TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[VMS]

Last year I don’t think anyone heard from Ashurst till May

Thank you for letting me know

 

[48108210002]

Has anyone heard from Howard Kennedys?

I got something asking me to fill in a RARE recruitment scheme thingummy and saying that we would hear back by end of May at the latest

 

[spamelinazoid]

Is waiting this long normal for HogLov? It’s my first cycle applying to them and its by far the longest Ive ever waited for next stage information.

 

[mckelly]

Is waiting this long normal for HogLov? It’s my first cycle applying to them and its by far the longest Ive ever waited for next stage information.

I emailed them asking for a response two weeks ago but never heard back...

 

[spamelinazoid]

I emailed them asking for a response two weeks ago but never heard back...

My only logical explanation is that theyre waiting to assess the first year insight schemers … but theyve also already sent some rejections out?

 

[evianmineral]

Thank you for letting me know

They sent an email saying don't expect anything before the 24th of May btw.

 

[gazdgazd11]

Have you done this yet? If so how did it go and what questions did they ask?
If not, I was told they focus on the ACTS framework 😊

Hey, yes! It was just competency questions and questions about your personal drive/values etc

 

[AS24]

Hi, I am new here. I am a mature candidate and a career changer. I am trying to navigate various industries such as Life Sciences because is more similar to my field. Could anyone suggest ways to increase my understanding of the role of life sciences lawyers? Do you know anyone active on LinkedIn?

 

[ant]

Hi, I am new here. I am a mature candidate and a career changer. I am trying to navigate various industries such as Life Sciences because is more similar to my field. Could anyone suggest ways to increase my understanding of the role of life sciences lawyers? Do you know anyone active on LinkedIn?

Hey, first up you might get more help elsewhere as this is the thread for Training Contract applications!

Lots of info online/google and a search of this website, plus can find particular solicitors on firm websites and LinkedIn. What’s your background?

 

[AS24]

Hey, first up you might get more help elsewhere as this is the thread for Training Contract applications!

Lots of info online/google and a search of this website, plus can find particular solicitors on firm websites and LinkedIn. What’s your background?

I work as an external consultant for the NHS.

 

[Zaidoz10]

Anyone hear back from CC ME post VI?

 

[LegalLordLox]

Hi, I am new here. I am a mature candidate and a career changer. I am trying to navigate various industries such as Life Sciences because is more similar to my field. Could anyone suggest ways to increase my understanding of the role of life sciences lawyers? Do you know anyone active on LinkedIn?

Many science professionals go into Intellectual property (IP) law! Some good law firms to look at would be https://www.mewburn.com/careers/graduates and https://www.bristows.com/careers/trainees/why-bristows/sectors/life-sciences/

 

[lucy2002]

Anyone heard from Baker Mckenzie since the first lot of tests? PFO or more tests? Dont know if no news is good news...it is past mid April (dunno why i said jan looool) now as well which is when they said we would hear by if successful

 

[Untilwinter]

when you are writing down vac scheme offer on a tc application, do you write that down in the work experience section? If so, how do you write it?

 

[Jessica Booker]

when you are writing down vac scheme offer on a tc application, do you write that down in the work experience section? If so, how do you write it?

You sometimes can't put in future dates in a work experience section, but even if you can, I don't think it's necessarily the right section for it as you can't really describe the experience and it would really just be an empty entry beyond the dates, job title and employer.

I would try to put this in other sections if you can, especially if there is an "extra information" section or "is there any further information you want to provide" type section, or you can reference it in a motivational quest by briefly saying something like "I look forward to learning more about commercial law on a vacation scheme at Joe Bloggs LLP this summer".

 

[legallybrunette1]

Hi! Has anyone else who had the HR screening call with Blake Morgan not yet heard anything else? I’m sure that during my call they said I would hear within a week or so, but it’s coming up 4 weeks - not sure when to start losing my head over it!!?

 

[Madeline186]

Does anyone know what scores are good on the Browne Jacobson SJT? It’s the first test I’ve done so I don’t really know what to expect based on my results!

 

[mckelly]

HL London office rejection at last!

 

[LillyandSilver]

I made two applications last year because I wanted to head to the bar before this, so I count this year as my first proper application cycle. I'm a master's student at a very good uni but it is really hard seeing that it appears everyone who graduated with me last year has a training contract from an amazing law firm. I have had some good progress (only in direct TC applications) but I'm just struggling with motivation. It seems like I get to the end and then bottle it. My application cycle hasn't even finished this year but I just feel like I won't get anything and the idea of starting a training contract in 2027 just seems so far away. Is anyone else struggling?

 

[law2022x]

I made two applications last year because I wanted to head to the bar before this, so I count this year as my first proper application cycle. I'm a master's student at a very good uni but it is really hard seeing that it appears everyone who graduated with me last year has a training contract from an amazing law firm. I have had some good progress (only in direct TC applications) but I'm just struggling with motivation. It seems like I get to the end and then bottle it. My application cycle hasn't even finished this year but I just feel like I won't get anything and the idea of starting a training contract in 2027 just seems so far away. Is anyone else struggling?

i literally feel the exact same, you’re not alone is all i can say