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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Not sure if I'm being silly but I feel like applying early for things is kind of working against me for TC and vac schemes. Everything I applied for super early (basically first week they came out) I haven't heard anything back, whereas ppl who applied right before the deadline have heard back!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Not I think they ask for references when they are pretty sure they will make an offer (that's at least what I experience w a MC firm)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Gotcha, thanks for the advice!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Should we email?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nothing for me either
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    congrats! when did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think so- probs one day this week- or they are considering us for spring
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    any1 waiting to hear from PWC post ac
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nope! I did mine 15th oct. I emailed them last week and they said they were still marking assessments
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    lol any1 still waiting on W&C VS and Dechert?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    do you think it means we passed the previous round?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    any1 just received an email from pinsent masons to update app with SQE engagement but can't edit their app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    still hoping they r considering us for spring..
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Congrats that’s moved so quickly, I applied 4th oct!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would say expect to be pushed, and expect technical questions (had a vac scheme here last summer)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    no sorry, when did you apply? I'm waiting to hear back from them
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does any1 know how many stages there are for PWC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is this for summer? If so think it’s 2 min pre time
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Think they must be reviewing all apps first
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm still waiting after written exercise 15th oct! Got Ana email yesterday saying to hold tight cos they were still making assessments even tho the VS starts soon

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