Recent content by Tintin06

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Noticed a big application mistake today. Put 2021 as GDL start date. I haven’t done the GDL though. But then elsewhere it says 2025. That’s for the SQE start date. Am I cooked because of this?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Also, you can apply for both. That's also true for Morgan Lewis.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sullivan & Cromwell seems VS only. They don’t regularly recruit via DTCs.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I was rejected after the WG.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hogan Lovells’ DTCs are pretty limited. Don’t worry if you were rejected. Paul Hastings probably has more DTCs. To name just one other firm.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’m guessing you got the AC? Most case studies are M&A, iirc. Maybe read Stoakes’ Know the City. Commercial Law handbook might help too.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They do prioritise Vac Scheme attendees. They give them c85% of TCs? So we’re dealing with small numbers. Maybe 5-10 direct Training Contracts left. Some DTC only firms still open. Fried Frank along with Paul Hastings. There’s also some other firms open.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    There’s plenty more firms out there. Easy to get set on firms. But they’re more similar than different. You could always reapply to them. I felt this way for W&C.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    It has been a rough cycle. Only one telephone interview for me. All that after 30+ TC/VS apps. Still, open days can be helpful. Maybe try that if applying again. Then you’ve shown commitment to firms.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nothing from Ashurst as of yet. I think they're doing their VS.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    How did you find the AC? And don’t say “using Google Maps”! Where else are you applying to?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    It's hard to get legal experience. I wouldn't be completely discouraged, honestly. Still, checking with firms should help.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/direct-training-contract-2027-2028-at-ashurst-4117683622/?originalSubdomain=uk#:~:text=Application%20Process&text=Applications%20are%20open%20to%20final,September%202027%20and%20March%202028.. "Step 4: In person interview with HR and an...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    80-85% of TCs go to VSers. Worth managing expectations with HL, honestly. So probably small numbers of ACs. Not one posted on here yet. No news is no news, however.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone done Paul Hastings TC interviews?

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