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  1. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    has anyone received their feedback report for Links
  2. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone gotten any test invites from freshfields?
  3. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Did anyone find the Linklaters WG quite difficult? Found the CC times easier when I took it last month, this one surprised me.
  4. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone know if Fieldfisher sponsors?
  5. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Would there be any negative consequences of emailing AO for an update? would they even be able to say anything?
  6. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Have you already gotten a test invite?
  7. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    So close to emailing GR for AO to ask for an update and an expedited PFO lol …
  8. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Is there any point applying to Kirkland Ellis? Only 20 trainees and I remember someone saying that they mostly recruit through VS over the last years?
  9. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Some received invites, couple days back I think. Not too many heard anything but by the looks of it we won’t hear today
  10. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone received a PFO from CC yet?
  11. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I would suppose then that means they don’t sponsor? Was trying to find on their website as well but couldn’t find
  12. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I don't know if there is a method to the madness to be honest... just have fingers crossed for tomorrow haha
  13. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    “expect to hear from us in the week commencing the 4th December 2023” Wording makes it sound as though it would be through the week 🤔
  14. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    That’s probably what it is - good to know the stress ends tomorrow for both CC and AO!
  15. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Likewise, but granted I have seen a limited amount of invites as well.. then again only a small portion of applicants are active here so who knows
  16. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard anything from AO.... getting a bit restless

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