TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

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axelbeugre

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If you get offered a TC over the phone, is it wise to keep applying etc. until you’ve had the formal letter through? I verbally accepted for my top choice post-AC and struggling to get motivated to keep going, but conscious not too get complacent just in case 🫣
You already have your offer and as soon as it has been communicated to you, it is binding so I would not worry. If you want more offers then definitely keep applying, but if you already know that this is your first option, I would just celebrate and let other opportunities for people who are still applying!

Congratulations on getting your offer! You are going to be a lawyer and that is exciting!
 

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You already have your offer and as soon as it has been communicated to you, it is binding so I would not worry. If you want more offers then definitely keep applying, but if you already know that this is your first option, I would just celebrate and let other opportunities for people who are still applying!

Congratulations on getting your offer! You are going to be a lawyer and that is exciting!
Thank you! Puts my mind at ease. I think it’s a mixed case of being anxious to have it in writing and also the fact it still feels surreal to have got to this stage!
 

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If you get offered a TC over the phone, is it wise to keep applying etc. until you’ve had the formal letter through? I verbally accepted for my top choice post-AC and struggling to get motivated to keep going, but conscious not too get complacent just in case 🫣
I don't think you need to do this if it is your top choice - there would be little point as you are only going to accept the offer you have got.
 

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    Quick question @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre or anyone

    I’ve heard from a previous candidate that an interview question is “discuss a current news article that’s interested you recently” I’ve chosen to talk about a new case on IP (trademarks) but in my interview I hope to emphasise that I am draw to the firms Technology, science and industry sector which covers life science. With this being said when I explain my reasoning for wanting to work in this sector I will explain a life science case that the firm advised on and how that is interesting to me, In addition to my background in technology in my current job.

    Would talking about a recent IP case be too far from Life science area? Or as they both fall under one sector for this firm would it be okay?
     
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    Quick question @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre or anyone

    I’ve heard from a previous candidate that an interview question is “discuss a current news article that’s interested you recently” I’ve chosen to talk about a new case on IP (trademarks) but in my interview I hope to emphasise that I am draw to the firms Technology, science and industry sector which covers life science. With this being said when I explain my reasoning for wanting to work in this sector I will explain a life science case that the firm advised on and how that is interesting to me, In addition to my background in technology in my current job.

    Would talking about a recent IP case be too far from Life science area? Or as they both fall under one sector for this firm would it be okay?
    I think it would be totally fine to talk about IP as I personally think it is really relevant to life sciences anyway. Having a training contract from a tech firm like Goodwin, I was exposed in my vacation scheme to what they do in IP, and a lot of the deals they work on are life sciences related so I would say IP is very much linked to life sciences in a way. I do not see why you could not talk about it.

    Good luck with the interview!
     
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    Congrats on the offer!! That’s amazing.

    Do they give you the feedback on the call, or do you schedule a time for the feedback?
    Thank you so much!! The feedback was relatively brief but insightful, also they just call whenever. I was grocery shopping when they called and told him to call back in 2 minutes as I went back to my flat.
     

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    My friend received a CC TC offer an hour ago. I also know two other people who received rejections today as well. My friend said they are making calls throughout the week until Friday I believe.

    I never applied to CC this year, but from last year they were ringing people according to their “name” or “surname” order!
     
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    Just finished with my HL direct TC app. I just found out they don’t have a chambers student page and in the ‘which resource did you find most helpful when researching us’ question I put in chambers student. I’m now worried if this could be a cause for them to bin my application? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre would love to know your thoughts!
     

    SoonToBeTrainee

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    Just finished with my HL direct TC app. I just found out they don’t have a chambers student page and in the ‘which resource did you find most helpful when researching us’ question I put in chambers student. I’m now worried if this could be a cause for them to bin my application? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre would love to know your thoughts!
    I could be completely wrong but I wouldn't stress too much about this.

    I think it's mostly an internal way of tracking their marketing / what attracts applicants etc.

    I'm sure that if recruitment do pay attention to it, it's probably something that they would skim-read anyway. Don't worry!
     
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