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    TCLA x Willkie response?

    Same here, applied quite early on in the application window and am yet to hear back
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is anyone yet to hear back for the Willkie/TCLA open day?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you, I appreciate it x
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    As if the Macfarlanes rejection wasn't enough, W&C rejection. The final firm I'm waiting on doesn't even give PFOs so I'm assuming this is the end of the cycle for me. So upset and really don't know what I'm going to do going forward. I've already been a year out of uni and just don't think I...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Same- pretty depressing tbh, I thought I wrote a really good application.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Haven't heard back from W&C- hoping this means that they're still reviewing applications.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    It'll depend on the firm but a lot of firms, where they have space, will let you join earlier. On my vac scheme I was asked what cohort I'd be starting in. Basically I would cross the bridge of lead times when it comes to it.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Just wanted to interject with my own experience. I got a low 2:1 too, with a non-insignificant number of 2:2 module results (on balance more 2:1 results however). I've managed to get to the AC stage with several MC and American firms, including getting a vac scheme with an American firm that...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    reed smith pfo 🤪🤪🤪 don't get what was wrong with my application but we move on
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Probs not- I don't have any eligibility issues and I applied fairly early on in their application window but haven't heard back yet so am assuming a PFO is imminent haha
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Ahh nws- you don't have to answer of course but mind me asking where you saw that VIs were being sent out? Would defo be unusual if they were reviewing already despite the non-rolling deadline lol
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I thought they weren't rolling for DTC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Aww no, that's such a shame! Thanks so much in any case Chris, I appreciate you answering so quickly :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know if you're allowed to apply to the Hogan Lovells TC if you applied for a vac scheme earlier in the year?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Do you guys mind me asking if you heard back today or yesterday? Just wondering if I'm screwed haha😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I didn't think the university grades section had anything to do with RARE?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Ohh fair enough, just wondering haha.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Out of curiosity, how do you know about the 70 people getting a WG/top scoring 35 getting an interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    As long as you've kept grad rec in the loop and are making an effort to ensure the documents are forwarded you will be absolutely fine! It would be totally unreasonable for them to renege because of this, especially when you're demonstrably willing to sort it out at short notice. Go smash it! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have been to a bunch of these sorts of events- honestly the best thing to do is simply be normal and polite. If you have something you want to ask about then you should lead the convo towards that but I wouldn't shoehorn in a random careers question for the sake of it because that is going to...

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