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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I only got to VI with my W&C vacation scheme application - is there much use applying for the training contract? I can add some significant work experience since then but apparently you should only apply twice if you were rejected post-application..!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sidley Spring & Summer and HL Summer Sidley applied September and HL applied deadline
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    HL and Sidley interview invitations..!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I'm thinking of applying to the Ashurst Direct Training Contract even though I got to the Summer Vacation Scheme final AC last year. I know that many firms don't invite candidates that they've interviewed before but I feel that I really didn't know what I was doing back then and know that my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone! I’m moving abroad soon so just wanted to ask if no news from the following firms at this stage is likely a rejection (Summer vacation scheme): White & Case (VI) Latham & Watkins Hogan Lovells Linklaters Sidley Austin Would be very grateful for any insights!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you! It was for VS - but I saw that someone on the VS forum received a direct training contract offer so I don’t know whether there will be a VS at all.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi! I have received a TC offer but have been waiting to hear back after a Kirkland AC last Monday. Is it worth asking for an expedited decision or could this have a negative impact on the AC outcome?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    So.. no response from W&C post-vi.. Is it worth beginning to prepare an application for the direct training contract? Or, having got to VI stage, is it even worth making big changes to my written application if the video interview was the problem last time?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, this is my first cycle applying. In previous years, whenabouts did the last AC invitations go out for Summer Vacation Schemes? For firms that haven't got back to me at this stage, when can I assume that it's going to be a rejection?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    So lovely of you, thank you. Rejected pre-interview. I thought my SJT was strong - top brackets for applied verbal & numerical intellect + all "key skills" were areas in which I "excelled" execpt one showed a "good level". I did apply unsuccessfully for the vac scheme last year (rejected...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Rejected from A&O Summer Vac scheme after a 3 month internship at their Paris Office (which they extended because they liked me!). I got a near perfect SJT and have perfect grades + double first at Oxbridge Mad that there's not even any feedback !

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