TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[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

 

[spamelinazoid]

HL London office rejection at last!

So sorry! When did you apply?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

I did but no response

that is so annoying

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

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 feel exactly the same, I could have actually written this myself

 

[aspiringtrainee2024]

Anyone heard from HL Birmingham?( Inc any pfos or waiting emails)

 

[mckelly]

So sorry! When did you apply?

Applied on 19th Dec 2023

 

[hopefulforatc]

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 feel the same as you. It was my first cycle and I did get interviews but I managed to mess up all of them.

 

[cwhite233]

Does anyone know whether Baker McKenzie's amberjack is just an SJT with some verbal intellect questions or is there also a video interview portion of it?

 

[shaquilleoatmeal]

Does anyone know whether Baker McKenzie's amberjack is just an SJT with some verbal intellect questions or is there also a video interview portion of it?

There was no video interview it was just a mix of SJT and intellect Qs - not sure if there will be a VI later on

 

[cwhite233]

There was no video interview it was just a mix of SJT and intellect Qs - not sure if there will be a VI later on

Thank you!