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  1. helloj

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    has anyone heard back from WFW with an AC and if so when did you complete the VI
  2. helloj

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey so sorry to hear that - when did you complete the VI I havent heard back yet
  3. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is there a list for winter vac schemes opening in August - I am struggling to find it?!
  4. helloj

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I really hope you get it too! 31 May - when I booked there was only one slot available but I am sure they are planning to invite more to ACs!
  5. helloj

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    HFW AC! Ant tips would be greatly appreciated
  6. helloj

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you and I applied on the 15 May!
  7. helloj

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    If it helps I got the WG test from RPC today so they are probs still reviewing and sending out invites.
  8. helloj

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I haven't heard back from them post test yet
  9. helloj

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Morgan Lewis telephone interview - any tips would be greatly appreciated (it's my first TI)!
  10. helloj

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Is there a point in applying for White n Case DTC if I applied for the vac scheme and did not get past the app stage? Especially as they usually hire from the schemes and I am looking to apply for a vac scheme in the next cycle?
  11. helloj

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    anyone heard from watson farley post VI?
  12. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    how to distract yourself post scheme waiting for a TC response? i am struggling...
  13. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can anyone give any insight into Orrick's AC - its 6.5 hours but only has a written exercise and group presentation?!
  14. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey when did you do your interview if you dont mind me asking? also congratulations thats amazinggg
  15. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone not heard back from white & case or latham post app still? Waiting on the PFO lol
  16. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations! That is amazing! Can I ask when you did the interview?
  17. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For anyone doing the Goodwin interview I just did mine - it is about motivations and your commercial awareness and there is a case study discussion for around 15 minutes. Not going to say anymore as I don't want to ruin the process by stating what in particular was discussed but don't stress and...
  18. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Orrick WG - applied the day of deadline for anyone wondering!
  19. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back from Mayer Brown post AC?

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