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

    Thanks guys! Honestly I was so demotivated this cycle after having narrowly missed a TC offer post vac scheme last year so am really glad I can stop applying now haha
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi Guys, I can see that a lot of people have been asking about Freshfields response post AC and just wanted to update that I received a call from one of my interviewers with a TC offer! Just hang in there... I believe the firm is quite busy with all the stuff going on in Ukraine so it could...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Nope haha it's just a VS... I think I'm probably being too impatient but one day feels like a week ngl 😅
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, do you know how long it can take for grad rec to send through paperwork after giving you a verbal offer?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, If a partner says you can email them about your upcoming VS, is it ok to send an email to their work email address? I forgot to ask them for their email but have found their work one online
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hiya, you can email grad rec for this 😊
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I saw that in previous years that some people get them the day after or a few weeks after... I reckon they are probably really busy with all the stuff going on in Ukraine so it might be causing some delays (that's just my opinion though lol)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They were sending out WG just last week so its very likely they will start to offer more ACs imho :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I believe it was for both unfortunately. My friend is a future trainee there and they heard back in May for their interview and I also received my post VI rejection in the same month haha. It is a loooong wait with them :/
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In previous years they didn't get back back until mid/late May
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Apologies if this has been asked before, but for Mishcon's question about discussing a legal case we're interested in - is it a good idea to talk about a case that relates to one of their practice areas? The case I am thinking of is related to an immigration outcome of brexit and is one I think...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    A friend of mine is a future trainee there - she just had to do an informal interview at the end of the VS
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think the feeling of being so close but not making it is what makes it feel so much worse! Really hope you have better luck this year, I have my fingers crossed for you
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys, I'm meant to have started applications again this year but my motivation is SO low after coming so close to securing a TC this summer... has anyone been through this and how did you manage keep yourself motivated? This will be my 4th cycle of applications and I feel like a bit (lot) of...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Would just like some geniune advise... I've been applying for 3 years now and have done 2 vac schemes (one in 2019 and one this summer) All in all I am a bit tired of doing Vac schemes and just want to apply to training contracts this year... do you guys think this is a good idea or would I...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    I'm currently preparing for an upcoming vacation scheme and was wondering what people's thoughts are on emailing my trainee buddy before the scheme? we have been given their emails already and I was thinking of introducing myself but don't want to come across as annoying haha
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you so much, you are all so helpful! I have started some of these techniques r.e. imposter syndrome and will definitely aim to use them in a more effective way too -I have until the summer so hopefully I will have more self belief by then haha
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi Guys, apologies if you have already covered this but I would love to know how do you go about tackling imposter syndrome whilst on a VS and how did you guys prepare for your vac schemes?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    You only get the one chance to record your answer... from what i remember the question pops up and you have 60 seconds to think then 90 seconds to answer
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ahh this is great advice! FYI might have to steal some of your reasons 😆 😭

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