TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[HopefulLawyer99]

guys I know for sure, Ashurst send AC invites in batches, so don't worry. I remember last year for the TC, I had an ac invite in the second batch. So we should hear back next week

is that due to performance? I just wonder because surely some people will have had an AC before others hear back? Thank you

 

[Abgaal]

is that due to performance? I just wonder because surely some people will have had an AC before others hear back? Thank you

I am not 100% SURE, but I defo do think they would give good candidates a chance!

 

[Freshcutgrass]

Has anyone applied for Linklaters get ahead scheme?

I am!

 

[norothrow324]

Has anyone received a rejection form Ashurst?

 

[Noodles]

Has anyone received a rejection form Ashurst?

nothing from them just yet

 

[Jaysen]

Is it worth applying to a firm (in this case Dentons) about a month before their rolling TC application closes? It's fairly large and takes quite a good % of trainees from direct TC route... Or would I be better off focusing on other applications? Any advice would be appreciated!

Absolutely - I'd still apply with a month to go. While applying earlier is useful, there is still a lot of time before the deadline.

 

[Estupiña Colada]

Has anyone heard from Addleshaw Goddard for their direct TC?

 

[jomar]

Ashurst PFO Direct TC

 

[ADKM]

Rejected from Ashurst 😶‍🌫️

 

[Turnthisstupidfatratyellow]

Baker ac !

 

[rocknr]

Baker ac !

Congrats! When did you complete your VI?

 

[Turnthisstupidfatratyellow]

Congrats! When did you complete your VI?

Tuesday!

 

[rocknr]

Tuesday!

Thank you! Does anyone know if Baker send AC invites in batches?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Anyone else get a Bakers AC invite? maybe from the peeps that did their VIs two weeks ago?

I did mine Monday evening, so still waiting, but clearly some people already are getting invites

 

[spamelinazoid]

Baker ac !

Congrats! what time did you get the email?

 

[Phoebe123451]

hi guys - I haven't heard from Ashurst yet and I know they've sent people invites last week, and also sent out some rejections today. Does anyone know if there's hope or have they just forgotten about me 😂

 

[Samir_O]

bakers direct tc ac!! would greatly appreciate any guidance/advice/tips PLEASE!

 

[wz_13]

How much experience does the government GLD TC expect - i dont have any legal experience and limited experience otherwise. Are they on the same bar as firm TCs in terms of expectations

 

[Lawyerwithadream]

bakers direct tc ac!! would greatly appreciate any guidance/advice/tips PLEASE!

When is your AC please?

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

Hi @Jessica Booker / anyone who can assist.

I recently received a full-time job offer (not law) but I have a summer VS coming up that I am hoping to convert to a TC (the TC is for 2025)

Hypothetically if I were to be successful in converting the VS, would I be able to accept the non-law job offer AND complete the GDL / SQE such that I can work 2023-25 with income and also be studying towards becoming a lawyer:

That is:
- Do firms ever specify in their contracts (e.g., GDL grants) that you can't study and also work for another employer?
- How manageable is the workload? I.e., Is GDL / SQE a full-time endeavour such that working full-time is impossible?

I ask so I can make an informed decision as to whether to accept this full-time job or continue applying for TCs.

Thanks!