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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How long after applying did you receive the test invite if you dont mind me asking!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I did a vacation scheme at a firm, then got rejected from a training contract, is it acceptable/worth it to apply again for a direct training contract a year or so later?
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    SQE answered revision books

    Hi, does anyone have any experience with the SQE answered revision books, really enjoyed the LLB answered during my undergrad and they were my primary source of revision, was wondering if the SQE ones are detailed enough to be a main source for revision? Thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    trowers and hamlins AC but not in the country for it :( really upset
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    as people have gotten AC offers from TLT should we assume PFO
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    anyone heard from TLT
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    WG for freshfields not sure if automatic or not
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard from TLT
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    anyone heard from TLT or BCLP?
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    Fieldfisher 2023/24 Direct TC Application

    Hi guys, does anyone know how to approach the classic Fieldfisher question, if you were on a train and heard the other party discussing the car wheat would you do
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    SRA questions in interview - Fieldfisher

    Hi guys, I have an interview with Fieldfisher and I know they tend to ask questions like if you were on a train and you could hear the other side discussing it what would you do. I was wondering what the best way to approach this kind of question would be?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    AC for HSF but can’t take the time off work :( is there any chance I would be allowed to switch to spring or summer
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone heard from slaughter and may or white and case
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard from HSF?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    random but do firms pay for accommodation for vacation schemes or do you fund this yourself
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    has anyone heard from shoosmiths post test
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied mid December, completed the test early January, had AC last week and got the offer yesterday
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    yeah I got an offer for the diversity scheme
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    diversity access and Manchester
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    anyone heard back from fieldfisher post AC?

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