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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    did my Watson Glaser with Freshfields on 3 August and still haven't heard back on either a rejection/interview... who here has? also has anyone heard from ashurst since? they sent an email saying it's taking way longer than normal.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I did freshfields watson glaser and my score was better than or equal to 73% of the individuals in the norm group. The norm group used for their graduate selection process is “law graduates”. Does this put me in good stead, or just okay?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone who applied to the Ashurst direct TC for March/September 2023 and March 2024 gotten a reply back (either a PFO or a watson glaser/AC)? I received a reply 2 days ago that screening time is taking longer than originally anticipated & intention is to be back in touch before the end of...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Sorry to hear! May I ask when you sent your application?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Are you saying you got a freshfields AC invite? Or just asking if anyone has? I just got my WG invite. Would love to know from others, how long it took to get the AC invite after completing the WG.
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    Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2021/2022 - Law Firm List with Opening and Closing Dates

    at present are there any firms that are still open for training contract applications?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    at this stage is there any real point in applying to addleshaw goddard? have they probably filled all spaces already?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    does anyone know if stephenson harwood allows applications to two of their offices? i applied to one of them in end of jan for a direct TC and they have continued to string me along, letting me know they're still making decisions ("We are currently reviewing all applications for the training...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know if Latham & Watkins welcomes training contract applications after an unsuccessful application for the vacation scheme? (I applied for winter) Thanks!
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    Hi!

    I am currently applying for training contracts in London. I have some vacation scheme experience in the past, and so am looking to do direct applications. I really want to improve on my commercial awareness, and am hoping that being a premium member will help me with this. Thanks!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know which firms have an intake that is split more evenly across vac scheme and direct TC apps? (As opposed to preferring to recruit from the vac scheme)
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Are norton rose fulbright still recruiting for direct TCs applications in this cycle? Can't find the apply link on their website, even though some careers sites state that the deadline is 11 July.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi all, I have a slightly interesting question - I am applying for training contracts at the same firm in two jurisdictions (UK and another country). Some firms do not have a problem with this while other firms say that this is not allowed. Would it be extremely not advisable to apply to firms...

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