TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[gw9]

Invite to book Freshfields AC just came through (after being asked to switch cohort)

 

[BM99]

Only one invitation?

 

[awllaw]

Anyone get a Russell-Cooke interview?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Freshfields post-WG PFO just now

 

[cls33]

Freshfields pfo :/

 

[spamelinazoid]

I'm surprised they don't do at least a small feedback note for the WG. Considering this is their only step before an AC, in my experience, other firms do give some sort of feedback at this stage, even if generic...

 

[cls33]

I'm surprised they don't do at least a small feedback note for the WG. Considering this is their only step before an AC, in my experience, other firms do give some sort of feedback at this stage, even if generic...

I think you can email and ask for your wg score

 

[Abgaal]

Freshfields Rejected Post WG tooo, surprised to be fair, but on to the next I guess

 

[spamelinazoid]

I'm surprised as well, but I appreciate that they seem to be sending out invites for ACs and rejections together. Hate it when firms make you wait 6 years to find out you've been rejected.n

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

Only one invitation?

I also got an invite today for an AC

 

[sxw517]

Does Covington & Burling not do a direct TC?

 

[rachqq]

Surprised to have received an invite to Freshfields' AC! Anyone have any advice on the news article interview in particular?

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

Surprised to have received an invite to Freshfields' AC! Anyone have any advice on the news article interview in particular?

Congrats!! Did you apply for august 2025 or feb 2026?

 

[rachqq]

Congrats!! Did you apply for august 2025 or feb 2026?

Congrats to you as well!! I applied for august 2025, you?

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

Congrats to you as well!! I applied for august 2025, you?

Same, although i got asked to change to feb 2026. congrats on getting ur first preference!

 

[axbg]

what firms are you applying to for direct tc? i already have one SVS and waiting for an AC outcome for another but I want to be extra prepared so i am applying to some direct tcs, I am considering applying to Stephenson hardwood, ashurst and paul hastings (from which im doing a mentoring scheme w them and i'll be fast tracked), any other firms you all are applying to now?

 

[kmo20]

Hi, for the BCLP application, is it necessary to use all 500 words for each question? If anyone has any advice on the application in general and particularly and the situational judgment question about working as a trainee in the finance department would be really appreciated )

 

[Jimpix]

Bird & Bird PFO. Fuck 'em.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi, for the BCLP application, is it necessary to use all 500 words for each question? If anyone has any advice on the application in general and particularly and the situational judgment question about working as a trainee in the finance department would be really appreciated )

I personally think many people miss a lot of the steps you should consider with that scenario based question and that the word count should be mostly utilised.

 

[kmo20]

I personally think many people miss a lot of the steps you should consider with that scenario based question and that the word count should be mostly utilised.

Thank you Jessica, this is helpful to know