TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[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?

 

[Jessica Booker]

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?

Employment contracts/offers can be retracted but this is exceptionally rare and something law firms don’t do just for the sake of it due to the PR risks associated with doing so.

They’d be in breach of contract but the difficulty is in the pursuing them for costs associated with that.

 

[Jessica Booker]

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).

The error might not even be spotted.

 

[Didi Kalu]

Does anyone have the Baker McKenzie VI? A bit confused about the deadline because the first email says it’s due by 3/05/24 before midnight but recent reminder emails say “before” 3/05/24…?

 

[TCCG2023]

Does anyone have the Baker McKenzie VI? A bit confused about the deadline because the first email says it’s due by 3/05/24 before midnight but recent reminder emails say “before” 3/05/24…?

Just received another email this morning - it says we have “until” 3/5/2024 to do it

 

[AS24]

Hi @Jessica Booker,

I am trying to answer 'Why this firm?', however despite my interest in the work they do, I don't have much experience in those practice areas or industries/sectors. I like to read the news and the changes that are happening, I am interested in other aspects such as international work and the small intake but struggling to connect to the work that the firm does. Any tips?

 

[Didi Kalu]

Just received another email this morning - it says we have “until” 3/5/2024 to do it

Yeah same, I’m finding it a bit confusing as I’d planned to do it tomorrow and would hate to miss the deadline but it’s not clear

 

[livelaughlaw]

Has anyone applied to Illumina’s Training Contract?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker,

I am trying to answer 'Why this firm?', however despite my interest in the work they do, I don't have much experience in those practice areas or industries/sectors. I like to read the news and the changes that are happening, I am interested in other aspects such as international work and the small intake but struggling to connect to the work that the firm does. Any tips?

Can you connect it to your academic studies or extracurricular interests rather than work experience? Try to ensure the answer is specific to that firm too though.

 

[LB24]

Is it worth applying to BCLP if they recruit on a rolling basis and the deadline is the 31st May?

 

[Niall]

Is it worth applying to BCLP if they recruit on a rolling basis and the deadline is the 31st May?

apps have already closed

 

[LB24]

apps have already closed

Mine is still letting me apply for a direct TC, I’m in the middle of their application now