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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I did the AC last year and did not end up securing a TC and this year I applied again and passed the application stage again. When I was on the phone with them about my feedback for the AC they said I was very much welcome to reapply.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone who can offer any tips for amberjack? Particularly for SH? I had an AC there last year so I'm hoping I know enough about the firm but then again last year there was no amberjack 🥲🥲
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    anyone has any tips for the SH amberjack test? last year it was just regular interview which was nice but this change freaks me out lolol thanks
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    when did you apply if you dont mind me asking?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    anyone still waiting to hear back from Ashurst?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    anyone heard back from HL following WG? for DTC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone heard back from Travers Smith?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    anyone heard back from HL following WG?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    unrelated but is this how I find out they added the amberjack this year? damn, last application cycle to process was so smooth - application + early careers interview + AC and it worked
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did, same situation, applied on the deadline and I'm reading that email like you might as well let me know now that it is a no lol
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    speaking of Freshfields, what were your lowest scoring skills? mine was judgement and honestly idk what to think about that
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    if you mean AC I havent done that either, just the test that was sent right after
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone else just received this email from Latham for spring VS application? Thank you for your application to the vacation scheme at Latham & Watkins. Due to the volume of applications we received we are still working through reviewing these. We are therefore hoping to provide you with a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    oh wait when did you get the SJT? I submitted my app last Wednesday and still no SJT
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    when did you do the AC if I may ask?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    same but Akin and Latham
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone knows if it is possible to reapply to HFW for TC after being rejected for VS this cycle?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied for spring and heard nothing back yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    should I email the GR for HFW for an application that I sent a week ago because I just realised that the date selection table moved from August 2023 to August 2025 which clearly does not make sense especially given that time range is indicated as 1 month (which tbf should be 1 month and 2 weeks)...

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