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

    I Haven't heard back from Macarlanes nor HL post WG.
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    Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2021/2022 - Law Firm List with Opening and Closing Dates

    Does anyone know when Mischon's vac schemes run? Like the dates, and if it will be a proper vac scheme unlike the 2 day virtual thing they had this time?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Got my PFO too! 2 more firms left to get some PFO's from
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Any news from W&C, HL or Macfarlanes?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    PFO from AG! Just have to hear back from 4 firms now (probably all PFO's too LOL)
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I still haven't heard from Freshfields after my application was updated on Jult 19th. No WG invite, no nothing. Anyone else waiting for that PFO?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I haven't heard from HL post WG but would it be ok to email grad recruitment about my WG test score?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey congrats! When did you apply?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    i think i think the application was non rolling so they only start reviewing after 31 July despite early submissions.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Sorry to hear that :( Every year the process is getting more competitive and difficult unfortunately. Do you mind sharing when you applied?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Honestly I completely get what you're saying and can understand how you're feeling. I applied to vac schemes and didn't get any for the 2020-2021 round. I ended up being able to secure legal internships at an American Law firm and an inhouse legal internship at a middle east regional company...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone been rejected from Freshfields just from application alone/pre WG? I know people have had the WG invites and now AC invites but I still havent heard from them post application. Just want to know if I should be expecting a PFO.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone who applied to AG close to the deadline (29th july and after) heard back from them?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard from Hogan Lovells post WG? White and Case? Macfarlanes?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    PFO from Norton Rose
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    No. Have you?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Norton Rose? Or does anyone know if they have given out telephone interview invites/offered direct training contracts yet? Deadline was 11th July but haven't heard a word from them since then.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Guys so this is a bit of a summary of my application profile: 63 average so far in my law degree from LSE (only second year counts). Have had legal work experience: Interned at Squire Patton Boggs in May-June 2021 for 3 weeks and also did an in-house legal internship with a really big regional...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    literally same!! was pretty happy with my application though :(
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you for the support. I know it can take countless of application cycles but it definitely gets discouraging. I guess we just have to all stay positive!
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