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  1. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sorry to hear that 😕 When did you do the test?
  2. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I wanted to get my Sidley Austin VS application reviewed and was wondering if TCLA does reviews?
  3. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    For all those who did the Hogan Lovells WG, after how many days did you find out about your outcome? Also, are they sending out only rejections for WG first or are they also letting candidates know if you passed the test? Also, since HL is on rolling basis has anyone received AC invites?
  4. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I wanted to know if there is an avenue on this forum wherein I can get my VS or TC applications reviewed? Thank you!
  5. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Are the Sidely applications rolling?
  6. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know what free sources are available to practice the WG or available on TCLA? I tried accessing Andrei's and Ram's thread about the WG, however, the link is unavailable.Any help will be useful. Thank you!
  7. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I think it takes about 2 to 3 days from the submission of the application.
  8. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    For those who submitted their application to HL, after how many days did you receive the WG invite and also, how many days do you have to complete it?
  9. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Are there any resources or practice sites that I can use for the Watson Glaser? Additionally, what is a good score in the WG?
  10. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    What was your VI score and also, what are the AC dates?
  11. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I received an email from them just now, that they'll give me an update on my application soon. I don't know what to make of it
  12. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    The Hogan Lovells WG is automatic and it is assessed together with the application. I confirmed this with the grad rec when I applied last cycle.
  13. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone who hasn't received an AC invite or a PFO from RS post-VI?
  14. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Eversheds Sutherland is one too
  15. WeGotThis!

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Same, even I had taken about 3 hours to do my VI, but I'm not sure if that's taken into consideration.

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