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

    I applied weeks ago & haven’t heard a thing either…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone else feeling a little concerned that they've heard absolutely nothing for some winter vac schemes - even those on a rolling basis?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    PFO from Willkie (first one of the cycle) applied yesterday so very quick turnaround, or they hated my app!😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard from L&W? that’s still great! They were so difficult - especially as most of the pics looked the same 😂 fingers crossed we hear back soon!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think I did well! I scored in 80+ in the percentiles for the categories - how did you do?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard from Ashurst or NRF for winter vac schemes?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard from NRF for winter vac scheme? I applied last week and I know they're on a RB
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Finally got my PFO from Gibson Dunn (8 months after I applied🤣)! Quite pleased that they didn’t ghost me, so every cloud!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm not sure what category I fall under, but I did non-law as my undergrad, GDL last year and just finished my LPC this year! I did see a post on another thread, that it did take them till Sept/Oct last year to hear back (this person was successful) and I can confirm that's when I heard back...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes it’s for the 2023/2024 TC direct application & I heard from them last Friday!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ahh, okay this makes me feel a little better! Fingers crossed! Thank you so much
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    So I heard from W&C and had a VI today, but the system crashed before the second question and when I changed browser, it went straight to question 3 and then submitted it all. I've emailed HR to ask if can re-do, but I am panicking and absolutely gutted. Has this happened to anyone else? And...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    No, nothing here either!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Mine was updated on the 19th July, but I've not heard anything!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I applied to GD in February for the direct TC, but still not heard anything back. I think it's very very very rare for them to take a direct TC applicant unfortunately, which is annoying as they allow applications... but fingers crossed!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Sorry to keep asking the same sort of questions, but did anyone apply to Ropes & Gray for their direct TC starting Sept 2021? The deadline was Sunday and I was just wondering what the timeline is/what comes after the application!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    has anyone heard from white & case?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I applied on the 13th July and I've not heard anything since! My application was updated on the 19th July so not too sure what this means
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Someone from this thread pm'd me to say they've sent an email as they're in the same position as me, so I'll wait and see what they say! Just want to delay the rejection as long as possible 🤣
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I’ve seen a few people with PFO for Pinsent Masons. I’ve check my spam & I’ve not had any emails… is it worth emailing them? I applied for the London office in November & my application was updated yesterday on the portal!

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