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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Does anyone know if you could renege a TC offer even if the firm pays for your GDL ?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Still waiting on decisions but if things go well I will have the option of having Macfarlanes and Pinsent Masons offer me a TC. I am having a difficult moment in deciding which potential offer to take... any breakdown/advice would be really appreciated!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I would really appreciate some advice on Macfarlanes AC
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard back from Morgan Lewis after TI last week?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I submitted mine on Tuesday and got the invite to telephone interview today
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone know if Latham's TC is rolling?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    *Long story short * it wasnt a good sign as I got rejected. My upcoming 2 Vacation schemes are the only things keeping me sane
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Amazing ! when was this?
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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    No! still waiting - mind you I had my interview on 25th March
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone know/have a list of the firms where there is a large intake from direct TC application?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Surprisingly fun! just a lot to digest at the beginning
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    3 immersive tasks like the Capp test on linklaters each took 15mins with 5 mins break inbetween and then a strength-based interview
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hope finishing a strength-based interview AC in 15 mins and spending the remaining 45 minutes recommending/discussing podcasts is a good sign - for anyone wondering this was Kennedys TC interview
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks! and the London office
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    TC AC invite from Kennedys!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Can anyone guide me to firms that recruit more from TCs (list) if any?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you for this! really appreciate the honesty. Also want to thank everyone else for their inputs
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Consumed too much Gary V lately so no to an extent

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