TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[hannah04]

I haven’t heard from them since the VI last week. But I think they have ACs next week but I’m not sure if that’s for London. When did you do your VI?

I haven't even gotten a VI invite 😂 I applied on the deadline for the London office, so either they're working their way through the application forms still or its an impending PFO

 

[Louise59]

k&L Gates holding e-mail!

 

[mfuturetrainee]

HL pfo post WG FINALLY

 

[M0M007]

HL pfo post WG FINALLY

Ahh, when did you do the test Btw ? Did u ask them for the results ?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Ahh, when did you do the test Btw ? Did u ask them for the results ?

yeah I asked for my results, also can anybody explain to me how HG percentile work I was a bit confused

 

[legalbeagle]

2 weeks!

I haven't clicked on the test yet but how long did you have to complete it - 30, 45 mins? Thanks

 

[amrita6399]

HL pfo post WG FINALLY

Same here! Do you know what is the email for the Graduate Recruitment? I wanted to ask them for my score.

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Hey, everyone. Does anyone know if Clifford Chance still have a single question on their Direct TC App? Thanks.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Same here! Do you know what is the email for the Graduate Recruitment? I wanted to ask them for my score.

Yk the email they sent through Candid, if you see who sent it you can see who to reply to underneath the noreply

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Hey, everyone. Does anyone know if Clifford Chance still have a single question on their Direct TC App? Thanks.

I think they have 3 qs now but id love to know too cuz I was a bit puzzled

 

[SemperParatus]

Any news from Weil for their tc?

Sorry if I keep asking about this, does anyone have any idea when the interviews will be held? is it this month or September? Many thx

 

[AlexC]

Sorry if I keep asking about this, does anyone have any idea when the interviews will be held? is it this month or September? Many thx

I still haven't heard anything either! Would appreciate updates

 

[NMA]

I would say it is best if you don't tell them even if they ask as you have no obligation to let them know why you are taking annual leave. However, they have the right to reject your AL request. Just curious, did you receive an invite to an AC and, if so, at what firm?

No invite to an AC, just preparing myself if I do get an invite because it would've been extremely pointless me doing the application if I can't even attend the AC anyway

 

[NMA]

They don't usually ask. However, if someone is to ask an innocuous question like 'up to anything fun?', I usually reply with a fictitious hospital appointment.

And they're fine with you taking just one day off in the week? Sorry I'm not too sure how it works, I thought most people take weeks off at a time

 

[NMA]

If you were a paralegal then I would just say it’s an AC. Every role I’ve had they’ve wanted me to get a TC! If not then maybe don’t say why, just say it’s a doctors appointment if it’s an interview or just ask for AL if it’s an AC.

Not a paralegal so I guess I'll just say it's an appointment, when you've asked for AL were they okay with it being just one day off?

 

[Kodak123]

HL PFO this is too far now😭

 

[Rollon23]

HL PFO this is too far now😭

Sorry to hear that, was this after the test or post application ?

 

[LegallyBrown]

And they're fine with you taking just one day off in the week? Sorry I'm not too sure how it works, I thought most people take weeks off at a time

Hey, so when it comes to AL - as someone who has literally utilised all theirs within their first 6 months of the role (sad times) - you can request leave for whatever and whenever.

Whether they accept it is at their discretion, however they usually will have a good reason for saying no e.g. “everyone in the team is on AL that day, we need you in”.

As for amount of leave, I have never known a company to deny leave requests for being too short. In fact, I think they’d prefer shorter leaves as it doesn’t impact resource as much. It’s leave that is longer than 2 weeks that is usually frowned upon.

My advice would be to wait until you have confirmation and request one day of leave. If you want to get ahead due to notice, then put in a prospective request and say to your manager you will confirm closer to the time.

It’s easier to have leave booked and cancel at the time rather than not have it booked and immediately expect it.

As for reasons, I don’t think you should tell them regardless of whether they support you or not. At the end of the day, they’re a business and you’re their resource. If they have any sense you’re not serious about the role, you may eventually get ignored for promotions because they question how long you’ll actually stay there for. So just say it’s a family event.

 

[Kodak123]

Sorry to hear that, was this after the test or post application ?

Sorry to hear that, was this after the test or post application ?

test

 

[NMA]

Hey, so when it comes to AL - as someone who has literally utilised all theirs within their first 6 months of the role (sad times) - you can request leave for whatever and whenever.

Whether they accept it is at their discretion, however they usually will have a good reason for saying no e.g. “everyone in the team is on AL that day, we need you in”.

As for amount of leave, I have never known a company to deny leave requests for being too short. In fact, I think they’d prefer shorter leaves as it doesn’t impact resource as much. It’s leave that is longer than 2 weeks that is usually frowned upon.

My advice would be to wait until you have confirmation and request one day of leave. If you want to get ahead due to notice, then put in a prospective request and say to your manager you will confirm closer to the time.

It’s easier to have leave booked and cancel at the time rather than not have it booked and immediately expect it.

As for reasons, I don’t think you should tell them regardless of whether they support you or not. At the end of the day, they’re a business and you’re their resource. If they have any sense you’re not serious about the role, you may eventually get ignored for promotions because they question how long you’ll actually stay there for. So just say it’s a family event.

thank you very much.