TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Lilil]

I found it quite hard as well - did your interviewers say when we might hear back? Mine said there wasn't a set timeline

They said I would hear back 'swiftly', but have no idea when exactly!

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Bristows pfo post-partner review finally 😅

I’m still waiting 😭

 

[lawyerletsgo]

Not sure which thread I should put this in but does anyone have any advice on what would be a wise move in choosing third year options for law modules? I get to choose 2 modules and I’m currently set on commercial law for option 1 and struggling beteeen Medical law and Ethics, and Taxation law for my second.

I’m not sure if it’s more valuable to do really well in both and choose just whichever is more interesting to me or if I should choose tax law to up my desirability at one of the big law firms? (I find both Med and Tax interesting, and want to get into life sciences transactions eventually) @Jessica Booker

 

[Jessica Booker]

Not sure which thread I should put this in but does anyone have any advice on what would be a wise move in choosing third year options for law modules? I get to choose 2 modules and I’m currently set on commercial law for option 1 and struggling beteeen Medical law and Ethics, and Taxation law for my second.

I’m not sure if it’s more valuable to do really well in both and choose just whichever is more interesting to me or if I should choose tax law to up my desirability at one of the big law firms? (I find both Med and Tax interesting, and want to get into life sciences transactions eventually) @Jessica Booker

Choose the modules you want to study - I really don’t think it makes any difference if you chose between those two modules, and ultimately if you had a strong preference for pursuing tax law or medical law, you’d be naturally picking that topic anyway. Just go with what works best for you and your interests!

 

[jesslawapps]

They haven’t changed their mind it’s just something on their very long to do list to get to at some point.

You have emailed on Friday - emails might not get picked up for a couple of days, so I would wait until the end of next week (so around the 15th) and then call again if you haven’t received anything.

Perfect thanks for this advice

 

[whambamshamalam]

Clyde & Co TC (Dubai) Rejection

 

[Shreya Verma]

Has anyone got the macfarlanes test feedback report? What did you guys feel about it?

 

[r5533]

Has anyone got the macfarlanes test feedback report? What did you guys feel about it?

is it rolling?

 

[zatory]

I have not heard anything from Freshfields at all post app. I am presuming they wont be sending WG's anymore so have people started getting PFO's yet?

 

[Shreya Verma]

is it rolling?

No

 

[hannah04]

Does anyone have any thoughts on applying to Mayer Brown for a direct TC?

Their FAQs suggest the following: "we strongly recommend that you apply for a Vacation Scheme rather than directly for a Training Contract; the vast majority of our Training Contracts each year are offered to high-performing participants on our Vacation Schemes so that is definitely the most effective way to secure a Training Contract with us".

It seems that they favour VS applicants, so why bother having a direct TC route? Is it worth applying for a direct TC (VS deadline passed)?

@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker - what are your thoughts?

My limited two cents on this is that "chances" of success if choosing the direct TC route over the VS route probably depends on each firm. If a firm maintains this position, though, I think it's advising/kind of warning you that its most beneficial to you to apply to the VS over the TC, if this is a firm you really want to have the best chance of securing a TC at. But, because there will be applicants that cannot apply for the VS route for certain circumstances (work a full-time job that they can't take 2 weeks off for or are an international candidate who cannot get a visa for a VS), then a TC option is kept in order to be accommodating as possible to the widest pool of applicants.

 

[Arf1309]

Harbottle & Lewis pfo

 

[emee]

Harbottle & Lewis pfo

me too

 

[Victor87]

K&S AC ! Thrilled and nervous at the same time since this is my first AC invite. If anyone has any advice on how to approach a K&S AC (or resources to prepare for an AC in general) please DM me, I'll be eternally grateful!

 

[trainingcontract]

me too

likewise

 

[RonRod13]

K&S AC ! Thrilled and nervous at the same time since this is my first AC invite. If anyone has any advice on how to approach a K&S AC (or resources to prepare for an AC in general) please DM me, I'll be eternally grateful!

Congrats on your ac! When did you submit your application?

 

[Victor87]

Thanks! I submitted on 29th Jan

 

[aniraz]

K&S AC too!

 

[Tigs96]

K&S AC too! Kinda (read super) nervous since its my first AC. Will be super super grateful if anyone can offer advice re how to approach a K&S AC and/or ACs in general.
Thank youuu

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Congrats to all those who received an invitation to the K&S AC! All the best with it!

The rest of us who applied, I guess we are axed ...

@AlexJ - do they send all AC invites on the same day and do they send rejection emails?