TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[norothrow324]

Anything from Dentons?

 

[legal_student2024]

When did you do the AC?

I only did the test a couple of weeks ago (waiting on interview invitations) - I assume this is the final batch of applications they are considering as part of the rolling application. Therefore, would guess is dependent on the outcome of your AC (as may not even be any vacancies left!). Did they say when you'd hear re AC outcome?

 

[p2bv]

Anyone heard from TLT

 

[stacy2523]

I only did the test a couple of weeks ago (waiting on interview invitations) - I assume this is the final batch of applications they are considering as part of the rolling application. Therefore, would guess is dependent on the outcome of your AC (as may not even be any vacancies left!). Did they say when you'd hear re AC outcome?

No, they said a few weeks but nothing specific! May drop them an email as I am eager to do my SQE2 and want to work out funding options!

 

[legal_student2024]

No, they said a few weeks but nothing specific! May drop them an email as I am eager to do my SQE2 and want to work out funding options!

Sounds good. Best of luck with it all!

 

[Izzy1026]

Does anyone know if HFW has a healthy direct TC in-take?

 

[Gday33]

Does anyone know if HFW has a healthy direct TC in-take?

Have you heard back from them?

 

[lawyerletsgo]

when firms do pre employment checks, do you send your transcripts to them or do they ask your uni directly? I have an admin issue with mine so didnt want it to look like i was lying

 

[Kenomy]

Hi @Jessica Booker on the BDB Pitmans website it says BDB Pitmans has an application period open for TCs ending at end of July. Is this outdated info? It seems to be contrary to the information I received from the email nack in May.

 

[Izzy1026]

Have you heard back from them?

I have not applied, still doing my research on them. Not sure if they are one of those firms that put out direct TC route but actually does not recruit from it

 

[Gday33]

I have not applied, still doing my research on them. Not sure if they are one of those firms that put out direct TC route but actually does not recruit from it

I applied months ago and have heard nothing - it may be they’re non-rolling or perhaps they just don’t PFO people, who knows! Always worth a go if you have time to apply.

 

[AlexJ]

when firms do pre employment checks, do you send your transcripts to them or do they ask your uni directly? I have an admin issue with mine so didnt want it to look like i was lying

If you went to a UK uni they tend to ask the uni direct, there is a system that gives them access to results

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker on the BDB Pitmans website it says BDB Pitmans has an application period open for TCs ending at end of July. Is this outdated info? It seems to be contrary to the information I received from the email nack in May.

Yes - the website is in the process of being updated. The 2026 recruitment cycle will start in about 8-9 months time as the firm moves to a Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship model of training where you do the SQE during your training contract.

 

[Jessica Booker]

when firms do pre employment checks, do you send your transcripts to them or do they ask your uni directly? I have an admin issue with mine so didnt want it to look like i was lying

They will usually go directly to your academic institute or when employment references, directly to the company to reduce the risk of reference fraud.

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Does anyone know if HFW has a healthy direct TC in-take?

I attended their open day and they do not recruit extensively from the direct TC route. I was told that it's more or less 80% from vac schemes and the remaining 20% from the direct TC route.

 

[lawyerletsgo]

They will usually go directly to your academic institute or when employment references, directly to the company to reduce the risk of reference fraud.

ahh oh no - I have emailed to explain the issue I had and all i can do now is hope that they understand and appreciate I reached out well before this could even become an issue. scared i've unintentionally ruined my whole chance with that firm as i was doing really well with progressing through their stages

 

[Martsssss]

Yes. I was invited to an interview today.

Do you mind if I ask when you completed the WG?

 

[lawyerletsgo]

so for freshfields do we submit a cv too or is fillinf in the application form for grades etc enough and then the personal statement of course?

 

[MaheeVohra]

Anyone else unable to access the Freshfields application portal?

 

[oqnqng]

Just received an invite for a first stage interview with Dorsey! Does anyone happen to know what kind of questions and format I should expect? Any insights or tips would be greatly appreciated