TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Amma Usman]

Hey everyone, I have an AC at King & Spalding next week and would really appreciate if anyone has advice please !

Anything would help!

Great news! I’ve pulled out an interview insight from 2021. Feel free to check the rest of the years for any more as well.

King & Spalding Interview 2021

Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. April 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Direct Training Contract 2022 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 9:30am – Introduction from Partner and Grad Rec 9:50am-10:20am – Trainee Meet & Greet 1...

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[Amma Usman]

And K&S rejection… really running out of firms here and worked really hard on my K&S app + thought it was quite good so that’s a bummer

I know this one stings, especially since you put in so much effort and felt good about your application. But don’t let this shake your confidence - you’ve already proven your ability to secure top opportunities, and this is just one step in a much bigger journey.

Every rejection is tough, but it doesn’t define you or your future. You’ve come so far, and there are still firms out there that will see your value. Keep pushing forward, because your hard work will pay off. You’ve got this!

 

[Julia Wyporkiewicz]

Hi everyone,

Did anyone hear anything from Howard Kennedy after the contextual recruitment survey? Thank you so much!

 

[andrecsaa]

Finally submitted my DTC application to Baker McKenzie - my first one ever! 😅

I am aiming to send around 8-9 more DTC applications from now to July. 🥲​

Well done. I've also submitted my application to Baker McKenzie. However, I have just two more applications (White & Case and Stephenson Harwood).

Waiting for Macfarlanes, Dentons, Withers, Mayer Brown, and Ashurst (tests received today).

 

[t-0147]

How long does it usually take Mayer Brown to send their automatic test?

i received it on monday last week

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

hi, does anyone know how wedlake bell is in terms of taking in trainees through DTC?

 

[Jackbox]

Hello everyone, received an invite to the K&S AC for next week. Does anyone have any tips? (I saw the 2021 insight, it was very helpful!)

 

[Tintin06]

Ashurst feedback report came through today. Strengths: detail; driven; to improve: adaptable.

 

[futuretrainee2025]

This has been asked a million times I'm sure lol but does anyone have a list or can you direct me towards the list of firms that have a healthy direct TC intake? Preferably over 50%

Thank you!

 

[yeezyee]

vac scheme has started at the firm i work at and got rejected from and it is PAINFUL seeing the students walk past ☹️

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Ashurst feedback report came through today. Strengths: detail; driven; to improve: adaptable.

i havent done it yet. any tips on what to do to prep now that uve done it?

 

[lucy_p]

Hi, has anyone done the Foot Anstey test/video interview? This is my first one, and I'm really unsure how to prepare/what to expect... I would really appreciate all and any help! Thanks youuuu

I did it yesterday, went terribly! 😅 Had 1 motivational and 3 competency based questions

 

[Tintin06]

i havent done it yet. any tips on what to do to prep now that uve done it?

I'd say focus on their values. There's not much else to do. There was a good video once. It was top 10 trainee skills. Paul Gascoyne made it, IIRC. I don't know where it's gone.

This video could be helpful though.

I do think being consistent helps. Especially on those sliding answer questions.

 

[Zi48]

This has been asked a million times I'm sure lol but does anyone have a list or can you direct me towards the list of firms that have a healthy direct TC intake? Preferably over 50%

Thank you!

Where firms recruit from (Vacation Scheme vs Direct TC applications) 2024-2025

Hi folks! To help you develop a well-rounded application strategy, we’ve put together the following thread highlighting where firms typically recruit from—whether it's through vacation schemes or direct training contract routes. We've organised firms into four categories: Firms which recruit a...

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[Babablacksheep]

Has anyone got pass the application stage for a TC if they have work experience but not a vac scheme/ paralegal role

 

[saminoriya]

Does Withers' Cappfinity test include any video questions?

 

[trainee4u]

Does Withers' Cappfinity test include any video questions?

it is:
1) the same fairly standard questions they did last year in terms of the scenarios which are superficially firm-tailored ("we're representing a wealthy person in a divorce", "Mr X says he owns the castle we're selling") but ultimately not really, you still need to choose whether you want to choose 'crack on with the work' yourself or 'ask the partner for help', and the answers don't really vary across firms and you don't really need to read the materials (except perhaps to work out who the specific resources you could hit up for advice are)
2) the slider thing whether you choose between 'explaining detail' or 'explaining concepts' from left to right
3) some fairly easy maths stuff which are more focused on being able to read graphs/tables and the question than maths per se.
4) some watson-glaser/logic questions that I've seen about five times before (couriers getting to work, shares of firm A, B, C and D, etc.)

but no VI.

after you've done it you'll get a useless feedback report that gives you no idea how you've actually performed.

 

[millieplatt1]

Anybody heard from PHB about ACs they’re next week? The deadline only closed Monday to be fair.

 

[Amma Usman]

This has been asked a million times I'm sure lol but does anyone have a list or can you direct me towards the list of firms that have a healthy direct TC intake? Preferably over 50%

Thank you!

Hi. Here you go - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....eme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/

 

[Amma Usman]

vac scheme has started at the firm i work at and got rejected from and it is PAINFUL seeing the students walk past ☹️

I hear you - seeing the vac schemers at the firm you got rejected from must be really tough, and it’s completely valid to feel that way. But this isn’t the end of the road.

Remember, you can always apply again next year, and there are so many firms out there that would be lucky to have you. One closed door doesn’t define your future. Every setback is just a setup for a comeback, and your journey isn’t over yet. Keep going, because your moment will come!