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Recent content by reesal98

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks very much! Hope you hear back
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey is this for London? Heard back with a VI yesterday
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard from Eversheds (London)?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Have you done the VI? Or waiting to hear if you got one?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks very much for your advice!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just wanted to ask a question about the LPC. Unfortunately, I wasn’t successful converting my vac schemes. I studied the GDL this year and will continue applying next year. I’m unsure whether I should do the LPC now. On one of my schemes, I was told that if successful, I would have to take the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If we haven't heard back from Eversheds (London) is it likely PFO? They said we would hear back 3 weeks post deadline and its been 4 weeks now
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard from Eversheds (London) yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, super happy! Thanks so much!! Might see you there haha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey thanks for the response! Got an email today with an offer :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Oh amazing, congrats! It's been a week now so I am guessing I am unsuccessful.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For anyone who had an interview with Travers Smith, how long did it take to hear back from them?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I heard from travers with an interview invite last week
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Also, if you don't mind me asking, how did you find out? Was it via email?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry to hear that. I think I will be rejected too. S&M is a particularly hard firm to get into. If you got an interview there, you can definitely get interviews at other places, so don't give up hope!

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