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    Future Trainee. Foreign Qualified

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes, You're probably on hold if you've not heard back by now. its worth reaching out to them
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone feel like some of the feedback firms give after rejecting you are too generic ?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations to everyone that received a BM TC offer!!! Please can I ask what day your AC was?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard back from Dentons Post telephone interview?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi! How long did it take for them to reply you post telephone interview ?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, congratulations!! Please did they call you or you received a mail ?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I only did my AC late last week so no worries 🙏 They are still assessing
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I still have my AC first week of April, So I definitely think you'll hear back then.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, Congratulations!! When did you do your WG and is this for direct TC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can anyone help me with Freshfields WG preparation? would greatly appreciate any tips. wasn't successfully the last time
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