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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’m self employed so pretty flexible. This one took me two days. I think it’s a numbers game. Others will probably have different views.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Holding myself accountable (Stephenson Harwood application) CC* ✅📝❌ HSF ✅📝❌ NRF ✅📝❌ Weil ✅❌ Akin ✅❌ Sidley ✅❌ Orrick ✅❌ Willkie ✅🎥❌ Cooley ✅❌ Latham ✅❌ Milbank ✅❌ Kirkland ✅❌ Dechert ✅❌ Ashurst* ✅📝 Skadden ✅❌ Goodwin ✅❌ Covington ✅❌ Linklaters* ✅📝❌ Paul, Weiss ✅❌ Slaughters* ✅❌ Freshfields* ✅📝❌...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Struggling to motivate myself just now. What stands out about Stephenson Harwood? Their 600 word answers are challenging. What are people's experiences of them?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I have never passed their test. Not once in many years applying. To date, I've passed two WGs. That plus Latham's SJT/VI in 2023. I've only ever got non-test VSs. Also Slaughters TC didn't require them.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I've worked in tutoring since 2019. It's a good part-time job option. Many do it alongside the GDL. DM if you'd like more info.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard anything from Ashurst today?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Recruiters viewing my LinkedIn profile again! Still, I have no TC offers! What is going on here then?!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    LinkedIn is your best bet really. They take very few trainees on. Good luck for your application though. Am also applying to Fried Frank. Happy to discuss if it helps.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Still nothing from Ashurst yet - PFO?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Fair enough - that all makes sense.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yes, only mentioned on Chambers Student. Their S&C entry suggests one side. It was very frustrating to see. Nothing else saying that elsewhere, really. Didn't use CS in my research. S&C's site is limited on details. I hope it's not a deal-breaker. They're one of my dream firms.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I submitted a two-page cover letter. This was for Sullivan & Cromwell. Cover letter length not mentioned anywhere. Only Chambers Student mentions that, FWIW. Chambers says it 'should' be single-sided. Am I now doomed with two sides?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Holding myself accountable (SullCrom TC application) CC* ✅📝❌ HSF ✅📝❌ NRF ✅📝❌ Weil ✅❌ Akin ✅❌ Sidley ✅❌ Orrick ✅❌ Willkie ✅🎥❌ Cooley ✅❌ Latham ✅❌ Milbank ✅❌ Kirkland ✅❌ Dechert ✅❌ Ashurst* ✅📝 Skadden ✅❌ Goodwin ✅❌ Covington ✅❌ Linklaters* ✅📝❌ Paul, Weiss ✅❌ Slaughters* ✅❌ Freshfields* ✅📝❌ Fried...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    That’s great news to hear, honestly.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sullivan & Cromwell DTC opens tomorrow. It seems a backup for them. The VS seems more important honestly. So not expecting anything positive really. But they are a great firm. This has been a rough cycle. Only one TI back in February. Having multiple VSs might be detrimental. I don’t want to do...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    When do Fried Frank send WGs?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Noticed a big application mistake today. Put 2021 as GDL start date. I haven’t done the GDL though. But then elsewhere it says 2025. That’s for the SQE start date. Am I cooked because of this?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Also, you can apply for both. That's also true for Morgan Lewis.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sullivan & Cromwell seems VS only. They don’t regularly recruit via DTCs.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I was rejected after the WG.

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