TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[evie99]

If anyone has any tips for Ashurst's written exercise I would be eternally grateful!!

 

[aspiringlawyer1000]

Did anyone get an email from Kingsley Napley confirming receipt of video submission?

 

[livvymurphy]

I had an AC today and in the group exercise we didn't complete the task (just marginally) as we mistakenly thought we had more time than we did- do you think this means an automatic rejection??

 

[Jessica Booker]

I had an AC today and in the group exercise we didn't complete the task (just marginally) as we mistakenly thought we had more time than we did- do you think this means an automatic rejection??

No - most group exercises are designed in a way that many groups wouldn’t complete the task. It is not an automatic fail.

 

[Seville123]

When did you apply please / get through to written assessment? I’m still waiting to hear back.

I applied on 28th March and heard back 30th April.

 

[Legal111]

Did anyone get an email from Kingsley Napley confirming receipt of video submission?

I didn't either but the number of views on my video has gone up (although don’t know if that’s just from me lol)

Good luck!!

 

[RonRod13]

Does anyone else feel like HR and partners are after two different things in an interview? What tips do people have for initial first round interviews with grad rec? And what tips do people have for interviews with partners?

 

[tealzeal]

I didn't either but the number of views on my video has gone up (although don’t know if that’s just from me lol)

Good luck!!

Same here just noticed my video has 2 views😂

 

[aspiringtrainee2024]

@Jessica Booker Is it a good or bad thing if a firm rejects your application but mention that whilst they don’t usually give feedback at the application stage they would like to arrange a feedback call?

 

[Zaakir]

Is a cleary application worth it if you didn’t get a first at uni?

 

[LawfulRust00]

Is a cleary application worth it if you didn’t get a first at uni?

Just my opinion - probably not. Grad Rec would never admit that, but realistically the level of competitiveness is such that they will most likely cherrypick from graduates with firsts. That is subject to mitigating circumstances, of course.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Is it a good or bad thing if a firm rejects your application but mention that whilst they don’t usually give feedback at the application stage they would like to arrange a feedback call?

I'd take it as a good thing - for some reason they are going out of their way to help you. What the reason for why they are doing that could be varied - but they clearly want to help and the feedback is likely to be useful.

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Is a cleary application worth it if you didn’t get a first at uni?

Yes, as long as it’s not a low 2:1. Also depends on your uni, there is a preference for Oxbridge in that firm. It also depends on your work experience - if it’s varied and relevant, it will be taken into account.

 

[PS96]

Is the application open rn - not able to find on website

Hi, I recently emailed Cleary about this, and GradRec mentioned that they're not hiring from direct TC route currently as they already filled all spots through the VS

 

[Zaakir]

Hi I recently emailed Cleary about this, and GradRec mentioned that they're not hiring from direct TC route currently as they already filled all sports through the VS

Oh, well there goes that application

 

[The Lincoln Lawyer_66]

Has anyone been getting reminder emails from Baker McKenzie re. VI?

I got one today and it says I have until before 03/05/24 (Friday) to complete the VI, but the initial email from grad rec said until 23:59 on Friday to complete VI.

Anybody had any clarification from grad rec on this conflicting info?

 

[PSharon]

If anyone did the NRF VI today how did it go? Also what grad rec member did you get

 

[jplaw1010]

Has anyone been getting reminder emails from Baker McKenzie re. VI?

I got one today and it says I have until before 03/05/24 (Friday) to complete the VI, but the initial email from grad rec said until 23:59 on Friday to complete VI.

Anybody had any clarification from grad rec on this conflicting info?

I was thinking the same, i was planning on doing it on Friday morning

 

[LillyandSilver]

Forgot an 'of' in a sentence on a CV for a VS/TC. Will they throw my application out because of that? (Please go gentle on me; respectfully I am in tears).

 

[LawfulRust00]

Pre contract, is a law firm generally legally bound by an offer email (which has been accepted by the candidate) that specifies the salary and start date?