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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it was a joint application for both? I can't see now. But I would have chosen spring if there was an option.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Weil VI invite - if anyone has any advice, it would be GREATLY appreciated :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I have written back two times and on the second time they basically said they were super busy with the vacation scheme and holidays - got the vibe we would hear back after Christmas.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got through to interview / AC stage for W&C WVS and after a rejection they said they "advise only making one application per recruitment cycle"
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any tips for W&C AC and interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone had any experience with W&C VI and would be able to shed some light on the process! Thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I haven't heard back for the direct TC either! (also applied in July). Very weird.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard from Hogan Lovells direct TC (applied July) or Slaughter and May direct TC (applied sept)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Was this for direct TC? :)
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    Training Contract Application Deadlines 2023/24 [Training Starting 2026]

    Yes applied. What was the timeline like when you heard back for the interview in 2019?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I'd honestly love some guidance! I just graduated from a Scottish law school with an LLB - so I will eventually have to do a conversion course to the UK system. Does anyone have any experience with this? Would it be best to take the PGDL and then the SQE, or the SQE and then the PDGL? From...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Latham PFO. Has anyone else heard back from Hogan Lovells or Weil?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I still haven't heard anything either! Would appreciate updates :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Still nothing!! But I did JUST get an email saying that they pushed decisions back at at the latest 23rd of June because they are still marking AC's
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from Ashurst after the direct training contract interviews? I got an email that they were pushing decisions back to June 16th
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    Ashurst 2022 Assessment Centre

    If either if you have any advice or suggestions on how to approach the business report, it would be greatly appreciated! I have a case study this week.
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    Baker McKenzie AC 2023

    I haven't heard anything! Just wondering if it's the same for everyone. I know the application deadline was Apr 1st but that they are rolling.
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    Baker McKenzie AC 2023

    Has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie to complete a VI/AC for direct training contracts?
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    Baker Mckenzie VI

    How long after you submitted your application did you hear back for the online test and VI? :)

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