TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Rina]

Any news from White & Case 2024 TC post-VI? I'm losing hope hahah

I’ve been waiting for like six weeks and nothing, at this point I’m mentally taking it as a PFO and moving on…!

 

[Jaysen]

It's been a while since I've posted on the forum but really happy to say that I've accepted the TC offer from Dentons! TCLA was a huge part of my application journey and a tremendous help. I really appreciate everything the team and the community does on this platform. I will continue lurking and helping out where I can, but also feel free to DM me with any questions - I will always answer your Qs to the best of my ability.

I also want to give back to the TCLA community - @Jessica Booker @Jaysen - are there any opportunities for me to become involved at TCLA?? Would love to join the application review team!

This is brilliant news, well done! It always means a lot to us and the rest of the community when incoming trainees stick around to help out, so thank you.

We'll be posting any opportunities to get involved here. We're expecting to announce a new round of hiring for the Product Lead team in the next week or so

 

[Jessica Booker]

It's been a while since I've posted on the forum but really happy to say that I've accepted the TC offer from Dentons! TCLA was a huge part of my application journey and a tremendous help. I really appreciate everything the team and the community does on this platform. I will continue lurking and helping out where I can, but also feel free to DM me with any questions - I will always answer your Qs to the best of my ability.

I also want to give back to the TCLA community - @Jessica Booker @Jaysen - are there any opportunities for me to become involved at TCLA?? Would love to join the application review team!

A massive congratulations to you!

 

[the english lawyer]

Any news from White & Case 2024 TC post-VI? I'm losing hope hahah

yes, have the AC tomorrow!

they are super slow at replying

 

[manifestingg]

got a call yesterday from a partner who interviewed for a TC with an offer - stunned, shocked and deeply grateful for the TCLA community 🥹. But also they said not to mention it to other applicants as decisions are still being made, and to wait for grad Rec to formally tell me.
My anxiety is thinking I won’t ever hear from grad rec and don’t in fact have a TC… how long is reasonable to wait and is this standard practice?

thank you alllllll for your insight & support !!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

got a call yesterday from a partner who interviewed for a TC with an offer - stunned, shocked and deeply grateful for the TCLA community 🥹. But also they said not to mention it to other applicants as decisions are still being made, and to wait for grad Rec to formally tell me.
My anxiety is thinking I won’t ever hear from grad rec and don’t in fact have a TC… how long is reasonable to wait and is this standard practice?

thank you alllllll for your insight & support !!!

I know it will be painful waiting this long but up to ten days I would wait.

This is a very standard practice - so please don’t worry about this.

And a massive congratulations!!

 

[rordengracie]

I received a TC offer letter from one of the firms I interviewed at, but they've only given me five days to accept. I want to wait until the first week of October to see if the other firm I applied to will make me an offer.

I've read other threads people have made when faced with a similar dilemma and know that I can accept the offer now and renege later. Even so, is it worth emailing the first firm to ask if they will extend the period for acceptance?

Really appreciate all the help and support this community offers!

 

[Jessica Booker]

I received a TC offer letter from one of the firms I interviewed at, but they've only given me five days to accept. I want to wait until the first week of October to see if the other firm I applied to will make me an offer.

I've read other threads people have made when faced with a similar dilemma and know that I can accept the offer now and renege later. Even so, is it worth emailing the first firm to ask if they will extend the period for acceptance?

Really appreciate all the help and support this community offers!

Yes, you can ask for an extension of the offer, although the firm can also say no to you. I don’t think there is any harm in asking.

 

[rordengracie]

Yes, you can ask for an extension of the offer, although the firm can also say no to you. I don’t think there is any harm in asking.

I see, thank you for the advice!

 

[Bethany]

HL assessment day! Please, please, anyone who has tips or any advice, please share!

I second this! Any advice would be HUGELY helpful!

 

[law249]

Does anyone have advice on how to format a client memo for an AC and how the content should be structured?

 

[gigglingsquid]

Does anyone have advice on how to format a client memo for an AC and how the content should be structured?

Memos are usually for partners/ associates or a supervisor. Letters or emails are for clients. You will usually be told what needs to be included. For instance you might be told that the partner needs a summary of key issues raised in the materials provided and any next steps that you have identified. I usually use around 4-5 bullet points under each category because a memo should still be concise.

 

[law249]

Memos are usually for partners/ associates or a supervisor. Letters or emails are for clients. You will usually be told what needs to be included. For instance you might be told that the partner needs a summary of key issues raised in the materials provided and any next steps that you have identified. I usually use around 4-5 bullet points under each category because a memo should still be concise.

Thank you! Do you know how I would be expected to start the memo. For example, would it just have “memorandum” as a header, and then an executive summary?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you! Do you know how I would be expected to start the memo. For example, would it just have “memorandum” as a header, and then an executive summary?

I wouldn't worry too much about things like this - you are not going to be assessed on the formatting of things like headers, as this usually comes down to individual firm's house styles.

 

[ninaanina]

white & case pfo post VI... does anyone know if I can apply for the vac scheme this year (technically it's a new cycle)

 

[Rina]

white & case pfo post VI... does anyone know if I can apply for the vac scheme this year (technically it's a new cycle)

Same here, after a wait of about 7 weeks. Oh well, we move on!

 

[lmurph]

Hi, does anyone know of any firms recruiting for 2023 start dates?
Trying to get through a few for next year!

Thnaks

 

[Alison C]

Hi, does anyone know of any firms recruiting for 2023 start dates?
Trying to get through a few for next year!

Thnaks

Look on LawCareers.Net - you can filter by date.

 

[law249]

Just wondering if anyone has tips for the Weil interview/in-tray?

 

[sxw517]

Just wondering if anyone has tips for the Weil interview/in-tray?

ditto - would be much appreciated