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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker i haven’t heard from Slaughter and May regarding their Direct TC. It’s been two months and they sent an email 3 weeks ago telling us they would get back to us soon — when is it acceptable to email them regarding the status of my application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if W&C said when we would know about VIs? I haven’t heard yet so wondering if it’s a PFO :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    When did you do the test/get the PFO if you don’t mind me asking
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    On one of their affiliated websites it says 12th so I assume tomorrow, but no harm getting it in tonight
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is it rolling?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Send out invites
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did you apply for a direct TC in London?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I didn’t notice the statements change slightly
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I found it tough too
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Finally got round to completing the HL WG, do they tell you your score?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    When did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It seems only 2 have so I wouldn’t worry :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It’s only 300 words so I would say one thing, but that’s just what I did
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Have people heard back about their W&C summer VS app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard from Travers Smith about their summer VS? It’s been radio silence for me
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone not heard from: Slaughter, Baker McKenzie, Freshfields, Travers Smith?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    As did I 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Are you spring or summer VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I submitted my VI a few hours before the deadline so hoping they’re doing it chronologically!

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