TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Asil Ahmad]

My W&C application had passed last year and this year’s one was upgraded and refined imo…with same structure
But this year was a rejection
Anyone gone through the same experience? I feel a bit lost at the moment

I am sorry to hear that but I think the competition this year has increased so don't be too hard on yourself. I got a rejection from Freshfields and my application was really strong as it was reviewed by 2 mentors. I think it is a numbers game and sometimes writing a really good application does not guarantee you pass the application stage for example if they receive 2000 applications and 30% of the strong applications look really good then they assess you based on your grades compared to other people and your work experience compared to others. Don't be too hard on yourself. Take a break for a few days then try to to critique how it could have been improved. Hope this is helpful.

 

[webberwerter]

White and case stay slaying with your insulting rejection email, appreciate it xx

 

[mfuturetrainee]

White and case stay slaying with your insulting rejection email, appreciate it xx

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 their email is the equivalent of sorrows,sorrows, prayers

 

[koko1029]

I am sorry to hear that but I think the competition this year has increased so don't be too hard on yourself. I got a rejection from Freshfields and my application was really strong as it was reviewed by 2 mentors. I think it is a numbers game and sometimes writing a really good application does not guarantee you pass the application stage for example if they receive 2000 applications and 30% of the strong applications look really good then they assess you based on your grades compared to other people and your work experience compared to others. Don't be too hard on yourself. Take a break for a few days then try to to critique how it could have been improved. Hope this is helpful.

Thank you for your thoughtful response.
I’m starting to lose hope at this point…my grade is a 65% 2:1. I do have a lot of legal work experience but if Firsts with legal work experiences and a strong app comes along…I can’t go back and change my grade 😭 Do you have any advice on how to recover from this slump?

 

[Tintin06]

But grad recruit said they don’t give feedback
How do I get them to give me feedback over the phone?

Just ask for it and see what they say. It’s harder to deny you on the phone than over an impersonal email, IMO.

 

[Adrian_S]

Did anyone who applied to W&C after 16 July receive a PFO? Would like my PFO asap.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Thank you for your thoughtful response.
I’m starting to lose hope at this point…my grade is a 65% 2:1. I do have a lot of legal work experience but if Firsts with legal work experiences and a strong app comes along…I can’t go back and change my grade 😭 Do you have any advice on how to recover from this slump?

No worries.

Trust me I am in the same situation and am starting to lose hope also.

My advice will be to take a break from applications and the forum a few days then come back after a few days and have a look at your application.

This is just my advice on what I would do plus I am entering my 5th application cycle so know the stress of applications.

 

[BM99]

Did anyone who applied to W&C after 16 July receive a PFO? Would like my PFO asap.

LOL I applied on 9 July but still hasn't received my PFO

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Did anyone who applied to W&C after 16 July receive a PFO? Would like my PFO asap.

im pretty sure i applied near that date and am still waiting for a PFO lmao, im so convinced ive started prepping winter vac scheme

 

[EliteWhovian]

So sorry to hear about the pfos

 

[Tintin06]

⚪️➕💼 White & Case ac…

…cording to their grad rec will get back to people by the end of this week. WVS dates to be announced soon.

 

[naz02]

BCLP AC invite!! They got back to me just 5 hours after my first-round interview 😂

 

[mkt]

When’s the White & Case VI?

I did it on Tuesday.

 

[Deleted member 3712]

Hi all,

Are there any virtual or London-based conferences (either for students or professionals), newsletters, groups, more niche search terms for LinkedIn other than ‘private equity’ you would recommend that I use to network with private equity professionals (legal or otherwise) outside of direct messaging them?

I want to get more involved with private equity law and my university careers service did not host many events with the private equity sector.

 

[icl]

has anyone asked for WG test results from Freshfields and gotten a reply?? i sent them a 2nd email after sending one 10 days ago to ask for it

i hope they get back to me soon ik theyre doing interviews and ACs for tcs etc but i jus wanna find out whether my app was weaker in comparison to WG or vice versa

yeah they replied after almost 2 weeks, I scored 78th percentile, didn't make it

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

yeah they replied after almost 2 weeks, I scored 78th percentile, didn't make it

sorry if this is a weird question but did they specifically say that your app didn't make the cut? because 78 on the WG seems like a good score to me (pls correct me if I am wrong).

 

[bibss]

What’s happening with Weil?

 

[Pokeria]

sorry if this is a weird question but did they specifically say that your app didn't make the cut? because 78 on the WG seems like a good score to me (pls correct me if I am wrong).

Some firms look for over 80 others for over 85

 

[NadineBusty]

Anyone heard back from Gide?

 

[labrador]

Hi does anyone know if ULAW provide textbooks for the PGDL? or do you have to order them?

Also, when do you choose the optional modules for the PGDL? I'm about to start in September online and I haven't been asked about any optional modules yet! I want to make sure I choose some that are more compatible with corporate law!