TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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bibss

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I submitted my TC app to Sullivan & Cromwell 30 mins ago and already got the so-called 'holding email'. Unlike what other people have speculated on this forum in the past, I don't think receiving this email means anything in particular at this point 🤣🤣 I'd love to work in grad recruitment for a day just to get an insight of how this all works in practice!!
 

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I submitted my TC app to Sullivan & Cromwell 30 mins ago and already got the so-called 'holding email'. Unlike what other people have speculated on this forum in the past, I don't think receiving this email means anything in particular at this point 🤣🤣 I'd love to work in grad recruitment for a day just to get an insight of how this all works in practice!!
Majority of automated responses especially if they are using the Allhires service!
 
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@Jessica Booker I have a done the Scottish Legal Diploma but am thinking of applying to some English firms - where on the application should I mentioned the diploma as a qualification, if at all (I know it won't really count for anything)? And should I mention why I'm applying for an English firm in the first place after obtaining the Scottish diploma?

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Hi @islasorna ,

Qualifications like the SLD usually go alongside university degrees (etc)! You should also definitely explain why you are switching to English firms!

Laura :)
 
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Jessica Booker

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I would just add it HAS changed this year and you do need to send a CV - but ONLY for module results as there isn’t a field elsewhere on the new application system. The rest of the cv won’t be read but make sure your module results are in there.
I’ve mentioned this before on this forum and will do so again - Freshfields previously used Taleo for TC apps where the CV field was completely obsolete but this year they are using Workday for the first time. Workday is different as it doesn’t have a module results field, hence the form instructs you to upload a CV which shows your module results.
A CV wouldn’t be necessary if this is the case - just your module results as an attachment (eg a transcript).
 

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A CV wouldn’t be necessary if this is the case - just your module results as an attachment (eg a transcript).
Just got the Freshfields app over the line, actually very proud of how much progress I've made since my initial app draft (that I never sent) 3+ years ago.

Also, there is a freetext box to input module grades for university and A-level results!
 
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Jessica Booker

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Just got the Freshfields app over the line, actually very proud of how much progress I've made since my initial app draft (that I never sent) 3+ years ago.

Also, there is a freetext box to input module grades for university and A-level results!
Then there really won’t need to be duplication with submitting a CV if the expectations is to include them in a free text box.

Good luck to everyone who applied!
 

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Hi there, does anybody have experience with Eversheds video interview? I understand that previously there were 5 questions re future scenarios and past experiences, but happy to hear recent impressions. Any advice would be really appreciated, thanks!
 
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