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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hi thanks for coming back to me! Same, I’m starting to worry too because I was told I’d hear back by the Monday just gone. Did they give you the same timeframe? And how did you find the interview?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Did anyone apply to the Linklaters get ahead scheme? And has anyone heard back yet?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi, can I ask if it was positive news?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Funny I asked about this - just been invited to a 45 minute video interview eek! If anyone has any advice (not sure if it’s a typical video interview or actually a virtual interview since it’s 45mins) pleaseeee let me know!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hi! I’m still waiting to hear back, have you heard anything yet and know what the actual process is?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Oh amazing! Thanks for emailing and checking! Hopefully we get good news soon.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hey! Sorry I have no experience of their AC but I’m still waiting to hear back, can I ask when you applied and when you got your invite?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey everyone, has anyone applied to Kingsley Napley or Harbottle & Lewis, and heard back yet?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Congratulations to getting through! Can I ask when did you apply, and how long it took to hear back? Thanks!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Still haven’t heard back from Mayer Brown post telephone interview... presuming a rejection at this point
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey sorry to hear this! Can I ask when you did your telephone interview?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations on getting to AC! Can I ask what dates were available when you looked?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone else been invited to interview at Mayer Brown since they gave them out last week?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Also just been rejected and mine said the same thing but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s generic, especially since they provide feedback!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! Was it good news?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey Ricky, how was it? I hope you did good!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! Congrats on getting through to interview! Can I ask when you applied and how long you had to wait to be invited to an interview?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I emailed Mayer brown on Thursday to ask for an update...no reply yet
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ohh, is this the written exercise part of the assessment day? I remember you said yours is tomorrow, so good luck!!

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