TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Happycloud100]

Is Arnold and porter direct TC rolling?

 

[tealzeal]

Hoping that's the case because I haven't heard back from them yet:00

I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't stick with that deadline. The application closing date was the 15th of April, so I'd be shocked if they managed to sift through roughly 500 applications between those two dates!

 

[livelaughlaw]

Has anyone heard from Kingsley Napley?

 

[ellastevens]

Has anyone had an update from Kingsley Napley yet? Getting nervous

 

[RiverJules]

Anything from Howard Kennedy? Am trying to fight the urge to constantly refresh my emails hahaha

 

[elektrajenkov]

Next stage (written exercise) for Ashurst direct TC!

 

[Legal111]

Kingsley Napley next stage out (MCQ and video presentation)

 

[OllieCockman]

Has anyone had an update from Kingsley Napley yet? Getting nervous

🥳

 

[mkamal14]

Next stage (written exercise) for Ashurst direct TC!

Congrats, still waiting on mine...

 

[LillyandSilver]

Saw a boutique firm that has their apps open and their client base looks exactly like what I am interested in. The thing is I can't find them really anywhere online not on the Legal 500, or Chambers. They are very small and discreet but also they say they've acted for members of the aristocracy. Is something fishy here?

 

[mp2000]

Saw a boutique firm that has their apps open and their client base looks exactly like what I am interested in. The thing is I can't find them really anywhere online not on the Legal 500, or Chambers. They are very small and discreet but also they say they've acted for members of the aristocracy. Is something fishy here?

Name?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Saw a boutique firm that has their apps open and their client base looks exactly like what I am interested in. The thing is I can't find them really anywhere online not on the Legal 500, or Chambers. They are very small and discreet but also they say they've acted for members of the aristocracy. Is something fishy here?

Not necessarily - firms have to pay to be listed in these publications and smaller firms may not have the resource or reason to do so.

You can check if they are on the SRA and Law Society websites if you are concerned.

 

[Ray33]

I fear a rejection by Kingsley Napley going by their application process timeline :/

 

[livelaughlaw]

I fear a rejection by Kingsley Napley going by their application process timeline :/

Same especially since they sent invites yesterday. Just wish they would email unsuccessful applicants for purposes of closure.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Has anyone had issues with the Bakers VI provider not sending the link?

 

[ojogi]

Has anyone had issues with the Bakers VI provider not sending the link?

I just got mine after getting my Bakers email yesterday midday.

 

[spamelinazoid]

I just got mine after getting my Bakers email yesterday midday.

yep just got it too! their email said we'd get it same day so was confused when i didnt

 

[spamelinazoid]

Has anyone had any comms from HogLov at all? It's been shy of 3 months since their deadline, and over 3 months since most of us applied. From what I can see there are no PFOs OR invites to AC?

 

[law2022x]

Has anyone had any comms from HogLov at all? It's been shy of 3 months since their deadline, and over 3 months since most of us applied. From what I can see there are no PFOs OR invites to AC?

I got a PFO on 18 April - did my test 11 Feb. Honestly, I've always had a bad experience with their graduate recruitment. Given how long we spend on these apps and how large the firm is, I think it's quite unfair to keep us waiting that long. I hope you do hear back soon but there are plenty of other firms who won't take your time or application for granted.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I got a PFO on 18 April - did my test 11 Feb. Honestly, I've always had a bad experience with their graduate recruitment. Given how long we spend on these apps and how large the firm is, I think it's quite unfair to keep us waiting that long. I hope you do hear back soon but there are plenty of other firms who won't take your time or application for granted.

I think they are still recruiting for a key role in their GR team which has been open since the start of the year - if that is the case, it could be one of the key reasons for the delay.