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  1. johnnn821

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey guys, does anyone else have also trouble accessing Bird & Bird's Direct TC application? When I click on apply it redirects me to their allhires website, but every deadline has passed. Their website said the vacancy opened in 19th Sept, but I havent been able to find the application.
  2. johnnn821

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    TLT Rejection post-app also. They even sent me a text message saying they sent me an email. Thought it was an interview. Oh well
  3. johnnn821

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard anything from K&L Gates?
  4. johnnn821

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard from S&C (pfo or put on hold)?
  5. johnnn821

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Did everyone who applied for Eversheds London TC get this? "We have filled our 2026 Training Contract places following our summer vacation scheme and our internal process for the location that you have applied for and therefore unfortunately won't be progressing your application. However, we...
  6. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah PFO as well. Its gonna be another long summer
  7. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anything for Shoosmiths' London TC?
  8. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard anything from Winston?
  9. johnnn821

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Damn I dont know then. Mine still says "in progress". Maybe if you dont receive an email later today, you should flag it to them. Might be an issue with the system
  10. johnnn821

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Did you do the online assessment? Strange
  11. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard recently from Faegre Drinker?
  12. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, Really sorry to hear that. Sorry to ask, but do you mind sharing when you applied?
  13. johnnn821

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I am on the same boat. From what I gathered the tests are automatic, but they sent them out manually and they still havent finished recruiting for their summer vac scheme, hence the delay in sending them out.
  14. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah. I did it today just to be on the safe side. I would suggest doing the same, although there is a chance that you also have tomorrow.
  15. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Guys if an email says the deadline to complete this is "Monday midnight" would the deadline be today or tomorrow? Does anyone have any clue?
  16. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats! Out of curiosity when did you complete the online assessment? Best of luck!
  17. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anything from Winston Strawn?
  18. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I really dont get Browne Jacobson. Near the end of their online assessment, it says we would like to hear more about why you chose to apply to Browne Jacobson in your own words. So I thought it was gonna be another VI. Instead there were two 500 word questions. Why include those in the online...
  19. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would choose law school, insert your university and in the comment section add your degree name for clarity
  20. johnnn821

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah! Just figured it out. I had my university experience under "school" because when I selected law school it showed as J.D. Thank you!

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