TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[spamelinazoid]

Anyone else heard anything from Baker McKenzie?

Not heard anything yet and am now half anticipating a double whammy from HL and BM lol

 

[Tintin06]

HL PFO too lol! Oh well...

80-85% of TCs go to VSers. They have 50 Training Contracts overall...

 

[spamelinazoid]

80-85% of TCs go to VSers. They have 50 Training Contracts overall...

I think thats the case for most, besides the MCs. With mid-sized intakes they do tend to recruit from the 2-3 vac schemes they do and allocate the rest to DTC.

 

[legallysoph]

brabners test invite! happy about this one as i got rejected post app for them last year

Have you heard back from them post test yet?

 

[Aspiringlawyer_]

I wonder if HL will let everyone know today or they're sending outcomes in batches. I keep refreshing my email! 😅

 

[norothrow324]

Anyone else on Baker?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Baker Mckenzie PFO, genuinely wanna cry loll

Same, was really sure of my application and have experience too so shit to not even make it to the test :/ did apply on the deadline so maybe it was that but I thought it wasn’t meant to matter with them…

 

[RaniaH062002]

Sorry to hear that did you apply quite early to them?

When did you apply if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[Khagrammmmmm]

The mental toll of applying for TC's, especially as a graduate student in their mid 20's is not spoken enough for my liking.

I consider myself thick-skinned, but as Katy Perry once said I feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind.

 

[spamelinazoid]

The mental toll of applying for TC's, especially as a graduate student in their mid 20's is not spoken enough for my liking.

I consider myself thick-skinned, but as Katy Perry once said I feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind.

Applying for jobs in the legal sector is the most violently humbling experience I have ever had, and this is my 3rd cycle 🥹

 

[norothrow324]

Same, was really sure of my application and have experience too so shit to not even make it to the test :/ did apply on the deadline so maybe it was that but I thought it wasn’t meant to matter with them

Sorry to hear!

When did you find out?

 

[Tintin06]

The mental toll of applying for TC's, especially as a graduate student in their mid 20's is not spoken enough for my liking.

I consider myself thick-skinned, but as Katy Perry once said I feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind.

Also applying as a career changer. Hogan Lovells rejection email was amusing. Wishing me luck with my studies. I finished my degree in 2019... I know most applicants are students. Still, it doesn't feel very inclusive.

 

[trainee4u]

Also applying as a career changer. Hogan Lovells rejection email was funny. Wishing me luck with my studies. I finished my degree in 2019...

I know most applicants are students. Still, it doesn't feel very inclusive.

Not as bad as the Clyde rejection I got:

Regrettably, based on the information provided, we have noticed you do not meet the eligibility requirements for this role. Please review the job description to understand the requirements.

We understand this might not be the news you were hoping for, but please know that we truly appreciate the dedication and time you've committed to your application.

While this path might not be right for right now, please take a glance at our eligibility requirements in our FAQs and consider applying again in 12 months' time.

Those eligibility requirements? You must be an undergraduate, graduates can get lost.

Try again in 12 months' time? Hah.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Not as bad as the Clyde rejection I got:

Regrettably, based on the information provided, we have noticed you do not meet the eligibility requirements for this role. Please review the job description to understand the requirements.

We understand this might not be the news you were hoping for, but please know that we truly appreciate the dedication and time you've committed to your application.

While this path might not be right for right now, please take a glance at our eligibility requirements in our FAQs and consider applying again in 12 months' time.

Those eligibility requirements? You must be an undergraduate, graduates can get lost.

Try again in 12 months' time? Hah.

Wait what, they dont accept graduate applications??

 

[wannabe_solicitor]

Baker Mckenzie PFO, genuinely wanna cry loll

Same. We got this!!! Also lol at the spelling mistake in the PFO email :’)

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Same. We got this!!! Also lol at the spelling mistake in the PFO email :’)

Hahahahaha just noticed it

Out of interest, when did you guys apply? Wondering if it’s cause I applied on the deadline

 

[millieplatt1]

does anyone know how many people receive the Withers test, it says in the email it’s the next step but i’m pretty sure it’s automatic? thanks!

 

[James Wakefield]

does anyone know how many people receive the Withers test, it says in the email it’s the next step but i’m pretty sure it’s automatic? thanks!

I think it might be automatic or semi-automatic (so sent out if you meet the minimum requirements). I got sent one early the following morning after applying the previous night.

 

[Amiyrerose]

Has anyone heard from Ashurst post online assessment ?

 

[Alturistic whale]

It wouldn't be possible to cover everything in a job description (JD) in a cover letter - but it is important to cover:

• Why specifically this opportunity (more so why this department/role rather than "why this firm")
• Highlighting your key skills/experiences that align with some of the JD's requirements that you think are less obvious from your CV or aspects you particularly want to highlight - this should effectively be the "why you" part of a cover letter

What length do you recommend for a a cover letter for a paralegal role? Would 2 pages be too much?