TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[TCApp268]

congrats! when did you do your vi?

About two weeks ago-a couple of days before the deadline.

 

[YJ]

For Freshfields they said to me prob a week-ish

When did you have your AC?

 

[CC03]

Freshfields or Fieldfishers?

I’m referring to Freshfields, not Fieldfishers

 

[Jammo58]

I’m referring to Freshfields, not Fieldfishers

Might be wise not to use "FF" in these channels as I'm sure this confusion has happened many times before haha

 

[OEK-KEO]

Anyone invited to Orrick’s assessment day?

No. When are invites expected?

 

[Simba281]

Hi @Jessica Booker, hope you’re well! How would you go about answering ‘why haven’t you got a TC yet?’ In an interview

 

[lawstress]

L&W AC!

 

[Akumpzinho]

Just got a L&W AC invite too!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi, it is open! Here is the link: https://ccllp.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=JR-3735&lang=en

Do you know if graduates are eligible to apply for their TC this year or not.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do you know if graduates are eligible to apply for their TC this year or not.

Graduates have always been able to apply, they have just prioritised penultimate year applicants in the past.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Graduates have always been able to apply, they have just prioritised penultimate year applicants in the past.

Thank you very much for this.

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

Add

No. When are invites expecteD

Did you do a written assessment?

 

[OEK-KEO]

Add

Did you do a written assessment?

Yes, on the 12th.

 

[wolfwoman]

Has anyone heard back from Penningtons Manches Cooper yet?

have you heard back yet?

 

[YJ]

Does anyone know how long Freshfields take to get back post-AC? Had mine yesterday!

 

[Jedward87]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from Trowers? I’m dying here lol

 

[average_jo123]

Just did my White & Case video interview.. I had prepared answers for just about every question that showed up and rehearsed them beforehand but when it came to the actual recording I was so nervous that I just couldn't stop stuttering 😭

I got invited to 2 video interviews last cycle and faced the same problem - got rejected from both after the car crash VIs lol. Rn I'm thinking I've screwed up yet another VI and ruined my chances again I'm just very disheartened that I'm not even getting through to AC because I'm struggling so much with VIs

I know that VIs are supposed to help bring your application to life, but can anyone here share tips on how not come across as too tense and how to keep your nerves under enough control to not stutter and speak too fast?

And from a grad rec perspective @Jessica Booker have you ever found yourself still progressing a candidate even though he/she stuttered a bit or seemed a little flustered but still managed to deliver good points across in the recording? Or is it so competitive that only the recordings with good substance in their answers, as well as being well-structured and well-composed (i.e. near perfect) get progressed to the next stage?

Also in case anyone wondering...
Opportunity I applied for: London 2024 Training Contract
Deadline: 15 July 2022
I applied on: 15 July 2022
Received VI invite: 17 August 2022 (you have 5 days from when you receive the invite to complete the VI on Launchpad) VI recordings are reviewed on a rolling basis.
VI format: 3 questions total; 15 seconds prep time before each question, recording lasts for 90 seconds. You are not allowed to re-record.

 

[lw2000]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from Trowers? I’m dying here lol

Yes - might drop them an email bc in the application submission it said we could expect to hear by the end of August but it’s not looking good atm

 

[atelier]

NRF telephone interview! any tips would be greatly greatly appreciated! As this is my first ever Ti, I'd also be grateful to know how to prepare and what I should be expecting etc.

So far I had interviews/ACs with Withers, CC, Macfarlanes and Harbottle so I would love to share my experience as well! feel free to DM me or reply to this post!

 

[Bradley Draper]

I wonder if Hogan will get back this week?