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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They’re also doing March interviews bc they haven’t reviewed all apps yet. I called them today. @Cambam15
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Jessica, what is the etiquette on emailing firms about the status of your application? Haven’t heard from Slaughter yet and wondering if it is acceptable to email them as I am interviewing for final round with another firm…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same! They seem really lovely and have a huge international focus which is perfect for me. Good luck to you too :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The suspense is killing me it’s been so long!
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    Linklaters TC 2025

    Best bet is probably to ring them. Have you been invited to the AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is this the email from the 23rd January or a more recent one? I’m hoping they’re just going through the applications chronologically as I only decided to apply a day or two before the deadline.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Someone I know has an interview with Slaughter. Anyone else not heard back yet? Trying not to feel stressed!
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    Linklaters TC 2025

    How do you know about your WG score?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I got this email too, haven’t heard anything
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard from LinkLaters/Freshfields for direct TC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard from Reed Smith about AC?
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    Linklaters' Watson Glaser test

    How do you request? I did the WG test without practising so Im not expecting much but would be nice to be put out of my misery… does anyone know when we’re supposed to hear outcomes?
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    Linklaters' Watson Glaser test

    Has anyone heard back from them?

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