TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Szofi66]

they’re already doing ACs - following both the VI and TIs

Did anyone receive PFOs?

 

[M_m]

Anyone heard back from Macfarlanes?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

they’re already doing ACs - following both the VI and TIs

Oh that's sad and very quick, how do you know?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Anyone know of any deadlines today that aren't midnight? Specifically curious about Paul Hastings, K&L Gates, Hogan Lovells and Stephenson Harwood

 

[Donuttime]

Anyone know of any deadlines today that aren't midnight? Specifically curious about Paul Hastings, K&L Gates, Hogan Lovells and Stephenson Harwood

What time is K&L gates deadline please does anyone know

 

[EzeLaylor]

Oh that's sad and very quick, how do you know?

A mate got through and told me - yes it was quick, under a week I think

 

[MaheeVohra]

A mate got through and told me - yes it was quick, under a week I think

So all of us who haven’t received any response can expect a PFO?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

A mate got through and told me - yes it was quick, under a week I think

I’m really surprised at the speed considering it was non-rolling and surely they had millions of applications to get through

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

I’m really surprised at the speed considering it was non-rolling and surely they had millions of applications to get through

Yeah it makes me wonder if some firms advertise shortlisting on a non-rolling basis, but do actually read applications as they trickle in.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

What time is K&L gates deadline please does anyone know

Assuming midnight as it doesn’t say anywhere

 

[mckelly]

Freshfields PFO post-WG

 

[BillSikes]

FF rejection post WG.

 

[fta2024]

FF rejection post WG — does anyone know if this typically comes down to test scores or overall application?

Also does hogan lovells allow you to reapply for direct TC if you were rejected for VS in same cycle?

 

[norothrow324]

Considering some have got Dentons WG and VIs, is silence to be seen as PFO?

 

[PSharon]

I'm starting to regret not applying to W&C. It's my top firm but I applied twice last year (vac scheme and TC) and thought that since they don't take many from direct TC I'd better apply for vac scheme in the next cycle. But seeing these ACs is making me regret that choice. Also haven't been able to reset password for Paul Hastings and login for almost two weeks now so that's gone as well.

 

[Iwantatcpls]

If anyone has done the Stephenson Harwood application, I'm curious as to how long your summaries are? I'm scared mine is too short

 

[Jmk]

I'm starting to regret not applying to W&C. It's my top firm but I applied twice last year (vac scheme and TC) and thought that since they don't take many from direct TC I'd better apply for vac scheme in the next cycle. But seeing these ACs is making me regret that choice. Also haven't been able to reset password for Paul Hastings and login for almost two weeks now so that's gone as well.

Use a different email address

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

I'm starting to regret not applying to W&C. It's my top firm but I applied twice last year (vac scheme and TC) and thought that since they don't take many from direct TC I'd better apply for vac scheme in the next cycle. But seeing these ACs is making me regret that choice. Also haven't been able to reset password for Paul Hastings and login for almost two weeks now so that's gone as well.

I've only seen one person on here get a VI and one person's friend get an AC, been radio silence for most of us so I wouldn't fret too much over it - shoe is on the opposite foot for me and I'm regretting the time I spent slaving over it

 

[Zi48]

FF rejection post WG — does anyone know if this typically comes down to test scores or overall application?

Also does hogan lovells allow you to reapply for direct TC if you were rejected for VS in same cycle?

Overall application, you can ask for your WG score, but in the winter cycle some people were in the 99th percentile and got rejected

In the Hogan Lovells VS FAQ it says “If your vacation scheme application is unsuccessful, you will need to wait until the following year to complete a training contract or another vacation scheme application.”

 

[Donuttime]

Overall application, you can ask for your WG score, but in the winter cycle some people were in the 99th percentile and got rejected

In the Hogan Lovells VS FAQ it says “If your vacation scheme application is unsuccessful, you will need to wait until the following year to complete a training contract or another vacation scheme application.”

How do you ask for your WG score?