TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
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They are unbelievably quick at reviewing applications! I wonder if they got fewer applications this year?
Applied on 31st March and test done on 7th April. My top strengths are Incisive and Explainer but probably not the ones the firm is looking for. I have no idea but since I won't have chance to apply for this firm again I'll just let it be 😭.Sorry about this. If you don’t mind me asking when did u do the test?
On your point, I think it depends from firm to firm and loads of people progress without any legal experience in some firms and some firms may require legal experience! It’s worth a shot to apply anyways.
I think they were reviewing applications as they were coming in but didn’t make any final decisions until deadline day to give all applicants a chance before shortlisting but I also hope they didn’t get too many apps😂
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No I said I won't have chance bc of my personal situation, not the firm.ahh I’m sorry
Wait, you can’t apply to withers again if they reject you in a cycle or is it more like an unsaid fact?
I did the test on 3rd march and haven’t heard back, expecting a pfo soon I guess
I got -
Strengths - relationship builder and explainer
Weakness - initiative
I think it's a good sign that you haven’t received anything yet! Good luck. Wish you get invited to the AC!
Our assessment centre consists of five components: a written exercise, a small group task, a large group task, an oral presentation, and an interview.
It’s gonna be half day - 5 to 6 hours I guess. Not sure about start and end time but should be around 10ish to 4-5ish including a lunch break or something
Thank you! That's annoying cuz I just realised have a flight at 4pm on the same day😭. Not hoping for AC invite then.
Hahahah, you could postpone your flight or reschedule it to a night flight same day if available, if you get an ac invite if that would be possible for you (it would hopefully be worth it)😂
for anyone waiting on Blake Morgan, I sent a chaser email on Friday and heard back -
Many thanks for your interest in a Training Contract opportunity with Blake Morgan. Having reviewed our needs and approach to selection for future intakes, we have decided to only progress candidates to interview this year who have an interest in becoming a future Trainee within our Southampton office.
I don’t understand if firms think we have unlimited spare time in hand??? Why would you not mention this in the application details on your website to help us save our time and yours??? Funny part, I had to chase them and ask for an update, if I didn’t I would probably never know😂. It just really annoys me.
Many thanks for your interest in a Training Contract opportunity with Blake Morgan. Having reviewed our needs and approach to selection for future intakes, we have decided to only progress candidates to interview this year who have an interest in becoming a future Trainee within our Southampton office.
I don’t understand if firms think we have unlimited spare time in hand??? Why would you not mention this in the application details on your website to help us save our time and yours??? Funny part, I had to chase them and ask for an update, if I didn’t I would probably never know😂. It just really annoys me.
Agreed what a complete joke.
It’s honestly harder to bag a TC at a firm like ‘Blake Morgan’ than MC!
I understand that circumstances can change but this genuinely isn’t fair. For things like this, which are arguably foreseeable for a law firm, surely they should leave an ‘FYI’ of some sort on applications before people start applying??
Joke. If that makes you feel better they don’t even pay for vacation scheme attendance (first-hand experience lol) so as much as their people are nice, i don’t think their recruitment process is very accomodating.
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