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

    That’s really helpful! Thank you very much for sharing! I asked them about my WG percentile results and a little anxious. Fingers crossed it works out
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi there! Could I please ask how long Freshfields took to come back to you after the Watson Glaser? Thank you!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi Alice! This is really helpful! Thank you very much! I am in the process of applying but toying with the idea as I am leaving it quite late. Do you know if they review applications on a rolling basis? Thanks a lot
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi Alice! That would be Hi Alice! Thank you that would be great! From what I have read, it seems like candidates received the link very quickly. If ever I don't receive it by COB tomorrow I'll send them an email. I'll keep you posted on my end as well!
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    Allen & Overy app - 2018/19

    Hi Phoebe-Lou, I submitted mine yesterday and am still waiting for the link. How long did it take for you to receive it?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hello all! I submitted my A&O TC app yesterday and I am still waiting for the link to the SJT. Is anybody in the same situation? Scoping this out before sending a message to grad recruitment ...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi all ! Has anyone heard back from Latham & Watkins ?

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