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Recent content by rain2801

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, does someone know if Baker sponsors international candidates for Vacation Schemes?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I don’t recall seeing any Links DTC invites on last year’s thread, only for VS.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Linklaters PFO’d me around March end last cycle.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nope, completed the WGT on 12th.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, has anyone heard back from CMS Dubai post WGT?
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    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi @Abbie Reed Smith, as an international candidate I’m confused whether to go with a VS or a TC application. I know the firm sponsors both, but as it recruits predominantly from VS and I’ll have my Uni term time during the dates of the VS, I’d prefer a TC application but don’t want to miss out...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So sorry to hear that. When did you apply if you don’t mind me asking?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Okay I messed up- on Freshfields work exp. I selected the correct month for one of my placements, but in the description wrote the year wrong. What do I do? Should I mail them to correct it? Just completed my Stage I with them btw
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, anyone who's taken FF Stage 1 test, any advice on the pattern and timing?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    So I applied for the Dubai TC. I'm a bit scared though since it's been a week and I haven't heard anything back yet.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For anyone who applied to CMS, how long post CMS Application did you get the WGT?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    CC PFO 😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, for Freshfields, long after submitting the application did you get the Stage I invite? Been two days, haven’t had an update yet. Worried it’s a PFO before it even began 😭
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    Training Contract Deadlines Thread 2025-26

    Hi, is it too late to apply for Slaughter since it's rolling?
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    [Official] Willkie, Farr & Gallagher Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Hi Gemma, does Wilkie sponsor visas for international students to attend vacation schemes?
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