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  1. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much! Any tips on how I can present my CV so that it is more tailored to the firm? @Jessica Booker could you pls provide guidance, thank you in advance.
  2. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does Freshfields' Graduate Workshop require us to submit a CV? thank you!
  3. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you have an overall ranging around 64ish (2:1, undergrad LLB), is it worth applying to firms like HSF, HL etc. ? Thank you in advance.
  4. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    is there anyone who has still not heard back from A&O Shearman for Winter Vac? Thanks
  5. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    congratulations and good luck for the vi, when did u apply if you don't mind me asking. thank u in advance!
  6. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone taken the A&O Sherman VI? is it safe to assume that the questions will be one motivational and one competency-based?
  7. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    is anyone still waiting to hear back from W&C post app?
  8. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    that's what i think as well, because several people have already been offered ACs, but honestly not sure.
  9. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    No, I haven’t heard anything from them. What number of trainees do you reckon they take from direct tcs? Thanks.
  10. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied right before the deadline, and haven’t heard back.
  11. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congratulations! If you don’t mind me asking, when did you apply for their training contract?
  12. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Apart from HFW and Freshfields, which other law firms are open for direct training contract applications? Thank you.
  13. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Did anyone attend Macfarlanes' Private Client Practice Area Talk (22nd May, 2024)? Thank you.
  14. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi, is it worth applying for W&C's direct TC (the deadline is 14th July)?

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