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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh right- haha I didn't even notice. I was too fixated on the 11th September, thanks.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, has anyone applied for the Freshfields winter scheme? I started researching and preparing my apps for this cycle today and saw that apparently Freshfields' winter deadline was yesterday? I thought the first deadline was Sidley Austin (tomorrow, 13th September).
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied and did the test on the same day because I had time. This was back in March though so I don't remember the exact format sorry - but I think it should be broadly similar to most SJT's etc. I think it took around 30-40 mins.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    PFO from AG too 🤝 (applied to London office)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Do you mind me asking what this is for? I applied for their Legal Assistant (Paralegal) role for the London office back in March, did some online test and then heard nothing for months. I emailed in June asking when they'd get back to me and they said they'll only review my app when there's an...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Just received rejection from Trowers. Have final AC/interview at other firms but still disappointed - I thought my app and test were strong but you win some you lose some :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    No news from AG, PH or K&L Gates - although tbf I applied on the deadline (31st July) for all three. I emailed Edwin Coe 2 weeks back asking when they'd get back to me (fully expecting a PFO) and they said they're still reviewing.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Do you mean the Graduate workshop? I think that'll open in October and that's for graduates specifically. I've only ever applied for the direct TC, nothing else, but I'm guessing the December/Jan TC deadline will be for grads and the summer 2025 deadline will be for (law) students.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Maybe someone else will have a better idea about this but I'm a graduate and I applied for their Jan deadline (PFO after tests) because I assumed I didn't qualify for the summer deadline. Not sure about HL but I know for Freshfields also have 2 TC deadlines and the summer one is for current...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nothing from AG. Got a PFO from TLT last week.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Oh right sorry I misunderstood you! Also, I just heard from Dentons too that I got the final TC interview!! o_O
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Damn, really? I did their initial application, online test and then video interview. Why make me/others do all this to then give out all offers to people from VS's?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Applied for Addleshaw, Paul Hastings, and K&L Gates all on the 31st (July) and no communication from them at all since. Has anyone else received rejection or online tests/interviews?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Haha! Is this for RPC by any chance? I received a rejection earlier today and the email said the same thing. I think it's to soften the blow for everyone or maybe they did an initial sift and then a 2nd sift and we didn't pass the 2nd sift. I applied in June and didn't receive any test invites...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard from Dentons or Trowers for the final TC interview? I did the McQuaig test for Trowers and got an email saying I've made the benchmark and they're considering my app. For Dentons, I did the initial test and then the video interview around 2 weeks ago but nothing yet on the final...

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