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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I see - thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thanks Jess - do I need to provide a lot of detail in the phone call?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone have advice on how to send an email reneging on a TC offer? It's a very awkward, but privileged situation to be in. But I prefer the second firm I got a TC with over the first! Thanks! (tagging @Jessica Booker in case you have some advice, thanks)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone done a VS at NRF?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks so much Jess!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is probably a silly question, but how does one go about drafting meeting minutes?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    That makes sense! Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Oh I see, thank you Jess! Does this mean I could sign the TC and then renege if I get an offer from the second firm?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I’ve been offered a TC with a firm and I’m over the moon! But I have an upcoming VS with another firm and I prefer that firm more. In my TC contract there is no mention of the possibility of reneging. I just wanted to check if this is a term usually included in the contact or not?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do NRF email rejections post-AC or do they call?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anybody have tips to convert a VS? I would really appreciate any advice! ☺️
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you! But you might still get invited so don’t lose hope yet!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    On Monday!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I heard back an hour ago with an invite to AC!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There might be breaks scheduled, and a trainee Q&A.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There are 4 dates available so hopefully that means its staggered!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is Freshfields WG timed or untimed?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You can, but some allow you to use your phone for timekeeping!

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