TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[gw9]

Has anyone not had any response from Freshfields for 2025 TC? I've had neither a rejection or WG invite and it seems everyone else has at least heard back in some way

Have you checked the workday portal? Still strange that they haven’t been in contact, but I think some people said theirs updated to show as completed if it was a rejection.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Quick question that I'm hoping you may be able to help with @Jessica Booker, I am mostly applying for direct training contracts this year.

I'm wondering if I get to the interview stage for the Direct TC applications, will I be asked why I didn't apply for their firms VS? Considering it will be obvious I have applied to VS's, as I have two lined up.

I didn't apply for many VSs as I am in full-time employment atm and didn't want to be expending all of my annual leave on VS's. Does this sound like a bit of a cop-out?

Yes, that could easily be a question but you have the rationale as to why you didn’t, so I wouldn’t worry about it. It’s not a cop out.

 

[sxw517]

Yes, that could easily be a question but you have the rationale as to why you didn’t, so I wouldn’t worry about it. It’s not a cop out.

Thanks Jessica!

 

[ChloeC]

Has anyone heard from Lewis Silkin yet?

 

[AI]

Has anyone heard from Lewis Silkin yet?

In their website, it says you'll hear back by April as that is when they shortlist candidates for the pre-selection assessments

 

[ChloeC]

In their website, it says you'll hear back by April as that is when they shortlist candidates for the pre-selection assessments

thank you!

 

[milliejeyes]

Has anyone applied to BCLP direct TC and heard back post-test yet? I did the online test around 23rd Jan, not sure when to expect to hear back?

 

[sxw517]

Has anyone applied to BCLP direct TC and heard back post-test yet? I did the online test around 23rd Jan, not sure when to expect to hear back?

I applied in November and not heard back, so I think we might hear back after vac schemes?

 

[milliejeyes]

I applied in November and not heard back, so I think we might hear back after vac schemes?

I was thinking that too. Thank you!

 

[newtothis]

Has anyone applied to BCLP direct TC and heard back post-test yet? I did the online test around 23rd Jan, not sure when to expect to hear back?

I went to their open day and the emerging talent team said they are still doing ac’s for vac schemers so direct TC applicants won’t hear back until like may.

 

[milliejeyes]

I went to their open day and the emerging talent team said they are still doing ac’s for vac schemers so direct TC applicants won’t hear back until like may.

Thank you so much!

 

[kasey]

I'm a penultimate year student and didn't manage to secure a VS this summer. I had post-AC rejections for 3 MC firms for this cycle and I'm wondering whether or not to go for direct TC. One of them offered me an open day in return for VS. I felt that I've made it so close yet still miles away, and I know I've got a lot to work on myself after those rejections. Will there be chances for a direct TC applicant without a VS? What would be the best way to improve on AC skills? I feel that I didn't perform terribly but not exceptionally well either @Jessica Booker

 

[MH]

Has anyone heard from Fieldfisher following their partner interview?

 

[hopefulfuturetrainee24]

Has anyone heard from Fieldfisher following their partner interview?

Not yet. I had mine Thursday morning for Birmingham. When did you have yours?

 

[MH]

Not yet. I had mine Thursday morning for Birmingham. When did you have yours?

Same - I had mine on Tuesday for London TC. Hopefully good news is pending for both of us

 

[The Lincoln Lawyer_66]

Hi guys, has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie reading their 2025 direct TC application. Just conscious as this is a rolling basis deadline!
Thanks.

 

[penguin123]

Hey does anyone know whether Gibson Dunn recruits exclusively off their vacation schemes?

 

[hkulsk2021]

Same - I had mine on Tuesday for London TC. Hopefully good news is pending for both of us

I applied for London TC too - application has been put 'on hold' post test since late January. May I asked when did you submit your application?

 

[MH]

I applied for London TC too - application has been put 'on hold' post test since late January. May I asked when did you submit your application?

I applied early December

 

[Phoebe Turner]

Still waiting for Freshfields PFO