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  1. avocadob

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That's interesting because a recent post here a few hours ago said the last one is 24 Feb!
  2. avocadob

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would love to know this too, getting hopeless.. I did the WG in early dec
  3. avocadob

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I also did not receive Goodwin VI , and neither heard anything from Cooley or RPC but people have already been moved to WG/ACs.. unless they give out shortlisted news in phases i think safe to assume pfo...
  4. avocadob

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    When asked 'what make law firm x stand out to you/ other firms you apply', would I just simply state what makes it stand out or would I need to link it to my own experiences and why this is important to me?
  5. avocadob

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does B&B gives out AC invites on rolling basis? or wait till the new year after the deadline?
  6. avocadob

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, if I stuttered/ fumbled on 1 out of 2 points of a VI question, but the other two answers went alright, would it still likely be a rejection? :/
  7. avocadob

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    is it worth trying for addleshaw goddard direct tc now? think they are rolling and deadline is end of july ..
  8. avocadob

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    hey guys it's looking quite grim for wiggin now.. but would be grateful to know if there're any updates out there!
  9. avocadob

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard back from Wiggin?

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