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

[Sarai]

Has anyone applied to the London 2022 Dentons training contract on the Vantage website? I'm surprised Dentons have a TC starting in 2022 cuz the TCs on their website are for 2024?

 

[A M]

i applied to Latham for their summer vs and had mitigating circumstances and didn’t have the alevel grades but passed through to their AC

Hey
I am thinking of applying for Latham Direct TC 2023. Could I message you with a few of my queries?

 

[TCinpipeline]

Out of interest, are there any legal PAs on the forum who are looking to get a training contract and can share their journey so far in the application process? Also @Jessica Booker will most recruiters still take into account legal assistant tasks such as proofreading documents to showcase transferable skills like attention to detail as legal experience or if you see the legal PA position title and immediately think the tasks like the proofreading one given in TC answers as not relevant to class that person as a potential TC candidate?
Thank you.

 

[syw]

Does anyone know what the cut off- percentile is for Freshfields for AC/interview stage?

 

[Sugarcookies]

Has anyone heard back from Russell Cooke for direct training contract AC?

Yes, I heard back last Friday

 

[Al1793]

I’ve completed my freshfields WG 29 Jan and scored in the 60s percentile. Should I assume it’s a pfo?

Hi there, how did you find out your percentile score?

 

[M&Amakesmyday]

Has Freshfields just stopped giving out WGs? I haven't heard back post-app yet lol

 

[Leightoncass]

Has anyone applied to the London 2022 Dentons training contract on the Vantage website? I'm surprised Dentons have a TC starting in 2022 cuz the TCs on their website are for 2024?

Lol same! I thought it was a mistake. I applied too. Any response?

 

[Leightoncass]

Yes, I heard back last Friday

I've not even heard back post-app. Should I assume its PFO?

 

[Leightoncass]

For those who applied to Dentons, how long after submitting your application did you hear back?

Lol never. Never heard back

 

[reesal98]

Just did a Slaughter and May training contract interview. No idea how it went - some answers were good and others not so much. Really couldn’t get a feel from the partners either on how it went. Anyone had an experience with this?

 

[Law2022]

Lol never. Never heard back

Whattttt... So sorry to hear that

 

[legalCheek27]

Has anyone with a Latham AC received any confirmation re when it’s actually happening? I emailed grad rec last Tuesday with my availability and still haven’t heard when my interview’s happening. I know it’ll be on either Tues or Weds next week, but thought they would’ve confirmed by now. Should I follow up or are others in the same boat?

 

[tc.la.vs]

Just did a Slaughter and May training contract interview. No idea how it went - some answers were good and others not so much. Really couldn’t get a feel from the partners either on how it went. Anyone had an experience with this?

had mine a week ago and still waiting to hear... had a similar vibe. v confusing. good luck!! lmk if you hear!

 

[syw]

Has anyone with a Latham AC received any confirmation re when it’s actually happening? I emailed grad rec last Tuesday with my availability and still haven’t heard when my interview’s happening. I know it’ll be on either Tues or Weds next week, but thought they would’ve confirmed by now. Should I follow up or are others in the same boat?

is this for Direct TC? I thought they were non-rolling

 

[legalCheek27]

I no

is this for Direct TC? I thought they were non-rolling

it’s for Summer VS

 

[gaininglaw]

Has anyone with a Latham AC received any confirmation re when it’s actually happening? I emailed grad rec last Tuesday with my availability and still haven’t heard when my interview’s happening. I know it’ll be on either Tues or Weds next week, but thought they would’ve confirmed by now. Should I follow up or are others in the same boat?

I spoke to grad rec and think it gets sent out 5 days before interview - the case study bit we do in our own time not on the day x

 

[reesal98]

had mine a week ago and still waiting to hear... had a similar vibe. v confusing. good luck!! lmk if you hear

had mine a week ago and still waiting to hear... had a similar vibe. v confusing. good luck!! lmk if you hear!

So odd! Good luck too!

 

[relentlesspursuit]

Mayer Brown direct TC AC!!!!!!

Congrats!!! I hate to be that person 😭 but when did you complete the SJT?

 

[John Doe]

Fieldfisher 2023 TC AC invite

Hi @hunt4tc500 and @IsaacDundas congratulations on your AC invites! May I ask how many questions you were asked during the telephone interview? If I also may ask - what are the broader theme(s) of the telephone interview, were they competency/strengths or commercial awareness related?

Thank you! - As I applied for 2024 TC and have yet to receive a telephone interview invite, I'd much likee to know just in case I do get invited.