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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
@Jaysen @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu and anyone else that can help! I was considering applying to Freshfields direct TC this year (final year student) after being rejected for the summer vacation scheme last cycle. Considering that there is no longer a cover letter, how would you approach I go...- F2020202
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
@Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu , and anybody who wishes to help! I hope youre well! When applying for the next cycle for a firm where you got rejected (but u feel the issue was the firm-specific questions rather than the work experience section) , how much do you suggest I should...- F2020202
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Thank you!!- F2020202
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
thank you so much for your response! I think it made me tear up a little lol. These are incredibly helpful and I will keep these in mind. You had also mentioned some commercial awareness podcasts. Which ones would you recommend? Also, besides open days, is there any other way I can show a link...- F2020202
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
you do make sense! Thank you for all your advice, it's genuinely helpful, and thank you for being so kind. I was down for a while and all your responses has made me feel less alone :) and congratulations on your VS!!! could you elaborate a bit on the work experience bit? do u suggest I reach...- F2020202
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
@Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu (and anyone please chime in if you can help, even if its only relating to a part of my question!!!!) I apologize in advance for the long message. I just feel very lost and disheartened at the moment. I just got rejected following my only AC, and I really dont know...- F2020202
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hey! Does anyone know if Linklaters is still giving out AC invites or is it safe to assume a rejection- F2020202
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi Andrei, still haven't heard back and it's been 2 weeks now. Do you reckon its worth sending an email or would that show a lack of patience?- F2020202
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
does anyone know what the longest time firms take post AC to respond to you if you got an offer is? I had an AC on Monday last week, so it's been almost two weeks and still haven't heard back. Is this likely a rejection because I see people usually getting offers the day after their AC or do...- F2020202
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