TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[bibss]

Should I assume PFO from BCLP direct TC considering others have been invited to video interview and AC stage?

 

[kmo20]

Received Withers online Test invite and submitted my application on Monday (for those wondering how long they take to send the invite)

 

[zizszhplum]

Anyone heard from Greenberg Traurig for their 2024 TC?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Should I assume PFO from BCLP direct TC considering others have been invited to video interview and AC stage?

I've seen only two people on the forum who have heard back. Someone here was also mentioning how we'll hear back at the end of July/August. I guess we've got to give them more time. Fingers crossed.

 

[Pokeria]

Anyone heard from Greenberg Traurig for their 2024 TC?

A friend got a TC today!

 

[BM99]

Has anyone applied to S&C's direct TC? And do people receive onholding messages?

 

[aspirationforlaw]

PFO post Shoosmiths AC. Tbf, it doesn't surprise me! I knew from very early on that I probably don't suit the profile of a candidate they're looking for 😂

 

[cwhite233]

Hi all, I've just been invited to Wedlake Bell's first round TC interview. I can't seem to find much about this firm's interview process in the forum, and if anyone has any experience or tips for this in terms of what to expect, please do let me know! It's my first time getting past the application stage in a non VI format, so any advice would be much appreciated

 

[Asil Ahmad]

If a firm has a 200 word count for why this firm is it okay to focus on 1 point and go into more detail than doing 2 points. Would that be okay.

 

[lawapplicant]

PFO post Shoosmiths AC. Tbf, it doesn't surprise me! I knew from very early on that I probably don't suit the profile of a candidate they're looking for 😂

What made you think that?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If a firm has a 200 word count for why this firm is it okay to focus on 1 point and go into more detail than doing 2 points. Would that be okay.

I’d try to aim for two points rather than one if you can. I don’t think you need to go into huge detail for each point.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I’d try to aim for two points rather than one if you can. I don’t think you need to go into huge detail for each point.

Thank you very much for this. I just feel writing 2 points for 200 words will not be strong enough.

 

[wz_13]

for the farrer's tc app, sqe questions dont have word limits - is there a number I should keep in mind for these questions?
Also, the app questions covers several things like legal work exposure, time spend outside work positions of responsibilities, what makes them stand out and challenges experienced. There is also a cover letter, so what do i put in it if the app questions essentially cover everything😭. ->>any help at all would be appreciated greatly

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you very much for this. I just feel writing 2 points for 200 words will not be strong enough.

100 words per point is quite a lot (roughly 3-4 sentences). I am sure this should be sufficient, but if you want to go for one main point that is fine, especially if you feel you can leverage other evidence elsewhere that would showcase your motivations.

 

[Jessica Booker]

for the farrer's tc app, sqe questions dont have word limits - is there a number I should keep in mind for these questions?
Also, the app questions covers several things like legal work exposure, time spend outside work positions of responsibilities, what makes them stand out and challenges experienced. There is also a cover letter, so what do i put in it if the app questions essentially cover everything😭. ->>any help at all would be appreciated greatly

What specifically are the SQE questions?

Sounds like the cover letter should be more motivational based. Are you being asked about why the firm in the application?

 

[littlecat]

I have an interview at Simkins - they said I didn't need to prep anything and we would just go through my application, but does anyone have any previous experience with them and tips on things likely to come up?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

100 words per point is quite a lot (roughly 3-4 sentences). I am sure this should be sufficient, but if you want to go for one main point that is fine, especially if you feel you can leverage other evidence elsewhere that would showcase your motivations.

Thank you very much for this.

 

[M0M007]

100 words per point is quite a lot (roughly 3-4 sentences). I am sure this should be sufficient, but if you want to go for one main point that is fine, especially if you feel you can leverage other evidence elsewhere that would showcase your motivations.

Hello @Jessica Booker with regards to this, I am finding 100 words per point difficult because it does not allow me to be specific or develop my points.

 

[aspiringfuturetrainee2025]

has anyone heard from RPC?

 

[aspiringfuturetrainee2025]

Did Withers send you a separate email with an invitation to complete the test? I submitted my application a few days ago and still have not received a test invite!

I submitted one night and then got my test invite the next day.