TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Kld]

Big PFO from Howard Kennedy for me too. Gutted as I thought I had a really good application.

 

[Will123]

Just heard back a few minutes ago, PFO… onto the next!

Just heard from them - PFO.

Heard back with a PFO too. Feeling quite bad about it as I thought I put in a good application and also made it to the VI stage last cycle. I guess past success does not guarantee anything

 

[CallumJR]

Hey! If anyone has attended an NRF AC please could you send me a message? Thanks

Are you doing the in person or virtual AC?

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

Has anyone applied to K&L Gates and been invited to their May Open Day?

 

[hannah04]

Has anyone else not heard from Ashurst post-test? Its probably a PFO at this point but I'd just like to know so I can move on lol

 

[evianmineral]

Has anyone else not heard from Ashurst post-test? Its probably a PFO at this point but I'd just like to know so I can move on lol

same boat and seeing as in person interview invites have gone out and some of us haven't been given written exercise invites, i think it's a done deal unfortunately.

 

[FTS209990]

If anyone has had a successful TLT application I would be very grateful if I could see it!

Do you know the dates for their direct TC AC?

 

[shalizehh]

@Jessica Booker @Jaysen @Niyati Nagda Hi both. I had question regarding an application form that I am working on. One of the questions is: "
How have you demonstrated excellent research, written and oral communication skills and attention to detail? (150 words) I am unsure how to structure this as its only 150 words - have you got any tips? Thank u

 

[HugoH]

Can anyone who has an Assessment Centre at Baker McKenzie for the direct TC message me if they have their booking is either 28th May or 4th June and are willing to swap to 13th June. I have a vac scheme that runs 9th - 21st June so I am only able to attend the 28th May or 4th June assessment centres. I would be incredibly grateful if I could swap those dates as I am getting desperate and would mean the world to me!

 

[give.me.a.tc]

Can anyone who has an Assessment Centre at Baker McKenzie for the direct TC message me if they have their booking is either 28th May or 4th June and are willing to swap to 13th June. I have a vac scheme that runs 9th - 21st June so I am only able to attend the 28th May or 4th June assessment centres. I would be incredibly grateful if I could swap those dates as I am getting desperate and would mean the world to me!

Hi,

Hope you’re good.

Please, when did you get your AC invite?

 

[HugoH]

Hi,

Hope you’re good.

Please, when did you get your AC invite?

Middle of last week

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Anyone applied for BCLP TC in the last 15 days in previous cycles and reached the HR interview or the AC. Am debating whether it is worth applying considering it is rolling.

wondering the same but don't think I've seen anyone progress past test yet so think hopefully we would still have a chance?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

has anyone heard after bakers direct tc post vi (barring two people on the forum)?

 

[PS96]

has anyone heard after bakers direct tc post vi (barring two people on the forum)?

Yes, I also got an AC invite last week

 

[Untilwinter]

Does A&P meaningdully recruit through the direct training contract route?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

the ML application asks "Please provide details of your interests and extra-curricular activities - including any positions of responsibility you have held at school, university or otherwise - and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of. "
the word limit is 300 which is not many considering how many extra-curriculars I did (all significant ones) and then I have to talk about a particular achievement too which seems impossible to do all within the word count. Could I put my extra-curriculars as bullet points and then describe the achievement?
Any advice would be helpful but especially interested in your opinion @Jessica Booker

 

[Szofi66]

@Jessica Booker I pmd you about an important question regarding my upcoming interview next week (I hope it's alright and thank you so much for your advice in advance)

 

[Mxxb]

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

I think so- I got invited to first round interview on the same day I submitted my application, interviewed before the application deadline and got invited to ac while others were still doing first round interview. The firm wasn’t BCLP, but I definitely think being early gave me an advantage that helped me in getting a TC offer. Still, it’s better to write a good application rather than rush it and submit an application of lower quality

 

[hannah04]

For BCLP, can you apply for the direct TC in the same cycle if your VS application was rejected?

 

[TonyStark]

My place of work allows us to bring in notes with us during an interview. Is that something that is commonplace during TC interviews or would be looked down upon?