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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
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When LinkedIn tells you 3 lawyers from the firm that rejected you after the final TC application last cycle viewed your profile this week 🥲
PFO from Myerson's. Disappointed as I really liked the firm, but never mind, next year.
Does anyone know if Slaughter & May will be reopening direct training contract applications in January/ at any point next year? The current deadline is October. I don't think I have enough experience to apply yet, so was planning on applying for the Winter Workshop, and as I can only make one application at a time it means I can't apply for a training contract as well. I'm really keen on the firm so I want to know if I should just go for it and apply for a training contract now, or wait and do the workshop and then apply for a TC when they reopen direct applications?
Can anyone give me some insight on whether I am best placed to apply for Slaughter and May's 'Winter Workshop' or just a direct TC? The winter workshop seems to indicate you have the opportunity to apply for a TC at the end, is this in the form of a TC interview or you have to complete the normal application process again?
For context, I am a first-class history graduate from Bristol who has just completed the GDL.
For context, I am a first-class history graduate from Bristol who has just completed the GDL.
If I remember correctly from last year, winter workshop candidates were automatically considered for the TC. I think that means you didn't have to complete the TC application process again
Struggling to find space on my Slaughter and May cover letter, is the address essential? Will it look less professional if I do not include it?
Take what I say with a grain of salt as I know no more than you do, but I wouldn't get rid of the address. I'd suggest to you that if you're struggling for space then you're writing too much for a cover letter.
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Their address I would, your address I have seen people not include and still be successful.
It is a cover letter and really should have the formalities of one.
Hi @Jessica Booker
The TCLA premium application guide for Slaughter and May said that the address was not a necessary formality. Would you say that I should try and shorten my cover letter to get the address in or should it be something I add in if I have space? Also do you think it would be alright to make it 11 instead of 12 font to perhaps fit the address in? Thanks.
I read a successful applicants cover letter a few days ago and they didn’t have any addresses on there. Considering they were offered a direct TC, I would agree that it’s not a necessary formality.
Ashurst just sent through an email stating I had a virtual assesment centre over zoom so I expect everyone should find out soon.
Hopefully everyone here gets some positive news.
Hopefully everyone here gets some positive news.
Hi, have you heard anything further from Orrick post WG? I haven't heard anything since completion or from my email but I don't want to harass them and send a follow up as I know its a busy time for GR.
I just received an email inviting me for an AC with Ashurst (direct TC App) as well! In the meantime, I accepted a TC offer with a different firm, so I will have to decline! Hopefully, opening up a space for someone else!
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