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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I actually didn’t contact the 5, they just ended up being online. I agree it’s helpful to check, but I don’t think we should automatically assume ACs will be in person. There isn’t always a chance to ask beforehand, some firms don’t reply to emails for ages, and waiting could mean missing the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I did 5 ACs/interviews this cycle, only 1 was in person. I was also travelling at the start of the cycle and most firms I contacted said they could offer online ACs, so this is not necessarily a correct assumption.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied with a few 2:2 grades in first and second year + mitigating circumstances and got through to the telephone interview for the VS a couple years ago (my average was a 2:1 when I applied). I would say go for it, especially with your 1st overall!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    In my experience it’s just a standard part of their process. If you don’t have your results for that academic year when you apply, they sometimes wait for the grades before assessing your application. If you haven’t had that email they might not have gotten to your application yet
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I did it a few years ago, if the online one is still written, the main difference is the partner one is discussed in the interview. You have some time to make notes (I think it was around 15mins), but you’re assessed by discussing/answering questions
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey, I can see Andrei has responded but feel free to pm me, I did an AC for their VS last year
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    In terms of SullCrom, I do think they consider DTC, when I contacted them last year about whether to apply for the VS this was the response I got: “As you are not currently in education, I would suggest you apply direct for a training contract. Online applications open May 1, 2025, through...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Is anyone else still waiting to hear from Baker McKenzie post app?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-vacation-scheme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-vacation-scheme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anyone still waiting to hear from Winston & Strawn? And did anyone else not get a confirmation email when you applied?
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    Flex Legal experience

    The onboarding call wasn’t very formal, I believe I was asked to summarise my experience and maybe a scenario question, then she explained how the system works. I think it would take a lot to be rejected if you’ve made it to this call. And yes it’s fine to continue looking for jobs, I’ve...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! I wouldn’t give up yet, some people had their VIs on the 3rd/4th and got AC invites last week so I assumed pfo, but that wasn’t the case
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got an AC invite like 10 mins ago, my VI was on the 4th
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    There’s no VI in the initial SJT, but if you progress to the job simulation (life at Mayer Brown test), there are like 5 VI questions
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