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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Agreed, have to be cautiously optimistic. Anything but a explicit rejection leaves room for a positive reply. Seems odd to know someone is being rejected but indicate that the process isn't over, even if we aren't currently winning the race.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Holding email from Ashurst noting their intention to contact with all candidates no later than Friday 31 May, extended from today.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    First, I'm sorry you're feeling this way. I fully appreciate the gut shot of a post vac scheme rejection (I've experienced it twice) and I think it's important to register that feeling to drive you on further. As you have two other schemes coming up you have more to look forward to than to be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I haven't received anything as yet, either practice area allocation or timings etc. Considering sending something to grad rec later today if not heard by close of play.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone been able to confirm whether Ashurst's Direct TC deadline on Friday 29 March is noon or 23:59. I know the vacation scheme deadlines were noon, but can't find explicitly that the TC one is. Just don't want to presume its the later finish and miss the deadline.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hogan Lovells PFO for summer vacation scheme
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anything from Freshfields post WG today?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yes, received as I was doing the test and then got the confirmation of assessment complete email, so think it's just a mistake. Went straight to 'assessment period closed' page.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Apple I was offered AC dates up until 12 March for Spring VS, and still have mine to come. Please could you update here if you do hear back in the next few days?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I've also emailed Grad Rec, as haven't been able to get through for an hour or so.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, it's currently down for me, or at least taking much longer than usual to load.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In the same position re Orrick. Sat WG test prior to 17/8 deadline but as yet no response on the result. Anyone heard any further?

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