TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[James Wakefield]

I'm so antsy to hear from Ashurst 😭

I think last year it was the last week of April. So still a bit to go.

 

[Flu1dity]

Has anyone heard back from Mishcon post summer AC?

Not myself, they mentioned on my AC day that we would hear by May 5th and I got the sense it would be closer to that date than earlier on aha.

 

[whywhy88]

Hogan Lovells rejection. This one stings a lot. Not made it past a single application stage this cycle 😭

 

[Tintin06]

Hogan Lovells rejection. This one stings a lot. Not made it past a single application stage this cycle 😭

It has been a rough cycle. Only one telephone interview for me. All that after 30+ TC/VS apps. Still, open days can be helpful. Maybe try that if applying again. Then you’ve shown commitment to firms.

 

[whywhy88]

It has been a rough cycle. Only one telephone interview for me. All that after 30+ TC/VS apps. Still, open days can be helpful. Maybe try that if applying again. Then you’ve shown commitment to firms.

That’s the thing, I’ve been to numerous open days with HL and I even did their lift off scheme last year. They really are my top firm 😔

 

[Tintin06]

That’s the thing, I’ve been to numerous open days with HL and I even did their lift off scheme last year. They really are my top firm 😔

There’s plenty more firms out there. Easy to get set on firms. But they’re more similar than different. You could always reapply to them. I felt this way for W&C.

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

That’s the thing, I’ve been to numerous open days with HL and I even did their lift off scheme last year. They really are my top firm 😔

Applying to firms is a lot like dating - just because they laugh at your jokes and flirt with you and maybe even have one-night stands with you, doesn't mean they're invested. Maybe they just enjoy the attention you're giving them. Attraction ≠ Intention ≠ Investment. Don't invest in someone who won't invest in you.

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

There’s plenty more firms out there. Easy to get set on firms. But they’re more similar than different. You could always reapply to them. I felt this way for W&C.

by the time one enters their third/fourth cycle, all firms become dream firms tbh

 

[adrian_nlh]

has anyone else applied to fried frank's TC? if so, does anyone know what the word limit is supposed to be for the questions? The cover letter entry states a 500 word limit but there is no mention for the other 3 questions. There also isn't a maximum word entry in the boxes. I figured the best is just to go for the standard 300 limit but does anyone have any further insight?

Yes. I got to a first stage int with them last year. I can't remember what I wrote but I will check for you later today.

 

[jacksollaf]

How did you find the AC? And don’t say “using Google Maps”! Where else are you applying to?

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 honestly, I found it really really enjoyable, wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be, but obviously everyone has something to offer and I just hope I had what they were looking...

applied to a bunch of other places, I think you saw it before, on the vacation scheme thread... but my top 5 choices were as a couple of months ago: 1) King & Spalding 2) W&C 3) HSF 4) Debevoise 5) baker Mckenzie

rejected from all, except K&S so far, hopefully I get through cuz it's insanely good

 

[ilovegardening1111]

Anything from Kingsley Napley?

 

[Anon Lawyer]

Anything from Kingsley Napley?

I haven’t heard anything

 

[law_junkie]

I haven’t heard anything

me neither, they did say they would send emails to successful applicants at 5:30 today or else it would be a pfo so......🥲

 

[spamelinazoid]

Anyone still waiting to hear from HL and Bakers?

 

[law_junkie]

me neither, they did say they would send emails to successful applicants at 5:30 today or else it would be a pfo so......🥲

nvm just received the email

 

[User5678]

Kingsley Napley test invite!!

 

[Anon Lawyer]

Just heard back from Kingsley Napley!

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Got rejected by Browne Jacobson post telephone interview, then an online test invite from Kingsley Napley 10 minutes later

 

[trainee4u]

Kingsley Napley test invite!!

nine minutes late, tsk-tsk 😂

looks like it is a PFO for me

 

[chlawstudent]

Kingsley Napley test invite too!