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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    Where I am now (first cycle of applications, 2:1 oxbridge graduate 2024, non-law) ... TL;DR current status is NOT TC Currently working on: - Foot.Anstey - Ashford.s - RWK.Good.man Applied and waiting for first reply from: - Charles.Russell.Speechlys - V.W.V. (completed automatic video...
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    Perhaps I spoke too soon! Only 20 minutes after I posted this, MMs emailed to let me know I'm through to the next stage! Feeling excited and hopeful though can't count any proverbial chickens yet.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Michelmores VI invite!
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    Still no real news. C.R.S. are taking their sweet time getting back to me but I'm still hopeful because I think my application was quite strong... anyway, I have earned a little break now as next applications aren't due till mid-end of March! Currently trying to get over a rotten cold so not...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    ok, that sounds hopeful - thank you so much for your time!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    TLDR - personal schedule clash with AC dates for one of my fav firms, how to proceed? Worrying slightly prematurely about an application and wondering if anyone ( @Jessica Booker ?) might be able to help. It is for HCR, which is one of my top choice firms, direct TC. The ACs are held on...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I (British citizen) have an American partner so I feel your struggle as keeping him here has been a nightmare! Part of the reason I started looking into this career in the first place is because I was doing enough of the legal research with none of the reward, haha. and i'm too broke to sponsor...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    yeah I think I'm just on edge because they're my top choice:( and it seems they're taking a lot longer this year than they did last year. but you're right, I probably need to put it to the back of my mind! It's just tough cos the spring assessment day is coming up and it's hard not knowing! good...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    haha yeah, I got that email too, I'm just v keen as they're my top firm and I applied for a spring assessment day so it's coming up soon and I'll need to book off work in advance. thank you for your reply - fingers crossed for you:)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I AM ONCE AGAIN asking if anyone has heard from CRS for direct TC post first-round online application... xoxo
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    try to keep your head up. I know it's not great news - but some firms are still open for applications this round! though I appreciate if you had your heart set on specific firms / MC that it's not as simple as that.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard from CRS for direct TC (preferably Chelt office) ?? I just got that holding email on Friday and nothing since...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    not the person youre replying to but I applied for TC at the CRS Cheltenham office and got an email on Friday at 3pm saying: "We are working through our applications as fast as we can and are still finalising our decisions. As we are a small team and do not recruit on a rolling basis, we are...
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    At the moment I'm trying to improve my commercial awareness by researching articles that interest me as they crop up in current affairs. I fear that could be my downfall, lol. My sister has just been told she can extend her contract with a Magic Circle firm for a paid internship in Berlin, so...
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    V.W.V. app sent off - didn't realise it automatically sent VI links to everyone upon uploading the application... #JumpScare !!! any tips on the VI would be much appreciated! I have one week to complete...
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    I didn't really consider it that way but think you're right. At least I could write on whatever I wanted, which was a good opportunity to talk about something I care about. Thanks a lot for your reply!
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    TC or not TC... that is the question

    Struggling with the V.W,V, TC application - due today. I'll get it in but I think their question is worded oddly: "Imagine you are advising a client in one of our sectors who is facing a major commercial challenge. Identify a recent business or current affairs issue which may impact them and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I imagine it does make up the majority of applications - but no, I applied for Cheltenham. Have you heard anything back? EDIT - realise I'm posting in the wrong thread. I applied to CRS for a direct TC, not VS. Oops! but if by chance you have applied for TC too, lmk : )
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    CRS Cheltenham! fingers crossed for you:) - have you heard anything from CRS yet?? EDIT - realise I'm posting in the wrong thread. I applied to CRS for a direct TC, not VS. Oops! but if by chance you have applied for TC too, lmk : )
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thank you - the nerves are actually not related to the VI - just the fact that I haven't heard if it's PFO or if I have an invite at all!

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