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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just received the 'on-hold' message from Sullivan and Cromwell for Summer Vac Scheme - Any idea if this good or bad news?!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any news from Gibson Dunn?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone else experienced this? At this point, better to assume PFO having done the WG but no notification of an AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone have the Morgan Lewis AC recently? :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey all! We've got an Aspiring Solicitors Aspire 2023 WhatsApp group chat going - Drop me a message if you're keen to join! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/aspiring-solicitors-aspire-2023.7749/
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    Aspiring Solicitors - Aspire 2023

    We've got an Aspire 23 group chat going, if anyone is keen to join, drop me a message! :D
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Believe I applied in June, can’t remember the exact date. They’re hosting ACs next week, but can’t comment on whether they are still looking I’m afraid
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone received any updates from Morgan Lewis post-first round phone call? :D
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey TCLA! Any advice/ guidance on first round with Morgan Lewis would be very much appreciated! Thank you! :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey TCLA, any guidance or tips for Fried Frank final round would be much appreciated!! Any bit of knowledge would be super appreciated! Thanks :)
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi TCLA! I've just found out I have secured a place on the AS 2023 Aspire programme! From members of TCLA who have taken part in previous years, it would be great to hear about your experience, how you found the scheme and what to expect. And for any TCLA members who have secured a place for...
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    Aspiring Solicitors - Aspire 2023

    Hi TCLA! I've just found out I have secured a place on the AS 2023 Aspire programme! From members of TCLA who have taken part in previous years, it would be great to hear about your experience, how you found the scheme and what to expect. And for any TCLA members who have secured a place for...

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