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  1. Tangle

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you that has really reassured me. I was feeling pretty down about it so I appreciate it :)
  2. Tangle

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Looking for some honest/brutal advice here. I got my GDL results and overall I got a high commendation which I am happy with but I screwed up my contract exam and only got a 52. I want to know whether it’s even worth applying to city firms with this result next year or whether I should focus on...
  3. Tangle

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from DACB post AC?
  4. Tangle

    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    Thank you :) They emailed.
  5. Tangle

    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    I just heard back with an AC offer! Hope you got one as well :)
  6. Tangle

    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    No I haven’t seen any AC invites either so maybe there is still hope 🤞
  7. Tangle

    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    Did you hear anything? I’m still waiting as well. Assuming the worst now :(
  8. Tangle

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone else not heard back from DACB yet?
  9. Tangle

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from DACB yet?
  10. Tangle

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is it worth applying for direct TCs with no legal work experience?
  11. Tangle

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Shoosmiths or DAC Beachcroft post app??
  12. Tangle

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know how to add new grades for Travers and IM please? Can’t work it out🤦🏼‍♀️
  13. Tangle

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey :) I received them on Tuesday and no it was for Bristol
  14. Tangle

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone done the Simmons & Simmons tests and VI? Any tips on how to prepare would be great please :)
  15. Tangle

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is anyone else still waiting to hear from AG London? Is it safe to assume it’s just a PFO at this point.
  16. Tangle

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you ! I’ll do that :)
  17. Tangle

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey did anyone apply to DAC Beachcroft ? I got a confirmation email for my app but the portal says it is incomplete and the deadline has passed. Did anyone else have this issue ?

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