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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congrats on securing the AC, impressive! I heard from multiple sources that Goodwin is really big on commercial awareness, so I'd say practise that the most. May I ask if you applied for the vac scheme or direct TC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am in the same position, I assume they prioritise VC applications first, since they recruit the majority of their Trainees from that route.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hey @Jessica Booker and others, does anyone remember if the LL direct TC app form had a separate section for acquaintances/internal contacts at the firm? If it did, I forgot to put down one of my contacts, shall I contact grad rec to remind them or it's pointless at this stage? (My contact also...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Those that finished all components of the LL direct TC app, does the app tracker show 66% for you as well? I applied for the vac scheme last year and it was at 77% instead at this stage of the app
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone still not heard from HL on direct TC? I haven't even received the WG link and I applied back in November.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone know who qualifies for the direct TC 2025 at Kennedys? As their SQE programme is approx 30 months long, people without a law degree that havent completed the PGDL yet do not qualify? As they couldnt possibly start the TC in 2025?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Is there any point in applying to Bristows direct TC if its rolling? (closing 2nd January)?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone still not heard from Hogan Lovells (direct TC)? No wg, nothing, and I applied mid November. Also emailed them when I'd receive the wg but nothing still.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone know if Links assesses the WG score as a whole or if there are individual requirements for each component (assumptions, arguments and conclusions)?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Any idea on how strict Pinsent Masons takes the report received after the blended assessment? Does it count much more towards the overall evaluation of our application than the application form?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Guys, can we only submit 5 relevant experiences on the Pinsent Masons app form?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    also has anyone heard back from hogan lovells (direct TC)?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yeah most probably:/ Also, they have 0% current trainees from non-UK unis, this suggests the same (found it on legal cheek)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone know if Pinsent Masons sponsors visa for the direct TC this year? There is no information on this on their website, and a message pops up while choosing no eligibility currently on the app form, stating that without the right to work you dont qualify for the TC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if Pinsent Masons sponsors work visa for the direct TC (London office so UK work eligibility). I thought as most international law firms, they must, but a message pops up on the screen whilst filling out the app form and opting 'no'.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi everyone, I'm new on this thread. Has anyone received anything on the non-law direct TC 2026 for Slaughter and May? I submitted my application early October, and still haven't heard a word.

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