TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Ayeshaa]

Anything from Hogan?? Sorry for asking yet again

I applied end of July, but had my first interview yesterday! Think my interview was one of the last ones - when were you interviewed?

I sent my app in around July 31st I haven't heard anything from them not even an interview 🥺

 

[JadeWadey01]

Are Harbottle people still waiting? I still haven’t heard anything and I tried emailing for an update and haven’t had a reply

Yeah, quite a few are despite them saying we'd all hear back by the end of August

 

[Hope4aVS]

PFO from Penningtons Manches 🥲

So sorry to hear that! What office did you apply for? If you don’t mind me asking- I’m awaiting to hear back

 

[Laura1234]

Hi! Can anyone please post the application questions for Clifford Chance's TC app?

Hello,

Apologies if someone already answered this query.

The questions are:

• In no more than 250 words, what are your motivations for applying to Clifford Chance?

• In no more than 250 words, tell us how the skills and attributes you have developed to date will help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer.

• In no more than 400 words tell us about your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of.

• We are aware that the grading system during the Covid-19 pandemic has caused some issues and concerns around grades. To ensure we have as much context around your grades as possible, if there is anything you would like us to be aware of in relation to this, please let us know in the free text box below. Please write N/A if this does not apply to you.

Please feel free to double-check and let me know if there are any inconsistencies.

 

[born&raised]

Hello,

Apologies if someone already answered this query.

The questions are:

• In no more than 250 words, what are your motivations for applying to Clifford Chance?

• In no more than 250 words, tell us how the skills and attributes you have developed to date will help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer.

• In no more than 400 words tell us about your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of.

• We are aware that the grading system during the Covid-19 pandemic has caused some issues and concerns around grades. To ensure we have as much context around your grades as possible, if there is anything you would like us to be aware of in relation to this, please let us know in the free text box below. Please write N/A if this does not apply to you.

Please feel free to double-check and let me know if there are any inconsistencies.

Thank you!

 

[WeRegretToInformYou]

hello, please does anyone know if fresh fields telephone if you have been unsuccessful after ac or just email thank you

 

[samni]

I haven't heard back at all I don't know if that means I'm unsuccessful

Likewise :/ I think they've done a fair number of interviews, so I'd rather just know sooner so I can consider applying for the WVS

 

[Laura1234]

Thank you!

Happy to help

 

[Jedward87]

Anyone else still waiting on Trowers, for a London app?

 

[lw2000]

Anyone else still waiting on Trowers, for a London app?

🙋🏻‍♀️

 

[AnxiousApplicant]

Anyone else still waiting on Trowers, for a London app?

Waiting for Birmingham

Has anyone else received anything, either AC invite or PFO for the Birmingham office?

 

[Ayeshaa]

Likewise :/ I think they've done a fair number of interviews, so I'd rather just know sooner so I can consider applying for the WVS

Same here tbh 😭

 

[Ayeshaa]

Does anyone have any tips for Gibson and Dunn's cover letter. I've sort of wrote half of it but just to make sure I'm on the right track

 

[NaimK]

Anyone who has already done the Freshfields AC got any advice? Particularly in relation to the analytical interview.

 

[basht]

Hi @Jessica Booker

I was wondering if Weil used billable hours or fixed fee arrangement.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker

I was wondering if Weil used billable hours or fixed fee arrangement.

I don’t know unfortunately. I would expect it to always be a mix though depending on the individual client, matter or project.

 

[Rob93]

Anyone who has already done the Freshfields AC got any advice? Particularly in relation to the analytical interview.

Keep a level head and try to have fun with it. It is not super technical and the interviewers will try to guide you towards a discussion of the points that are salient for assessment purposes. I believe there are particular things that they are looking for you to address but I think there are also points for raising interesting/relevant comments even if it's 'off book' so to speak. When reading the article, focus in the first instance on making sure you understand what's going on in it at a fairly granular level BEFORE thinking about what you might want to say about it.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Anyone who has already done the Freshfields AC got any advice? Particularly in relation to the analytical interview.

This post with its links might be helpful:

TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Congrats for the interview invite! Just wondering if you had your interview already if you did how did it go and was it in person? I havent heard back yet so I'm guessing it's a rejection but still wondering how it went for you :)) If it helps I think they are still running interviews into next...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[CR7]

Hi,

Not sure who is best to help me here, but I recently got offered a TC. The partner called me and let me know about the offer. The condition is that I have to complete (and pass) my LPC this year before Sep 2023. He has told me to let him know once I am enrolled on a course.

1. I haven't received a formal offer or an actual contract. Is this an issue? Should I seek to get one before I do anything like applying for the LPC? I trust the firm and the partner etc, I am just unsure of the process of all of this.

2. I have been informed that the LPC fees will be "reimbursed" and that I'll get a grant. I'm unsure if he actually means reimbursed here or whether he means "sponsored" instead since on Chamber Student, it does say that the firm sponsors the LPC. I don't have the funding to pay for LPC fees right now, so does anyone know how it works with firms paying for the LPC? Is it a matter for me to pay for them and then I'll get the money back?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi,

Not sure who is best to help me here, but I recently got offered a TC. The partner called me and let me know about the offer. The condition is that I have to complete (and pass) my LPC this year before Sep 2023. He has told me to let him know once I am enrolled on a course.

1. I haven't received a formal offer or an actual contract. Is this an issue? Should I seek to get one before I do anything like applying for the LPC? I trust the firm and the partner etc, I am just unsure of the process of all of this.

2. I have been informed that the LPC fees will be "reimbursed" and that I'll get a grant. I'm unsure if he actually means reimbursed here or whether he means "sponsored" instead since on Chamber Student, it does say that the firm sponsors the LPC. I don't have the funding to pay for LPC fees right now, so does anyone know how it works with firms paying for the LPC? Is it a matter for me to pay for them and then I'll get the money back?

How long since your call?

It sounds like the firm doesn’t have a preferred supplier and so sounds like you will pay for the LPC and then get the amount reimbursed . Depending on the LPC provider, they might be able to send the invoice directly to the firm (which is another way of doing it).

Ultimately I wouldn’t do anything until you have signed and returned your paperwork. The only issue is many of the LPC courses have either started or will start soon and therefore you may need to push for the paperwork to be sent soon, but that depends how long it’s been since the call.