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  1. AnxiousApplicant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Waiting for Birmingham Has anyone else received anything, either AC invite or PFO for the Birmingham office?
  2. AnxiousApplicant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I am bit concerned now since I also applied for the Birmingham office but got nothing other than the email telling me they are still reviewing applications last Wednesday. I guess it is a silent no then.
  3. AnxiousApplicant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have emailed them today, but no reply.
  4. AnxiousApplicant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, has anyone contacted Trowers for an update on the applications? They said we will hear by the end of August...
  5. AnxiousApplicant

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Waiting to hear back from Trowers, too. Maybe it will take now longer since they extended the deadline.
  6. AnxiousApplicant

    DWF VI

    I am wondering the same for 2021 TC. I would think this week in general?
  7. AnxiousApplicant

    DWF VI

    Hi! What would fast tracked entail? I assume there still will be the AC and the lunch meeting. Thanks.
  8. AnxiousApplicant

    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Same. Good luck with the ACs!
  9. AnxiousApplicant

    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Yep, I have the same fear.
  10. AnxiousApplicant

    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Yep, I got tech issues, too. I had to contact IT support a couple of times. I did not get the confirmation email, either. Apparently waiting another week....
  11. AnxiousApplicant

    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    I applied to Birmingham, but nothing yet.
  12. AnxiousApplicant

    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    I think someone commented that a friend of theirs got a Birmingham AC invite. But yeah maybe you are right.
  13. AnxiousApplicant

    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    So sorry to hear that! Good luck with future ones! Can I please ask for which offices you had applied? Also, thank you all for letting us know the progress of your applications.

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