TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[adrk1234]

Are the inital tests for Mayer Brown (VRT AND SJT) automatic? I applied over a month ago and have been sent nothing. This is for direct TC. Would anyone suggets emailing GR team?

 

[trainingcontract26]

Has anyone heard from CRS London who did the direct TC application and have done the video interview?

 

[johnnn821]

Are the inital tests for Mayer Brown (VRT AND SJT) automatic? I applied over a month ago and have been sent nothing. This is for direct TC. Would anyone suggets emailing GR team?

I am on the same boat. From what I gathered the tests are automatic, but they sent them out manually and they still havent finished recruiting for their summer vac scheme, hence the delay in sending them out.

 

[mindlesshistory]

If an app asks for a CV, and then additionally for grades, shall I take these out of my CV and include something else instead?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If an app asks for a CV, and then additionally for grades, shall I take these out of my CV and include something else instead?

There is no need to include something else - but I would keep your degree in, but just don’t add the module grades if you are providing them elsewhere.

 

[A worried graduate]

Or you could just apply for any grad job but do some pro bono volunteering at a legal clinic or do your own legal project on the side.

What do you mean by legal project here?

 

[A worried graduate]

Are the inital tests for Mayer Brown (VRT AND SJT) automatic? I applied over a month ago and have been sent nothing. This is for direct TC. Would anyone suggets emailing GR team?

Should be after a few days

 

[Solking456]

Does anyone know when NRF get back w outcome/ next stages post TC application ?

 

[random6035]

submitted my baker app last night and haven't got a confirmation email from the firm itself (only the one from CVmail). should i be concerned?

 

[RonRod13]

What do you mean by legal project here?

I was basically using it as an umbrella term to mean any sort of initiative to demonstrate your commitment to the field. Like any moot or debate competitions, legal essay competitions, any sort of legal reports, research, writing that you undertook in your spare time etc. Or you could start a social media page relating to law (even if it’s faceless content). These are just a couple examples I thought of from the top of my head but there are many many more of course.

 

[rabialegal]

Anyone got or done Lewis Silkin's written pre selection exercises? Please do PM me!

 

[LegalLordLox]

Completed the Shoosmiths SBA yesterday. Not sure how I feel about it. Anyone who has completed please contact me to debrief.

Thanks

 

[Zaidoz10]

Anyone apply to Stephenson Harwood ME? Have you heard back?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Anything from HogLov? Going on month 3 of nothing now…

 

[wz_13]

Anyone got rejections from bupa?

 

[r407]

submitted my baker app last night and haven't got a confirmation email from the firm itself (only the one from CVmail). should i be concerned?

Probably yes, their email confirmations are automatic after submission. Their applications were rolling, so its possible they had already filled their quota for applicants to enter the next round.

 

[VV]

Anyone hear back from King & Spalding post-AC? They said 14 days, not sure if that was 14 business days

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Probably yes, their email confirmations are automatic after submission. Their applications were rolling, so its possible they had already filled their quota for applicants to enter the next round.

I don't think they've moved anyone on? I think they only reject people on a rolling basis, might be wrong though

I just checked my emails and I got two confirmation emails but the second one that looked like it was from Bakers is actually from a cvmail address, what did other people receive?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Probably yes, their email confirmations are automatic after submission. Their applications were rolling, so its possible they had already filled their quota for applicants to enter the next round.

The emails are always automatic. I sent my app last yr on the deadline and got 2 automatic ones, both from Cvmail. The 2nd one just has the AC provisional dates in it. And still got to the AC.

I got the same identical email this year as last year, only this time it was just the first one from cvmail.

“Rolling basis” doesnt mean they chuck out your app without reading it after a certain point. They just review them as they come in, as opposed to doing all after the deadline.

 

[random6035]

I don't think they've moved anyone on? I think they only reject people on a rolling basis, might be wrong though

I just checked my emails and I got two confirmation emails but the second one that looked like it was from Bakers is actually from a cvmail address, what did other people receive?

The emails are always automatic. I sent my app last yr on the deadline and got 2 automatic ones, both from Cvmail. The 2nd one just has the AC provisional dates in it. And still got to the AC.

I got the same identical email this year as last year, only this time it was just the first one from cvmail.

“Rolling basis” doesnt mean they chuck out your app without reading it after a certain point. They just review them as they come in, as opposed to doing all after the deadline.

I've only got one from CVmail, do you think I should email to ask just to make sure they got my app?