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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I don't know if we're allowed to talk about this here, but I know so many people who have ended up in a very bad place due to this process. That's why I think it's so important to have this forum and have this supportive environment, because we all understand what's going on and what we're...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard from Paul Hastings?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I know how you feel. I would honestly recommend getting off LinkedIn for a while. I only go on it for the job section and nothing more as it was making me feel extremely inadequate. Comparison is very much the thief of joy, and social media is a manicured, perfected version of things which are...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm autistic and used to struggle a LOT with SJTs. In my opinion, what helps is to read the firm's values so you can apply them to the SJTs. Do not choose extreme options or you won't seem very balanced and there are also a few general rules (with exceptions, hence the need to check the firm's...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I also received that at 20:34 right before I go to bed. How lovely! :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I just realised that this might be what is happening. Oh dear
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I swear we'll be in our 60s sitting on our balconies and knitting before PMC finally gets back to us
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Wait. Have they responded?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It's not. He's great for commercial awareness, but he should probably just stick to that. The course is very obviously a money-grab, and will probably contain tips that you can find widely available online, and even right here on TCLA (both the forum and the main website). It probably won't be...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yeah, I'm getting a bit concerned now, hopefully they get back to us by the close of the month.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I heard that they give interviews in August. So we have a little while to go.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yes. I do. Be prepared to be backed into a corner. Seriously, it is unlike any interview you will ever encounter. Be prepared for weird questions, but also intellectually challenging ones which will test your grit and ability to overcome difficult scenarios. If you do get backed into a...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    No. Apparently they're aiming to get back to us by the end of this month.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This will be my final time asking but did anyone ever hear anything from Penningtons/PMC DTC? I assume I have been rejected as it is now the end of June but equally haven't seen anything posted on this forum nor have I heard from the firm.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Goodbye Jessica! Thank you so much for everything and good luck in all your future endeavours.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm not sure I can tell you exactly what the commercial exercise entails without breaching the rules. But I would say that it's not a memory test, but rather a test of your competency and ability to accurately digest information in a short period of time.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They will review your app first.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    When I did my VS at Slaughter, I did hear from a few people who had applied multiple times for the DTC. One woman applied thrice, and got it on her third try. I think it's extremely rare though, and in any case you have to show that there has been a drastic change in your career/academic...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    If this is for the DTC - last year, apparently they only got back to people in June, so it looks like we may have a little while to wait before hearing back from them.

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