TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[thelegalsieve]

You will need to have a clear rationale as to why you won’t and be clear on applications of that rationale and saying that you won’t qualify.

Many will not understand your reasoning when 1) you could qualify before you even start a TC and 2) avoid the QWE element of the SQE. It’s not really the most logical route you are choosing to take and ao it will be strange to many recruiters.

Dedicating time to qualifying and then not doing so will be seen as a bit of a red flag.

I didn't think of it that way before, thank you Jessica! I'll have a think about it before I make any applications

 

[Deleted member 8227]

Has anyone heard back from Ashurst for direct TC recently? I haven't heard anything since their early August email

 

[Yas]

Has anyone heard back from Ashurst for direct TC recently? I haven't heard anything since their early August email

I still haven’t heard anything either and I know we’re not the only ones!

About 2 weeks after applying to Ashurst, I applied to another firm and 2 weeks ago I accepted my TC with them! Meanwhile, complete radio silence from Ashurst 😂

 

[Deleted member 8227]

I still haven’t heard anything either and I know we’re not the only ones!

About 2 weeks after applying to Ashurst, I applied to another firm and 2 weeks ago I accepted my TC with them! Meanwhile, complete radio silence from Ashurst 😂

Glad to know it's not just me 🤣 Congrats on your TC !!

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Trowers just got back to me if anyone is still waiting!

 

[ellensdaleoriginal]

If you are sent an article that forms part of the discussion during an interview, are you allowed to have it with you during the interview?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If you are sent an article that forms part of the discussion during an interview, are you allowed to have it with you during the interview?

Yes - I would expect so

 

[SuperLawyer18]

Received a PFO from HL, for Direct TC, over a month after completing the WGT

 

[djqb]

Goodwin Direct TC PFO

 

[SecretSantaxx]

Hello, my personal tutor just told me that a firm has contacted them for a reference. I did the AC about two weeks ago. Does anyone know if that means I've passed the interview? Thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hello, my personal tutor just told me that a firm has contacted them for a reference. I did the AC about two weeks ago. Does anyone know if that means I've passed the interview? Thanks!

It doesn’t necessarily mean a pass. I know some organisations will do this before they make final decisions.

 

[BiancaM]

does anyone what the law app standards are like for the mcquaig mental agility test and their experience going through the app process with trowers & hamlins? thank you

 

[SS1]

Hi. Has anyone heard back from HFW post app?

 

[Teddy]

Hi, does anyone know for blind interviews if it is generally best not to mention your specific university etc? I couldn't find any information on the firm's website. Thanks

 

[ElleWoods]

Hey - has anyone heard back from Sharpe Pritchard after the WG?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, does anyone know for blind interviews if it is generally best not to mention your specific university etc? I couldn't find any information on the firm's website. Thanks

Best to try and avoid it where you can. It may naturally come up in conversation though, and that’s not an issue unless you are explicitly asked in the interview to not reference it.

 

[Deleted member 2707]

does anyone what the law app standards are like for the mcquaig mental agility test and their experience going through the app process with trowers & hamlins? thank you

I just completed the McQuiag agility test for Trowers if you need any input!

 

[Nad2468-]

Can’t quite believe I’m writing this, but I have been invited for a TC interview with Akin Gump. If anyone has any advice it would be much appreciated.

 

[Aide]

Hey ! I applied for a direct training contract to White & Case in September 2020. I've gotten to the telephone interview stage but haven't heard anything since then. Has anyone who applied in this window heard back? or should I take the radio silence as a rejection and move on?

 

[Celestie]

Interview invite for Akin Gump TC. The email says I will receive a short article the day before that will form part of the interview. If anyone has any experience with this or just advice/tips in general I'd be very grateful.

Would also be good to know how long the interview lasts if anyone has already done it

Not done an interview with them but have done article interviews.

Here are some suggestions:

1. Prepare to summarise and explain the article to the interviewer
2. Prepare to discuss any deals (M&A etc) in the article and their implications on either side
3. I like to think of the 'social, economic, political' factors around it. What would impact ASDA going private? Why does it matter that Lucozade might be reducing sugar? What impacts does Uber's employee definitions have?
4. Think about the firm's seats and client base that will be impacted by the article.
5. Be honest if you don't get something - I said "There was one area where I was not certain. From my understanding it is... Is this correct or could you clarify? "
6. Be realistic - don't overweigh yourself with expectations - its literally just an article, a opportunity