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    Training Contract Application Deadlines 2023/24 [Training Starting 2026]

    I did not have A’s in my A-levels. I had not done a VS or before nor did I have any legal work experience before applying, but managed to secure a direct TC with a magic circle firm. I did have previous work experience though, but in other sectors. It’s definitely possible. Do not let anyone...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Jessica, my TC commences in 2025 I spoke to a member of GR, and I was told I’m exempt from the City Consortium Programme, if I pass the LPC in the first go. In my signed offer letter, I requested an earlier start date, given that I’m exempt from the CCP (provided I pass all my modules) -...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, congratulations on your TC offer! I received a TC offer from Freshfields this cycle. I’m currently completing the LPC - GR told me that if I pass all my LPC modules, I’m exempt from the SQE (both 1 and 2). I guess it depends on the firm!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard back from Freshfields today?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi I did the written exercise some time back but I haven't been asked to do it again.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I haven't received any communication from Hogan Lovells post-WG - not an invite yet or a PFO. The wait is killing me 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    exact same situation here
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Mayer brown PFO 😂
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They've sent AC invites already. They must not have emailed you with an outcome by accident or maybe check your junk folder?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Are you asking for the Winter trainee associate programme 2025?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just posted asking the same thing about HL - I haven't heard back post-WG
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from HL after the WG test for direct TC applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congrats! Is this for spring or summer vac scheme?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi! Is your AC for the spring or summer vacation scheme?
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    How to practice for written exercises?

    Yes, please! if someone can share resources - it would be super helpful
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I was told I would hear back by the end of this week. They said they would aim for sooner than that, but weren't sure. I found it hard to be honest. I felt that there wasn't much transparency around the process and the nature of the interview and I didn't expect it to be as intense as it was...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hi Yasmine. I applied and gave my interview last week, but i haven't heard back yet.

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