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  1. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey guys!, for those who have progressed to WE with Ashurst last cycle or this cycle, what qualities did you get for the online assessment ? would be v grateful, I was shown 2 strengths and one weakness
  2. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    i emailed grad rec about this last week and said they will not review or send tests until after the deadline in march lol
  3. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    CMS have ghosted me big time, still waiting post WG :(
  4. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    WOOHOO can't wait to fail it ! (but srsly, good luck!! - i have faith)
  5. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey!, I applied for the DTC and received test invite today, hope that helps!
  6. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey!, really sorry to hear this, hope you're doing ok! - was this for spring/summer? keep going!
  7. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone received an interview for Fieldfisher's pathways of practice yet?
  8. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    i just prefer cappfinity so much more to arctic shores
  9. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    15 mins actually, it was really quick considering it was non rolling
  10. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    should i expect a PFO from Fieldfisher if i haven't heard back post assessment? think i've seen an invite somewhere but i completed assessment in october and put on hold but also the firm is non-rolling so honestly idek
  11. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    No worries - it was judgement and effective communication! what did you get?
  12. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If it helps, i received personal responsibility as an area for development and I passed it so I wouldn't worry too much :)
  13. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard back from CMS dubai post WG?
  14. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Should i assume PFO if i haven't heard back from Fieldfisher post test? I applied early :(
  15. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I applied to BCLP's DTC in sept and have not heard back since post test and they're rolling so idk ! i hope this means i have passed and it is early..
  16. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Not sure what to think of the DLA piper WG ..I received my feedback report and I can't tell if I passed or failed it or what the pass rate is.. how soon will we find out?

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