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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, when did you apply? I applied on the 16th, haven’t heard back
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey everyone! Sorry the spam, but I'm really confused about FF’s process. There is a work experience section + grades and then you get sent out the invite? Do you get access to the entire test or is it divided or smth? Man I'm so confused, yet to submit my app -
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! Just out of curiousity - would you mind sharing a bit about your background? Have you taken the SQE already? Are you non-law? I submitted on the day of the deadline too, and I think my app was pretty strong :( - still waiting to hear back!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Heard back yet? From what I saw - I think they mostly recuirt vac schemers.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! Who is eligible for it? From the website it seems like you need to study in china? Or am I tripping. Also, are you allowed to apply to both the trainee associate and the London Asia scheme?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    heya! When did you apply? I applied today lol
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    Documenting my TC Journey (Escaping the trenches)

    Hey! Did you hear back anything from WFW?
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    Sidley Austin - Winter Vacation Scheme

    Has anyone heard back yet? I applied really close to the deadline. Dk if I made it 😅
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    Sidley Vac Scheme- Question

    Hey everyone! I am applying to the vac scheme in sidley and I ran into a bit of a problem. While writing about “why sidley” i mentioned how sidleys handling of an arb case involving IP rights was quite interesting. Problem is, i am applying to the London office and although the website...

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