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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anybody have any tips on how to prepare for the role-play exercise?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone else who’s heard back from Farrer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any insight on how to prep for group exercises and role play
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yes! Thank you x
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone have any insights on the Charles Russel Speechleys DTC AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone got pass the application stage for a TC if they have work experience but not a vac scheme/ paralegal role
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard from CRS after being put on the reserve list? Grad rec said they give out a few spots every year
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    A friend of mine had her final AC last week and they’ve all already heard back
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That’s not what I’m saying, all I meant was if people have accepted other schemes/ are unable to attend CRS’ scheme dates they should take themselves off the reserve list.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I hope people who’ve got other schemes take themselves off the CRS waitlist
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How likely is getting off the CRS reserve list
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any tips for the AMEX VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have a feeling those who got the call yesterday and were asked not to disclose for a week was from CRS. Does this mean PFO for those who have not heard back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does sidley send out invites in batches?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    why is hogan lovells not responding after WG
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I heard they send it out in batches with people getting invites on the 6th last year- don’t lose hope yet 🤞🏼
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Still haven’t heard from NRF after test - Should I assume PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What firm is this for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any insights on this?

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