TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[norothrow324]

I got my BCLP feedback back but it doesn’t state whether I have passed or not. The feedback report PDF ends with this:

“We hope that you have found this report helpful, have enjoyed learning more about your strengths and have gained some ideas for improving your performance in the future. The BCLP training programme provides access to a wide range of opportunities. You are pursuing a profession where life-long learning will be critical to your success.
It is important to remember that the strengths in your report are a selection of the strengths that are important for becoming a successful trainee. There are likely to be many more strengths in your repertoire that we could not cover in this report.
Thank you again for considering starting off your legal career with BCLP. We wish you the absolute best in your future career. Best wishes,
BCLP Graduate Recruitment Team”


why does the last sentence sound like a rejection haha?

 

[norothrow324]

How long does it take to receive the BCLP test?

I got it the next day

 

[norothrow324]

How do you find out you passed the BCLP test? Together with the feedback report or does it come separately?

 

[jplaw1010]

How do you find out you passed the BCLP test? Together with the feedback report or does it come separately?

Seperately

 

[ztyh]

"What personal or career goals do you have for yourself at present?" for this question, is it alright to substantiate with examples of steps already taken in achieving those goals? or should it focus on being entirely prospective, rather than retrospective? thank you!

 

[Jessica Booker]

"What personal or career goals do you have for yourself at present?" for this question, is it alright to substantiate with examples of steps already taken in achieving those goals? or should it focus on being entirely prospective, rather than retrospective? thank you!

It would be a good idea to show what steps you have already taken, I would just ensure the goal isn’t achieved yet and has some balance as to what your future steps/plans are.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Does anyone know which firms that are still open for direct TC take a decent amount from that route? The TCLA post doesn't seem to be that accurate for this cycle - some firms which it says have a healthy direct TC intake aren't even opening for applications through that route this year
Edit: not criticizing TCLA btw, they're just working with the info they have but things seem to be different this year - eg Latham have said they probably won't be opening for direct TC applications even though their website doesn't even imply that VS is their primary route, let alone that it's the only route.

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Hi @Jessica Booker , if a firm says that the cover letter should not be more than a single A4 page, can:

"Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours Sincerely,

XYZ"

come at the top of the second page since these are mere signing off formalities and not actual content?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker , if a firm says that the cover letter should not be more than a single A4 page, can:

"Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours Sincerely,

XYZ"

come at the top of the second page since these are mere signing off formalities and not actual content?

Thanks in advance.

No - I’d keep it to one page in its entirety.

(You can remove the first paragraph though - although polite, it isn’t needed).

 

[nliro85]

Anyone know if we can apply for FF summer TC route if we got rejected post app in winter TC app.

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Anyone know if we can apply for FF summer TC route if we got rejected post app in winter TC app.

You cannot apply twice in the same cycle

 

[nliro85]

You cannot apply twice in the same cycle

Thank u

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

You cannot apply twice in the same cycle

Does it count as the same cycle then? Confusing as to whether the cycle starts with summer or winter if that makes sense

 

[EzeLaylor]

Does it count as the same cycle then? Confusing as to whether the cycle starts with summer or winter if that makes sense

Application FAQs

Helpful answers to queries on eligibility for our trainee associate programme and vacation schemes, financial and disability support and agile working at Freshfields.

www.freshfields.com

 

[LillyandSilver]

Can I use webinars with other firms to show an interest in an area of law that the firm I'm applying to is good at?

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Does it count as the same cycle then? Confusing as to whether the cycle starts with summer or winter if that makes sense

If you applied to the winter one, you can’t apply to the summer one.

 

[hannah04]

Does it count as the same cycle then? Confusing as to whether the cycle starts with summer or winter if that makes sense

I asked GR at a campus law fair - the "cycle" starts with the winter intake. So if you applied in the winter, you cannot apply in the summer. But if you apply in the summer, you can apply in the winter because it will be a new cycle.

 

[Future_lawyer_somewhere]

I asked GR at a campus law fair - the "cycle" starts with the winter intake. So if you applied in the winter, you cannot apply in the summer. But if you apply in the summer, you can apply in the winter because it will be a new cycle.

This is correct.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

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Application FAQs

Helpful answers to queries on eligibility for our trainee associate programme and vacation schemes, financial and disability support and agile working at Freshfields.

www.freshfields.com

Huh weird, it only said once per academic year for me so wasn't sure if the 'academic year' started in August or not, thanks!!

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

I asked GR at a campus law fair - the "cycle" starts with the winter intake. So if you applied in the winter, you cannot apply in the summer. But if you apply in the summer, you can apply in the winter because it will be a new cycle.

Thanks! Damn wish I'd done it that way round haha