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    Just received an invite to the Travers recruitment day!! First AC ever, does anyone have advice? @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Heyy everyone, I hope application season is going well! I was just curious about people applying to direct TCs. I am in my 3rd year of a 4 year LLB and although I have applied to Vac Schemes in this cycle, I was wondering whether you would recommend I also apply to some direct TCs? Would my...

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