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Recent content by Z48
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
At Travers the first stage is a live virtual interview (with a partner)- Z48
- Post #415
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I don’t think they have a direct process, I know you can select that on the form but think it has to be in combination with a VS application. Their page says “To secure a training contract you should first apply for our vacation scheme”, but maybe email to confirm?- Z48
- Post #66
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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...- Z48
- Post #5,715
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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.- Z48
- Post #5,712
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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!- Z48
- Post #4,851
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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- Z48
- Post #4,764
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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- Z48
- Post #4,747
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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- Z48
- Post #3,993
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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...- Z48
- Post #3,979
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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?- Z48
- Post #3,874
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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/- Z48
- Post #3,419
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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/- Z48
- Post #20,895
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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?- Z48
- Post #20,457
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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...- Z48
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- Forum: General Discussion
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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- Z48
- Post #16,722
- Forum: Applications Discussion