TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[norothrow324]

For Baker McKenzie, one of the questions is about picking one of their clients and coming up with an issue they may be facing. How are we supposed to find a client of theirs when often its not public info? are we to focus on press releases of past clients and deals?

 

[EK_27]

Osborne Clarke PFO

 

[crt1s]

For Baker McKenzie, one of the questions is about picking one of their clients and coming up with an issue they may be facing. How are we supposed to find a client of theirs when often its not public info? are we to focus on press releases of past clients and deals?

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

yhhhh I did the black lawyers group one congrats :) best of luck on the outcome!!

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[SR99]

Osborne Clarke PFO

I'm really sorry to hear that. Was this for the vac scheme? If so, may I ask when you applied?

 

[u26jm18]

CMS (London) PFO post-VI, took them a minute, jeez!

 

[Sharon Wu]

For Baker McKenzie, one of the questions is about picking one of their clients and coming up with an issue they may be facing. How are we supposed to find a client of theirs when often its not public info? are we to focus on press releases of past clients and deals?

Attend an Open Day.

 

[Future_lawyer_somewhere]

In the first batch (earlier this week)

Think this is about 3rd batch not first btw

 

[sxw517]

Think this is about 3rd batch not first btw

Not for Direct TC it isn't.

 

[hope&faith]

still waiting from CC. should i expect pfo at this moment? … 😞

 

[EK_27]

I'm really sorry to hear that. Was this for the vac scheme? If so, may I ask when you applied?

It was for the direct TC and I applied on the deadline day 😅

 

[TakeAChanceOnMe]

Does anyone know if you can ask a firm for an accelerated SQE training, therefore start with the firm earlier? (subject to availability in that TC cohort, of course)

is this a thing? is it advisable to pursue?

 

[axelbeugre]

Does anyone know if you can ask a firm for an accelerated SQE training, therefore start with the firm earlier? (subject to availability in that TC cohort, of course)

is this a thing? is it advisable to pursue?

I do not think this is a thing as they firm will want you to take the time to do the SQE as the exam is not a joke and a lot of people struggle and lose their offers so it is important that you are given all the time you need to fully prepare. So, I personally do not think this is a thing. I would just wait and see which cohort they want to place you in and, if you want to start your SQE earlier, you can ask them to do so.

 

[lenalong02]

does anyone know how long it takes kennedys to send your report to you after doing the test?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Hi all, I submitted my Hogan Lovells application yesterday but havent received a WG invite yet - is that normal? I thought they were automatic but maybe im not getting something

 

[scotstudent23]

Pinsent Masons AC. Over the moon. First AC

Hey! Congrats! when is your AC?

 

[scotstudent23]

does anyone know how long it takes kennedys to send your report to you after doing the test?

I got mine last night after doing it on Monday night

 

[TC seeker]

Does anyone applied Hogan Lovells received the WG ?

 

[Solicitorinthemaking]

Hi all, I submitted my Hogan Lovells application yesterday but havent received a WG invite yet - is that normal? I thought they were automatic but maybe im not getting something

Does anyone applied Hogan Lovells received the WG ?

It took a three working days for me to get my WG invite after submitting my application. Submitted it last Thursday and got the invite this Monday, and some people in the group waited a little longer.

 

[VacayScheme]

I've managed to secure two VS, and now looking to do some direct TC apps - how do you list the vacation schemes that are in the future, and describe the work experience etc? Any guidance appreciated!

 

[Jessica Booker]

clifford chance TC offer!! (but commencing feb 2027 cus all aug 2026 are filled apparently)

Amazing news! Congratulations!