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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Those who did the Reed Smith written questions, how long did it take you to get them after the VI? I submitted the VI 3 days ago, should i assume PFO?
2 days but it was much earlier on in the process so probably quieter. I wouldn’t assume PFO. The team are probably just really busy at the moment as I imagine they received a lot of applications near the deadline
 
Bakers AC completed, was a long one don’t think I’m getting it.
On a positive note- I had @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner drive me in a helicopter to the tube strike as a result of the tube strikes
This is me and @privateequitywarrior arriving at the Bakers AC in a HarveyAirways helicopter:​

National Guard Helicopter GIF by University of Central Missouri
 

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