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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    WBD AC invites should be going out this week at some point
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    Womble Bond Dickinson 2026 Training Contract

    Should hear back in 3 weeks
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone applied to Shoosmiths yet? I am currently writing my application. not sure if it's too soon to send it as the TC app has only been open for 5 days 😅
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard from V&E, the email did state by end of march if not before.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    WBD emailed with the test and VI link! Good luck everyone.
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    Anyone studying LLM SQE 1 & SQE 2 with College of Legal Practice?

    I have changed provider from BPP to COLP due to a couple of reasons. Wanted to know if anyone has any experience with COLP or have enrolled to study from next month.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Are you asking because you’ve received the link?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    First week of October! Good luck
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    London vacation scheme 2024 - no feedback just wasn’t successful. But I know why it was expected. How you getting on? Did you get a VI invite from PWC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    PWC Post VI - PFO good luck guys!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, I am yet to hear back! I have been told we will most likely find out a week before the AC dates which are Dec - Jan and Feb - Mar.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard back from PWC following VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone applied to PWC? Any VI invites?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Keep me posted on any updates please.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone applied for Linklaters get ahead scheme?
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    Hi, what stage are you at with your application with shoosmiths direct TC?

    Hi, what stage are you at with your application with shoosmiths direct TC?

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