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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congrats to all those who received an invitation to the K&S AC! All the best with it! The rest of us who applied, I guess we are axed ... @AlexJ - do they send all AC invites on the same day and do they send rejection emails?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you for sharing your perspective. That is the nuisance - you can never know unless you apply!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone have any thoughts on applying to Mayer Brown for a direct TC? Their FAQs suggest the following: "we strongly recommend that you apply for a Vacation Scheme rather than directly for a Training Contract; the vast majority of our Training Contracts each year are offered to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any advice on how to answer motivational questions, especially 'why firm x' in AC / interview setting, demonstrating strong interest and making interviewers feel that you made a deliberate decision that you want to train there and nowhere else?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Wow, that is not good! Anyone know why this is the case? Did the others lateral or just not offered an NQ position? In-house / leave profession?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you, I will take a look.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I have an upcoming AC with a firm who have mentioned a written exercise. I have no idea what the written exercise will be about nor what the rest of the day looks like (I assume interviews). How should I prepare for it? It is not my first AC, but usually I can find out about...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What is the application process for Winston & Strawn and how many people do they take for VS and TC? I've seen: application --> WG --> Interview (assuming just one partner interview) --> VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks! Missed it just saw it now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How can I apply to Winston Where is all this? Can't find the application? How do I apply to Winston & Strawn for a VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do they recruit on a rolling basis? Do you know if it is still ok to apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone have any clue what an AC at McDermott Will & Emery entails? Anyone been through the process with them before?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone have any clue what an AC at McDermott Will & Emery entails? Anyone been through the process with them before?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Have Greenberg sent all interview invites? Shall I assume a rejection (as I don't think they send rejection emails)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats, when did you hear back?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard from Goodwin (good or bad) re 2026 TC? Trophy - interview invite Cross - Rejection Green Tick - haven't heard back
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    MWE applicants - still nothing? Not even an update?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Did you apply to VS or TC? I am in the same boat, but I applied in Nov. I ticked both the VS and TC boxes so wonder if that is the case. @axelbeugre any thoughts?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard back from Taylor Wessing re VS application? Or know when we should expect to hear back.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard back from Goodwin re TC application? Or know when we should expect to hear back.

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