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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if the cappfinity test of Gibson dunn is automatic post app? Has anyone taken it and can provide any insights? Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker . I was just wondering if I can still apply for vac scheme/dtc this year when the new cycle starts if take a gap year? Currently a penultimate student and supposed to complete my final year and graduate in 2026. I’m planning to take a gap year and return in 2026 instead. Thank...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Do we get a confirmation email after completing the Ashurst cappfinity test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Ram, Apologies if this has been asked before, but would you recommend someone with no legal experience yet to apply for DTC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry to hear. is this post app or post vi?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh man. That’s a shame. Sighhhh
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all. Does anyone know if V&E sends out their interview/presentation invite in one batch?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I hope so too. I think they have 3 dates for open day from feb -march. Hopefully they only sent the ones for this feb? :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! May I know when is your open day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Last slot for the interview is Feb 3, so maybe after? How did you find it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I honestly assumed a PFO before the invite. LOL. But now we have to wait yet again. Sigh
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ah I see! I completed mine yesterday and have not heard back 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello! Congrats! Can I ask when you received you WG invite? Thanks!

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