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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Not sure if it's any consolation, but I've never progressed past SJT at Withers but approached their SJT and the KN one pretty much the same way last cycle and did progress at KN--I wonder if a lot of it is down to culture/ a specific type of personality the firm prefers.
We'll see, should hear back from KN on Monday. Thank you, that's deffo made me a bit more hopeful. Seems like such a gamble with these firms haha x
 
From my experience it was as they were calling, but I'm not sure if they made them all on the same day. This also wasn't for the GSA so it might be different but they probably will make all of the offers on the same day as I know the cohort for that is smaller.
Yes I think this is the case too. Heard of a few people receive calls today with an offer so I know it’s a PFO for me. Oh well, next cycle we go! Thank you:)
 

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