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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
@Jessica Booker can I ask your thoughts on this?- James Wakefield
- Post #3,336
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
This makes me feel better. Thank you. 😅- James Wakefield
- Post #3,334
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
One of my 20 or so references in my Baker McKenzie app is ‘Baker Mckenzie’. Is my application doomed? 😕- James Wakefield
- Post #3,328
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Anyone heard back about the Macfarlanes dinner?- James Wakefield
- Post #20,692
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
They’ll receive 50% of their applications over the next couple of days. I doubt they have stopped sending out their automatic tests- as they’ll be inundated with emails from people applying. I’m sure we’ll get it! 🤞- James Wakefield
- Post #3,308
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I applied an hour ago. I know their first test is supposedly automatic? Anyone who did receive it, how long did it take?- James Wakefield
- Post #3,306
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
How long does it usually take Mayer Brown to send their automatic test?- James Wakefield
- Post #3,304
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Oh under 'Training Contract'. I see!- James Wakefield
- Post #3,289
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I'm looking at the form now- where's the 350 word bit?- James Wakefield
- Post #3,287
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I think they’ve got back to people with TIs. It’s probably a PFO at this point but they might not send these out for a while.- James Wakefield
- Post #20,562
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I don’t think so no. On a general point, are there really any firms which are on a rolling basis for direct TC? Don’t most have to wait for their Vacation Schemes anyway?- James Wakefield
- Post #3,270
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Does anyone else seem to have more luck with some application websites than others? I have never got past the application stage if the firm uses cvmail...- James Wakefield
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
How long does it take for Ashurst to send the Cappfinity? Thanks!- James Wakefield
- Post #3,265
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
The lack of TCs will have reduced the number of applicants (I didn’t look at W&S for example) so don’t lose hope!- James Wakefield
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Anyone heading to Russell-Cooke for their VS week after next? Feel free to DM!- James Wakefield
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Thanks for this Ram! Did you have an interview at the end, or do Cooley only judge candidates holistically on the scheme?- James Wakefield
- Post #20,217
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Can you/should you add your interviewers at law firms on Linkedin? I feel because you have actually met them and had a chat, its fair enough. Any thoughts?- James Wakefield
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Can anyone else no longer access their previous applications on Vantage?- James Wakefield
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I’m not one for false hope on this and I’m still waiting for a test like you. :/ There’s a lot of positivity on this forum, which is great, but often a lot of very optimistic reassurance. I personally think SH have probably sent out all their tests by now. Hopefully I’ll be proven wrong and...- James Wakefield
- Post #19,875
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
So the Cappfinity was not a mistake! “Thank you for your email. The online assessment is part of the application process.”- James Wakefield
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- Forum: Applications Discussion