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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

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This may just be anecdotal, but I only progressed with VS applications and not DTC applications this year. This is despite over a year of full-time legal experience. I do think VS apps are worth doing if possible. Keep pushing, you've got this!!!
Same here, over the last two cycles I’ve secured 4ACs and a vac scheme doing vacation scheme apps. But for direct TC apps I’ve never gotten past the application stage.
 
Is there a reason why people keep asking “When did you apply?” to others who post about PFOs?

I find it a little weird but what does the information actually mean when given?
It's usually asked about rolling firms. The person asking will usually be trying to figure out if their application's already been reviewed and perhaps shortlisted, since they haven't received the said rejection, if the rejected candidate applied after them.

A less complicated reason is simple "why didn't *I* hear back??" anxiety.
 
Hello! This is my first post here and I have been following the blog here for a while now.

I have been feeling very disheartened by the whole application process and seeing everyone’s journey in getting a TC has been enlightening.

I have been waiting for a reply from WFW post application, I applied right before the deadline. Should I consider it a PFO?
Same, applied last minute and got a pfo from WFW
 
Macfarlanes and Hogan Lovells PFO all in one day, with a W&C PFO recently too.

That brings me to the end of my DTC cycle for this year. Absolutely gutted to have not even made it to VI/AC stages for any of them (including some I had applied to earlier this year).

Sending well wishes to everyone else waiting to hear back from firms <3
Was the HL Pfo after the WG?
 
three rejections today, i have lost all motivation (once again) for this cycle 😔 is there any point in applying to k&l gates or stephenson harwood?
Bestie apply!

We must have the same audacity that firms reject us with!

and you know never know what will happen! :)

Feel free to dm me for rants etc :)
 
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