TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Aimeeb7]

Does anyone have any insight into Fieldfisher telephone interview? When they say technical questions what do they mean?

 

[Szofi66]

Hi everyone, @Jessica Booker , @Amma Usman , would appreciate some help with Mayer Brown! Is it necessary to tailor each work experience to the firm and/or highlight skills developed in the work experience section? considering that the word count is only 150. (same Q for the Additional Info/Extracurriculars section). At the same time, they don't have any additional questions on the app form so i suppose they'd like to see some kind of link with the firm besides just listing tasks and responsibilities. Thank you in advance!

 

[Bruce McMouse]

Has anyone heard from Harbottle & Lewis, positive or not?

 

[Mug Fan]

hi everyone! has anyone heard from Hogan Lovells? I did the WG but haven't heard ever since

hi everyone! has anyone heard from Hogan Lovells? I did the WG but haven't heard ever since

Yeah, I got a PFO yesterday.

 

[tania_tt0901]

Yeah, I got a PFO yesterday.

Sorry to hear that - may I ask when did you complete their WG?

 

[A worried graduate]

thank you so much

Good luck

 

[Law queries]

hello,

anyone heard back from CRS for the DTC app?

thanks

 

[Mug Fan]

Sorry to hear that - may I ask when did you complete their WG?

Couple weeks ago, max.

 

[Raspberry44]

hello,

anyone heard back from CRS for the DTC app?

thanks

Yes me and another on the thread got a VI invite

 

[Amiyrerose]

Macfarlanes and Ashurst (still working on this app)

ooh great - yeah still working on ashurst at the moment

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

Yeah, I got a PFO yesterday.

heyy, so sorry to hear that. may I ask when did you submit your application?

 

[Mug Fan]

heyy, so sorry to hear that. may I ask when did you submit your application?

Application in November. WG a couple of weeks ago.

 

[andrecsaa]

Sorry to hear. When did you complete the WG?

12th Feb

 

[IntoLaw]

Baker McKenzie, Ashurst, and some other firms require I enter in a "letter grade" as well as a number. To anyone who went to a UK university, does this mean to enter in 1:1, 2:1, etc? or A, B, etc (if so, what scale should I be using to measure?)

 

[Law queries]

Yes me and another on the thread got a VI invite

Oh woww!! When did you hear from them? I got a mail from them last month saying they will get back by next month - haven’t heard from them yet ://

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

Oh woww!! When did you hear from them? I got a mail from them last month saying they will get back by next month - haven’t heard from them yet ://

5 days ago they sent out the VI invites

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

Nope, I’m still waiting to hear back from them regarding my Spring VS application. I think it might be a rejection as I know their Spring VS is soon

 

[Zaidoz10]

There is no way Gibson Dunn haven’t gotten back to anyone yet. It’s been over 4 months. Outrageous.

 

[wanttosolicit]

I'm thinking of applying to the Ashurst Direct Training Contract even though I got to the Summer Vacation Scheme final AC last year. I know that many firms don't invite candidates that they've interviewed before but I feel that I really didn't know what I was doing back then and know that my skills and commercial awareness have totally transformed since. Their feedback was massively encouraging and helpful - it made me like the idea of them much more and I think they were really unique!
Is this the point in the application to acknowledge this?

Have you previously interviewed for a Vacation Scheme or Direct Training Contract with us before? If yes, please provide detail of the programme and when this took place. *​ ​ ​ No​ ​ Yes​ If yes, please provide details:*​

 

[andrecsaa]

I'm thinking of applying to the Ashurst Direct Training Contract even though I got to the Summer Vacation Scheme final AC last year. I know that many firms don't invite candidates that they've interviewed before but I feel that I really didn't know what I was doing back then and know that my skills and commercial awareness have totally transformed since. Their feedback was massively encouraging and helpful - it made me like the idea of them much more and I think they were really unique!
Is this the point in the application to acknowledge this?

Have you previously interviewed for a Vacation Scheme or Direct Training Contract with us before? If yes, please provide detail of the programme and when this took place. *​ ​ ​ No​ ​ Yes​ If yes, please provide details:*​

You should. They will know you applied in the last cycle anyway (cross checking name, email, etc).

I don’t see any cons as Ashurst officially says:

Can I reapply for a vacation scheme or Direct Training contract if I was previously unsuccessful?

• We only permit one application within each recruitment cycle. If you do wish to reapply we encourage you to complete a new application form in the next recruitment cycle and include any skills and experience you’ve gained since you last applied.