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  1. Law2022

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No no, they’re great scores! I think they look at your application holistically anyhow
  2. Law2022

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anybody heard anything from Dentons, L&W and Ashurst?
  3. Law2022

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just received my feedback from the Latham test and my weakness was analytical/critical thinking, loool why am I so useless at these tests😭
  4. Law2022

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Did anybody apply to the Freshfields Dubai arbitration internship? I did not receive confirmation since submitting my application on Sunday
  5. Law2022

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Did anybody apply to the Freshfields Dubai arbitration internship? I did not receive confirmation since submitting my application on Sunday
  6. Law2022

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ok, thanks for this. I hope you hear back soon! The WG is the next stage, right?
  7. Law2022

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For those who applied to Dentons, how long after submitting your application did you hear back?
  8. Law2022

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am not sure, sorry. Best to email grad rec :)
  9. Law2022

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone eligible to start a TC this year - L&W has just opened Direct TC for 2022 & 23
  10. Law2022

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    L&W has just opened Direct TC for 2022 & 2023!
  11. Law2022

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Have got back into the mood of writing applications since my post-AC rejection last week and I am thinking of applying to Dentons direct TC. If anybody has attended one of their events/open days and has any notes they could share, that would be greatly appreciated!
  12. Law2022

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much, this is very helpful
  13. Law2022

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Skadden PFO post AC…… truly gutted
  14. Law2022

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats!! Did you receive the offer email this evening?
  15. Law2022

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think the rest of us will have to sit tight until tomorrow to hear back from Skadden… Good luck all⭐️
  16. Law2022

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Unreal! So happy for you. I really hope they put me out of my misery soon :) Congrats!!!
  17. Law2022

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Omg congrats!!!! Did you just get the email?

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