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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Oh excuse me, which uni did YOU go to then? Cause most Oxbridge grads I know wouldn’t spend their time insulting strangers online..
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Can someone remove this person from the thread? Was painful to see this message on a Friday night
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone can appy to Sidley according to their website. Most firms that only hire or hire most of their trainees from vac schemes allow graduates to apply.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Pretty sure it was the application, more than a week passed since I took the WG + I felt like I definitely passed
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Noo I’m asking if anyone heard - no AC email yet, and they don’t send emails about the WG pass/fail btw
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    they closed a couple of days ago only so I think they’re just getting back to people. No ACs sent out yet as far as I know
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Any idea how strict they are on the 2:1?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I did the WG five days before the deadline and haven’t heard back yet. Also they don’t let you know why you failed if you get a PFO, you’ll just know that you passed the WG if you get an overall pass - but no specific info on your WG score unfortunately. So there might be a scenario where your...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    When does HL hold its ACs for the direct TC that closes on 31 July? Has anyone heard back about ACs already?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    No they don’t, you just find out if you passed the first stage overall (application form+HL).
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you! Also I know I was just wondering if it goes out in batches like in previous years. I submitted my app on Thursday and haven’t received it yet.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    When did people start receiving the WG after submitting their app to Hogan Lovells?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When did people start receiving the WG after submitting their app to Hogan Lovells?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard positively from Hogan Lovells after completing the WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry to hear!:( They do take very few people so it must be incredibly selective
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Dorsey after app submission (TC)?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I can’t dm you but did you hear back positively or PFO @bibbs?

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