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  1. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Do you think it’s automatic or on a first screening basis?
  2. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    How soon after the app do you get the WG invite from CC?
  3. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    https://jobs.allenovery.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=30147&siteid=5040&Areq=7804BR#jobDetails=81522_5040 At the bottom it specifies the week of 4th of Dec!
  4. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone come up with a system of inputting modules more efficiently? Going crazy putting in the same modules from the last 9 years every time :D!
  5. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yeah got it automatically after the test.
  6. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    How quick after you submit AO app do you get the vi? I sent my app today and if we need to complete the VI by 17th, will I get it on time?
  7. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    For me it’s been over a month now
  8. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone have any insight on this? does SM send pfos in batches together with invites or do they send pfos unconnected to invites?
  9. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congrats to you, thats a crazy achievement! I would have thought theyd also do pfos in batches as well though? Or would you reckon otherwise?
  10. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Do you guys reckon theyve already filled most invites? been so long getting discouraged
  11. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Do you think firms have an unconscious / unspoken bias when assessing non rolling applications and seeing someone that applied early vs last minute? I know on paper it shouldnt make a difference, but is one seen as more eager than the other or does it really not matter at all?
  12. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congrats! Around when did you apply?
  13. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone have any insight into how application decisions work practically? Is it all automated and sent at once or individually per applicant? Stupid question but deep into overanalysing lol
  14. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard back from bird and bird? i havent heard of anyone here that has applied?
  15. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has there been any movement with bird and bird? have not heard anyone speak about them. has anyone had them get back to you?
  16. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thanks for sharing! How do you mean finalising dates?
  17. norothrow324

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Sorry to hear that! Has anyone else received anything today or in the last days?

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