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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hogan Lovells came back with no.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Bevan Brittan - email stating outcome due 30 May.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    nothing has come through yet for me.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    just checked and have had a couple too. didn’t put two and two together though. might be a good sign, as we’ve made it past the first sift?
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    Anyone qualified early as a solicitor via existing QWE + passing SQE1 & 2?

    thanks for your reply. yeah, that’s what my googling was telling me too but it’s great to have this confirmed. Bummer though! Also my understanding is that if you are NQ through the SQE route you are not allowed to apply for training contracts, even though it’s basically just a grad programme...
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    Anyone qualified early as a solicitor via existing QWE + passing SQE1 & 2?

    Hi all, I’m hoping to hear from anyone who has experience (or knows someone) who qualified as a solicitor “early” by using existing Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) plus passing both SQE1 and SQE2, rather than completing a full two-year training contract/graduate scheme. (No one replied to this...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    hi all, trying to track when people have been told the outcome of their application for each firm. (doesn't matter if yay or nay, just the outcome dates). if anyone has anything to add, just reply to this. will update and repost accordingly. Also some firms still have applications open?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    A lot of universities provide access to WG prep through sites like Graduates First and Job Test Prep, case in point: Oxford Uni careers website. Have you checked out if you have access to anything? Uni Nottingham provides Alumni access too, so worth looking into if your university provides...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    my current tally: Haynes Boone Eversheds Sutherland (invited to Watson Glaser) White & Case Bevan Brittan Shoosmiths (invited to Watson Glaser) Hogan Lovells (invited to Watson Glaser) TLT Macfarlanes (invited to Watson Glaser)

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