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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I am as I haven’t heard anything post app and I applied back in May…
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Slaughters emailed me a couple of weeks ago saying they’ve withdrawn my application as this cycle is for law graduates only, and advised me to apply again in September for 2027/2028 intake 😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Freshfields PFO received a few minutes ago
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Also NRF PFO. Onto the next one 😭🤞🏾
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone receive any updates from NRF TC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard back from Norton Rose for a TI? (tc)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Nope! I did the assessment on Sunday. When did you do yours?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I did my NRF arctic shores assessment on Sunday, deadline was on Monday. Has anyone heard back for a TI? It's my first application so I've no idea how long to wait and couldn't compare the timeline to other threads on here.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    NRF Arctic Shores Assessment... Has anyone heard back yet for a TI?

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