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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Heyy, no I haven't, I'm about to submit my application - just wanted to cross-check one last time. I believe they get back to applicants post deadline since it's non-rolling
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you so much!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can anyone that has previous experience with Dorsey or specific knowledge of the firm DM me please? I’d really appreciate it and can offer advice about SH and Hogan Lovells (reached AC before with both). It’s literally impossible to research the firm due to its size in London and very limited...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Can anyone that has previous experience with Dorsey or specific knowledge of the firm DM me please? I’d really appreciate it and can offer advice about SH and Hogan Lovells (reached AC before with both). It’s literally impossible to research the firm due to its size in London and very limited...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    You get 7 days so a week from today. It’s separate from the actual application deadline.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you for the information!!:)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I feel like a broken record at this point but has anyone that applied closer to the deadline for Reed Smith’s direct TC heard back? Good luck with the VI+SJT for those that received it already!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you, I appreciate it!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    To second this, when can candidates that applied closer to the deadline (20 June) expect to hear back?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does Macfarlanes prefer bullet points or longer written text for the WE descriptions?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Any info on whether they are still sending out VIs invites?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does RS tend to review all apps before sending out VIs or they have limited spots for VI?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Happy Sunday everyone! Is applying to WFW still worth it considering that the deadline is in 2 days and they're rolling? I saw that some people got VI earlier in June already. (I could submit a high quality app, did multiple firm events with them and know the firm quite well, just kept...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I think it's too early to assume, seems like most people that got the VI+SJT applied late May or early June
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone that submitted their RS app in the past few days heard from them?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    It’s the next stage, not automatic
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I think if your application is good enough, it doesn’t matter when you submit it (before the deadline ofc)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Did people receive RS online test and VI together or VI after passing the test?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard from Reed Smith for the direct TC post written application?

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