TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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Jessica Booker

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Does anyone have any link that compiles upcoming training contract application dates?
 
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Has anyone on here applied to a firm that they did not meet the A-level requirements for but were successful regardless?
I have! I do have mitigating circumstances. I feel some firms really take this into account and have progressed me to AC, and I think I have written stronger apps for other firms that have rejected me. Could be other factors too, but I do feel some firms are stricter and some are lenient
 
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I have! I do have mitigating circumstances. I feel some firms really take this into account and have progressed me to AC, and I think I have written stronger apps for other firms that have rejected me. Could be other factors too, but I do feel some firms are stricter and some are lenient
Thank you for this. I don't have mitigating circumstances but I was considering applying to Latham for the Direct TC. Don't think I'll bother given that their A-level requirements seem pretty strict.
 

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Hello, everyone. Does anyone have an idea about when Ashurst gets back to people who've applied via the Direct TC? I mean I am aware that they are non-rolling so they will obv get back after 31st March 2022 but from what I've read about Ashurst, they tend to get back pretty late, sometimes a year after people submit their apps. Is this true?

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    Hello, everyone. Does anyone have an idea about when Ashurst gets back to people who've applied via the Direct TC? I mean I am aware that they are non-rolling so they will obv get back after 31st March 2022 but from what I've read about Ashurst, they tend to get back pretty late, sometimes a year after people submit their apps. Is this true?

    Thanks in advance.
    Unfortunately from what I have experienced I can vouch for this.. I applied last year and never received an outcome despite sending email chasers for an update. I also thought my app and test scores were pretty strong so kinda sucks
     
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