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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    when did you hear back? @dollydaydream
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Honestly just time management and prioritisation. Currently working in a full time job, studying for qualifications, and doing applications at the same time :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Sidley?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Honestly after cycles I have given up trying to understand their recruitment processes (when do they send rejection emails/next stage emails, etc). Will probably say if you really want this, keep your hopes high. If you think you probably won't progress to the next stage, maybe just shift your...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    NRF VI
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Any FF AC invites for people who did WG last week?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I thought the deadline is on Friday?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I asked them
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    *
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Any Freshfields updates today?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Continue to work on my job. Trust me, time flies
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For people who are waiting for NRF post test, this is their response: Thank you for your email. You should expect to hear from us by 8th March.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    FYI for Freshfields, this is their response after asking when will we hear back: We will try to inform all candidates of their outcomes within the next week or two.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I think people got the WG invite on Tuesday (at least I did), unless there’s another batch I don’t know about lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Find a job?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Did anyone finish Freshfields WG yesterday/this morning? Any news?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just curious did everyone who complete NRF arctic shores receive the follow-up email about adjustments?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yeah, but don’t expect any response from them
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    finally, Freshfields WG
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    do they call after arctic shores right away?

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