training contract applications

  1. LillyandSilver

    Clifford gave me a Chance (A now SQE Journey)

    *Edit --> Sorry guys I changed the name of the thread. Spoiler alert I never managed to apply for Clifford Chance but I couldn't pass up the pun. Apologies to those who have been misled.* Intro: Hello, I'm Lilly. I joined the TCLA at the start of this round of applications and in my head, I...
  2. L

    TC Advice Resources

    Hello there everyone! I'm a final year LLB Law student and I'm the first in my family to go to university. I'm struggling with TC applications and I'm finding it extremely difficult to access any kind of help (most being geared towards first and second years). If anyone knows of any TC...
  3. J

    Worried about academics

    Hi all, I just graduated from a RG University with a low 2.1 overall in history and politics. I worked as an estate agent during the second half of my second year and the first half of my third year. Since this February, I have been working at a top 35 firm as an admin in the commercial real...
    • Joshua08
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  4. avyanka09

    BDB Pitmans Training Contract 2025

    Hello all! Hope everyone is doing well and progressing well with their Training Contract (TC) Applications! I applied for the BDB Pitmans TC 2025 in May this year and am still awaiting to hear about the outcome of my application. Hence I started this thread to hear from any other applicants...
    • avyanka09
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    • bdb pitmans training contract 2025 training contract applications training contract interview training contract offer
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  5. M

    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    Hello all! Hope everyone is progressing well with their Training Contract (TC) applications ahead of the key deadlines kicking in over the next couple of days/weeks. I have set up this forum to allow applicants to keep track of updates specifically related to the Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) TC...
    • MPSMM
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    • 2025 norton rose fulbright training contract training contract applications
    • Replies: 399
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  6. S

    How important are LPC grades?

    Hey, So i started the LPC in 2022 (self funded). My whole year has been miserable for personal reasons (poor physical health, mental health, parents’ seperation, not being able to attend 70% of my SGSs). So i did the exams for my electives and a few core modules and for the first time in my...
    • Sayeema_k
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    • application advice application help ask a graduate recruiter training contract advice training contract applications
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  7. ScoUting

    My TC Journey (with many fingers crossed) (UPDATE: 2 TC offers)

    Hi all, This is my second cycle so I am quite late to this accountability thread, but the best time to start is now. I am currently a Paralegal in-house, looking to secure a Training Contract in private practice. So far: I have managed to reach 2 assessment centers, and 1 interview for...
    • ScoUting
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    • accountability cycle hope second time training contract advice training contract applications vacation scheme vacation schemes
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  8. j.s.cox

    My Training Contract Journey

    Hi everyone, I'm Jiya. This year I am trying to improve my commercial awareness and success at AC's as these are the areas I fell down on last year. I will achieve this by: Completing at least one lecture of the courses offered by TCLA each day to have a continuous top-up of general...
  9. MELENA

    Rejection letter from Eversheds

    Hi! I hope you all are doing great! I wanted to discuss my TC application with Eversheds. I applied in June and received a reply which mentioned that they were impressed with the quality of my application. To be precise this is the message I received : Dear Melena Thank you for your...
    • MELENA
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    • eversheds sutherland eversheds sutherland training contract training contract applications
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  10. P

    Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme & Training Contract Application 2024

    Hi all! This forum is for sharing information regarding the Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme & Training Contract (2024) application process. The purpose of this thread will be to: share updates on status of applications; share insight re: Application / VI / AC; and encourage and motivate one...
    • Praying4TC2022
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    • 2024 assessment centre irwin mitchell training contract training contract applications vacation scheme video interview
    • Replies: 153
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
  11. K

    Ambiguous application questions

    Hi, I'm a final-year law student currently applying for TCs. I stumbled upon an application where the only real 'application question' concerned me as a person and what I have achieved in 600 words. Nothing implied of writing about why I want to work with them specifically, why I want to become...
    • kk99
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    • application advice application help application question training contract training contract advice training contract applications
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  12. A

    Ince Gordon Dadds TC application: is it worth it?

    Hello all, I am considering applying for a direct TC for Ince Gordon Dadds. I am interested in them mainly because of their practice areas and because I feel I have somewhat of a foothold with the firm having done an Open Day with them in 2017. But what I have read about online made me...
  13. A

    Why do you want to be a solicitor at an *international law firm*?

    Hi all. Obviously, this is a standard question. However, I note that firms differ in how they phrase the question - some firms simply ask "why a commercial solicitor", and others "why a commercial solicitor at an *international* firm". All the firms I'm applying to are "international firms", so...
    • Am92
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    • application advice application form application help application question commercial law international law firm training contract applications vac scheme why law
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  14. Vishal Singh

    General Query

    What would be your approach in the following questions? 1) My senior asked me to cover for him on his timesheet report to inflate the bill charged to the client. Should I do it? 2) You are the finance director at an MNC Company with 500+ employees. The company has been under a lot of pressure...
  15. B

    Ropes & Gray Vacation Scheme Question and Application Advice

    Hi guys, I was wondering what advice and approach you would give in answering the below commercial law question: "What three proposals would you make to the Partnership if you were Chairperson of Ropes & Gray?" Also, if anyone has had any success with an application to the firm, any tips...
  16. F

    Training contract question help

    Hi all, just joined TCLA so apologies if im posting in the wrong thread, i really dont know how to use this yet! I'm applying to a small firm for a TC at the moment. i really know and like the firm and previous work experience there has encouraged me to apply. However, i'm stuck on how to...
    • famay26
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    • application advice training contract training contract applications
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General Discussion
  17. J

    Direct TC without previous VS/experience

    I was wondering how feasable a direct TC application to firms that offer it would be if I haven't had any previous VS experience or legal work experience. I did however gain a place on a summer VS for a silver circle firm but it was cancelled with no online replacement but I was unable to get a...
  18. B

    Clifford Chance TC commencing 2023

    Hi, I’m looking to apply for the TC for Clifford Chance and have a few questions! • Could we include virtual internships/insight schemes as part of the “work experience” section? • Does scoring a 2:2 in one module (but scoring good 2:1s in the rest of the modules) hinder the application at...
  19. A

    Self-Esteem

    Does anyone else have any experience of not feeling "good enough" for law firms? Like I know that law is hard and I knew what I was getting myself in, but between rejections and seeing people on LinkedIn who have achieved so much more than you, how does one cope with the lowered self-esteem...
    • avocadotoast
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    • experience linkedin rejection training contract training contract applications
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: General Discussion
  20. C

    Ask a future MC Trainee (international applicant) anything

    Hi everyone, I hope you're having a lovely weekend. I received so many kind messages after my post a few days ago that I had received a TC offer from my dream firm. I honestly never thought I would be able to say this out load. Just to give you a bit of a background, I'm an international...
    • CarinaH
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    • application application advice future trainee international student trainee training contract training contract applications
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Applications Discussion

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