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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone have any advice for the Freshfields 850 word TC application? Will I be at a significant disadvantage having not attended their workshop day?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone know in which cycle you should apply to Freshfields as a PGDL student? On their website it looks like they want you to apply during the summer window, but I just wanted to confirm that’s correct? Thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks for the response! That’s a shame - I was invited to the AC last year but sadly couldn’t attend, was planning to send off another application this year but I don’t know if i’ll bother now.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey everyone, I have a random question that I would appreciate your thoughts on... I applied to the Gibson Dunn Open Day a few months ago and didn't get a reply (despite noticing a few other people on the forum got a response last week). I emailed grad rec earlier this afternoon to confirm the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone who has been successful for HSF got advice on the ‘topic of interest’ question? Thanks 😊
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hello Everyone, I have just re-read over my Clifford Chance application and realised that I accidentally put the wrong details into the wrong box for one of my work experience entries. I am obviously quite upset as I spent a lot of time on the application itself. Should I email the HR team and...

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