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  1. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Very much hoping so lol ... they indicated they'd tell us early this week so I'm a bit disheartened already
  2. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That's what I think, I know they call for positive but I don't know if they email or call for negative - I've had both experiences depending on the firm i.e. some call for negatives
  3. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks, I thought so! It's unfortunate as some firms only recruit from a vac scheme, but I was thinking of emailing them and seeing if they would consider my circumstances.
  4. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone have knowledge regarding doing vac schemes if you are on a tier 2 work visa with a different employer? To my knowledge I am ineligible to complete vac schemes, but that is just from my own reading of the rules
  5. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Gibson Dunn reject :/ Encouraged to apply for their vac scheme though
  6. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard from Latham post AC? I think they said we should hear early this week
  7. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Latham AC Invite! If anyone has any advice, I'd be really grateful!
  8. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Nope, hoping this week! Have you?
  9. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Do you mean the video after the VI? My acknowledgement email just asks me to complete a survey to win an iPad haha
  10. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Latham post VI?
  11. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just got Hogan Lovells WG invite - pretty sure it's automatic, but it has been weeks since I applied - anyone know if it's automatic or not?

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