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    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    Has anyone heard back from HSF Kramer about their social mobility open day??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, does anyone know whether Skadden has a harsh academic requirements, whether in A-levels or undergraduate degree? For context, I obtained a 2:1 from a RG but i completed my secondary school in another country and my a-level equivalent was kinda sh*t. Also, speaking of academic requirements...
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    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    Does anyone know if Skadden, Macfarlanes and Osborne Clarke has any open day opportunity available?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi everyone! I wanted to ask for some honest opinions, is it really worth paying for a TC coaching or mentoring programme? I’ve come across a few options, but they’re really expensive, and I’m unsure if the investment will actually make a difference. I’m starting to feel a bit lost on this...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    just received my results today and i got a 2:1 from a low RG uni. Can't help but feel like my city law firm dreams just went down the drain...😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, i have a question to ask. I was wondering how does a firm PEP or a firm revenue can affect a trainee or a vac schemer? More importanly, how does this link to me as an applicant for a firm vac scheme or TC? How do i link this information to my "why this firm" question?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know which firm offer a seat in restructuring & insolvency besides than MC firm or US firm like latham or akin?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi guys, does anyone know whether Fried Frank's TC runs in rolling basis? I saw their linkedin post that they're still recruiting and the deadline is next week
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys! Just wanted to ask is it worth to apply to firms that has an A-level requirement, when my A-level result did not meet the requirement?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, just wanted to ask what kind of information do you guys asked when going to a law firm open days? I just want to know what kind of "insider scoop" that I can asked for to demonstrate my research and my motivation to apply for that particular firm. I would really appreciate any examples...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    How did you get your feedback report? I didnt receive mine
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    5pm.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Gowling PFO 😔 Sigh.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    now i feel worse knowing that WG is pretty much guaranteed and i can't even make it to that stage 😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    No, this is my first time applying them :(
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    not even VI, this is after application :(
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Not yet
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    CMS PFO 😔 ughhh
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know if we can apply for Linklaters training contract after applied for vacation scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I asked the exact same question the other days, this is their reply: "We advise to apply only for one vacancy per recruitment cycle as you can complete online assessments only once per academic year so your scores from first application will be considered for the second one as well."

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