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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

Law queries

Valued Member
  • Dec 3, 2024
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    And indeed it is

    Thank you for your recent application to our Trainee Solicitor Programme for 2027.

    As I am sure you will appreciate, firms such as Penningtons Manches Cooper receive many more applications for our trainee lawyer programme than we have to offer. The calibre was extremely high again this year and although we read your application with interest, we regret that we are unable to offer you an interview for the role.
    What the hell, why would they waste so much time of the candidates😭😭
     

    Law queries

    Valued Member
  • Dec 3, 2024
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    Did anyone else not receive an email from PMC? Assume PFO if they've already invited some people to interviews, but thought I would've received an email saying so if others have
    I guess so. I haven’t heard from them either and so is the case with a lot of other people, so can’t really assume an invite or a pfo..idk I mean let’s hope for the best!
     
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    adrian_nlh

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    Feb 22, 2023
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    And indeed it is

    Thank you for your recent application to our Trainee Solicitor Programme for 2027.

    As I am sure you will appreciate, firms such as Penningtons Manches Cooper receive many more applications for our trainee lawyer programme than we have to offer. The calibre was extremely high again this year and although we read your application with interest, we regret that we are unable to offer you an interview for the role.
    I also received that at 20:34 right before I go to bed. How lovely! :)
     

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