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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ashurst holding. I assumed as well that it was to everyone.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Withers Vacation Scheme offer - this was a real surprise. When the fire alarm going off halfway through is arguably not even as bad as my top 3 faux pas then your confidence re. chances is pretty much shattered.
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    Withers vacation scheme

    As a heads up, I got an invite and that was for the summer scheme. I was honestly surprised I passed their test.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hogan Lovells AC, should be fun. Seems to be saying two interviews. Does anyone know if there's anything else, e.g. written assessments?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I got the zoom link for the Ashurst AC yesterday, with my AC tomorrow so likely they will do something similar for other people so I wouldn't stress about the link for now unless your interview is tomorrow.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ashurst just sent through an email stating I had a virtual assesment centre over zoom so I expect everyone should find out soon. Hopefully everyone here gets some positive news.

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