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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is it still worth it to apply to Akin right now? Considering a lot of people have gotten TIs and tests
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if HL has a high requirements for WG results? Like what is the percentile needed to progress to AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Nothing from HL Lift Off today?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Did you get a PFO email already?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard from A&O today so far
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I have sent an email to ask for updates (Because I need to make necessary work arrangements if progressing), will update this thread if they reply.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi did you get a on hold email before getting the PFO?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone emailed the firm about hearing back?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Tbh, as high as possible cuz it depends on other people's performance too
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Most of the people who have heard back (on this forum) applied on the deadline, or very close to deadline. Interesting
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone who applied for A&O Training Contract March 2025 heard back? (AC invite/Rejection)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    That's brutal. Did you apply on the deadline too?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Probably not possible, but anyone heard from A&O today🥲🥲
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Well considering some people have received PFOs last weekend, maybe we will receive something tmr too
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Very true indeed. That's why I always take a pinch of salt when grad rec says a specific date/when we will hear back
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Just curious, does CC prefer to take final year students for their direct TC more than graduates/career changers?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard from A&O today

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