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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Keep an eye on time management and answer the question directly. Let me know how it goes!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ouch.... that must have hurt. On the bright side, you have done everything within your power so unlikely you would think ''what if this and that''. Their loss. Keep marching forward.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Congrats! When did you receive the AC invite? Haven't heard anything yet....
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    Congrats on the AC with IM. When is it/How was it if you had it already?

    Congrats on the AC with IM. When is it/How was it if you had it already?
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    Will someone tell me the truth?

    I will send out my CVs to as many recruiters as I can. Once again, thanks for the encouragement.
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    Will someone tell me the truth?

    I want to give you a virtual high five. I really appreciate your thoughtful advice. If I decide to apply in the next cycle, I will definitely apply to fewer firms, the ones I genuinely want to work at and I will look at Flex legal for paralegal opportunities. But I can't help but question my...
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    Will someone tell me the truth?

    I graduated from a Russell Group university in 2022. Since my 2nd year of university (4 years ago now), I have sent about 60 applications for open days (15), vac schemes (25) and TCs (20). I could have sent more if I did not have family/work obligations. Of those applications, I managed to...
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    Clifford Chance interview

    Wish you the very best Lauren!
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    Clifford Chance interview

    Hi Lauren. How did your CC ac go and have they got back to you?
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Sorry to hear that. Was the rejection email generic? I'm thinking of applying for the summer vac scheme.

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