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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I just got the rejection email today if that helps?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, has anyone applied for winckworth sherwood for this year and heard back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is it acceptable to have a 2-page CV? I have quite a bit of experience and want to provide sufficient detail about these. If a 1-page CV is required, how small can I go with my font size? Should I bother including every single job and responsibility I've had or omit experiences such as...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Should I mention insight days at other firms in my work experience on my CV/on the application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied on the deadline but haven't received a rejection but also no call so assuming its a rejection from travers. Last year they sent rejections out super late so feel like it might be the same this year.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you so much for this, I literally got home and burst into tears and have spent the last few hours quite upset. Really really needed to hear this!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, I've heard from the grapevine that slaughter doesn't take anyone with a grade average below 68%. I have some mitigating circumstances for my second year and averaged a 64%. Is it worth applying?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, just been in a meeting with one of my professors who used to be a partner at a magic circle firm. He's beat me down quite a bit by telling me that my 64% grade average for my second year means that I won't have much success at vac scheme/ training contract applications. What are...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just been rejected from Jones Day :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, has anyone heard from travers smith regarding the winter vac scheme?

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