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  1. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Got the Baker Mckenzie video interview coming up too!!!
  2. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    yea they just sent the email 30 minutes ago
  3. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    did anyone get the email for the W&C video interview? dm pls
  4. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker i have a question. I applied to Macfarlanes for the summer vac scheme but got rejected post-AC. I am now planning on applying there again but for their direct TC as I have gained experience at another firm since I last applied. The question is, should I be changing the previous...
  5. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    does anyone know how many trainees dwf recruits from the VS?
  6. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    they said by email but idk
  7. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from Trowers post AC?
  8. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone else have DWF’s AC coming up?
  9. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone done trowers & hamlins AC or has one coming up, pm please please!!!!!!!!
  10. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have Trowers and Hamlins AC coming up? Pm, please!
  11. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone given the DWF VI? I have an urgent question please pm me!!
  12. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi guys!!! I did not receive the automatic email test link for Gateley!!! what do I do?
  13. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hello guys! can anyone explain what this means 'Please note that you have 3 days to complete your interview from the time you click on the email link on AllHires’. They have not given a particular deadline or anything.
  14. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    DWF VI!!!!!!!!! Need some input please or I'll cry during the VI.
  15. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same question. Does anyone know any international students who have gotten TCs + sponsorships. Is requiring sponsorship a turn off for law firms.
  16. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre can you please guide me on how to approach the Morgan Lewis application questions? Q1 asks 'Why have you applied to Morgan Lewis? What do you think are the skills and attributes you possess that distinguish you from other applicants?’ What sort of skills and...
  17. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I just gave the Addleshaw test and I am traumatised!!!!!!!!!! what even was that??? Is there anyone whose test actually went well?
  18. ChasingTCS

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    SAME QUESTION!!!! I'm freaking out

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