TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know if Mcdermott will are actually offering TC's this year, theres no mention of it on their website, but there is an application on their apply4law and its advertised on lawcareer! @Jessica Booker do you if this means they're offering them?

If there is an application on their website, it’s likely they are recruiting.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I'm going to. Although I'm not too sure about whether I'm going to submit the same cover letter or not, as it got me through to the VI stage where I didn't progress. Any advice for this @Jessica Booker ? Should I just tweak it a bit to make it more concise than before/use new experiences? I was also going to use the same deal I spoke about before as it's still fairly recent.

I don’t recommend submitting the same cover letter. It should always be updated and refined where possible, and particularly highlight what has changed since your last application (otherwise the firm will just assume the same outcome as last time).

 

[citylaw2025]

Has anyone actually heard back from Sullivan & Cromwell's direct TC, since it's technically rolling (aside from putting apps. on hold)?

 

[bibss]

Has anyone actually heard back from Sullivan & Cromwell's direct TC, since it's technically rolling (aside from putting apps. on hold)?

Someone on here got a rejection today… Good luck with your application! Also I’m not entirely sure it’s rolling!

 

[LawInTheNorth]

If I applied to Hogan Lovells and was rejected back in December time, am I able to apply again now that their applications are open again? I can’t see an answer anywhere on their website

 

[Jessica Booker]

If I applied to Hogan Lovells and was rejected back in December time, am I able to apply again now that their applications are open again? I can’t see an answer anywhere on their website

If you don’t get an answer here, I would email them to ask/or contact them via their social media to see if you can get an answer there.

 

[Milena Tsvetkova]

Hey guys, does anyone know what standard is required to pass a VI and how to actually prepare. I always fail at this stage although I practice recording myself answering different questions and I think that for the majority of it I provide sensible answers and structure. I feel that probably my nerves/gestures fail me, which I do not how to overcome as I am frankly nervous when recording myself under time pressure.

 

[Ghassen]

Guys ! The deadline for White & Case is 16th July. Does it mean midnight today or till tomorrow midnight ?

 

[laurabeaumont]

Does anyone know which firms have training contract and vacation scheme opportunities in the middle east. I am looking at the middle east next application cycle. I know CC, A&0, Clyde and Stephenson Harwood have middle east training contract opportunities are there any other law firms.

Hi @Asil Ahmad ,

I believe Norton Rose Fulbright, DLA Piper, Pinsent Masons and Eversheds do too!

 

[lolamcd1]

Anything from harbottle? 😅

 

[Jessica Booker]

Guys ! The deadline for White & Case is 16th July. Does it mean midnight today or till tomorrow midnight ?

23.59 BST tomorrow

 

[Ghassen]

23.59 BST tomorrow

Thanks 😊

 

[Bubulubu]

Hi @Jessica Booker. I have a question about applications where we are supposed to send in only a cover letter and a CV. I would like to know if we are supposed to list all our grades within the CV in the education section or it is supposed to be an extra page or couple of pages attached to the CV at the end where all grades are listed?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi @Asil Ahmad ,

I believe Norton Rose Fulbright, DLA Piper, Pinsent Masons and Eversheds do too!

Thank you very much for this it is really helpful. I did not know NRF do it also.

 

[NMA]

Hi @Jessica Booker , what is the policy surrounding people who want to work as paralegals/administrators whilst applying for TCs? E.g. If I started an admin role this September and secure a 2025 TC at the same time, would I need to mention this to my employer especially as I know I'd be leaving after a year anyways to do the SQE in 2024.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker. I have a question about applications where we are supposed to send in only a cover letter and a CV. I would like to know if we are supposed to list all our grades within the CV in the education section or it is supposed to be an extra page or couple of pages attached to the CV at the end where all grades are listed?

I would personally suggest including this in your CV within the two page limit and in the normal academic section.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker , what is the policy surrounding people who want to work as paralegals/administrators whilst applying for TCs? E.g. If I started an admin role this September and secure a 2025 TC at the same time, would I need to mention this to my employer especially as I know I'd be leaving after a year anyways to do the SQE in 2024.

You need to check your employment contract but I suspect you’d have to declare any other employment - it’s a fairly standard clause for a law firm due to the conflicts checks that need to be considered.

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Hi @Jessica Booker, hope you are doing well. Could you please tell me, for the TCLA general mock interview, do we get the feedback during the same meeting? Thanks.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker, hope you are doing well. Could you please tell me, for the TCLA general mock interview, do we get the feedback during the same meeting? Thanks.

Yes - it is all done in one session as far as I am aware. Tagging in @Jaysen who will be able to confirm though

 

[Bubulubu]

I would personally suggest including this in your CV within the two page limit and in the normal academic section.

Thank you for your response, I am a mature candidate with years of work experience and trainings so my CV doesn't have the same look as an individual that has just graduated.