Recent content by Wannabe_Lawyer

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Just on the back of that - did they give you much notice in advance of the AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I recall someone saying on the forum the week of July 6th(?) Definitely after they hold their last AC on the 26th of June.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @ReedSmithBecca if i may piggyback on this - could you please confirm Reed Smith's 5 industry groups?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They don't even bother sending rejection emails to candidates, so this doesn't surprise me... I think perhaps you ought to try calling the switchboard (their main tel. number) and then asking for GR's number and try to get a hold of them by phone.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I could have sworn I saw 15 places per vac scheme on their website earlier in the app cycle and hence didn't bother applying to the vac scheme...Now when I've gone to check, it says 30 places. I think I might be losing my mind lol. Could any Baker McKenzie vac schemers confirm how many people...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I'm not holding out much hope tbh. Loads of people appear to have received the written case study.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    To anyone who's done the Baker McKenzie VI, how much speaking time vs prep time is there? Thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I just saw someone on a group chat asking for assistance with it, so I assumed he had gotten the case study invite. Or maybe he was just prepping well in advance - who knows.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Have people been invited to Ashurst's case study written exercise for the DTC already?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know the answer to this question?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Applying to firms is a lot like dating - just because they laugh at your jokes and flirt with you and maybe even have one-night stands with you, doesn't mean they're invested. Maybe they just enjoy the attention you're giving them. Attraction ≠ Intention ≠ Investment. Don't invest in someone who...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you! Sorry about the BM PFO, hoping for good news from Ashurst for you :)

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