TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[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

 

[Jessica Booker]

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

A cycle will usually mean the same vacancy year.

 

[Fysone]

what are you making of this? I'm cautiously optimistic that this means we might still have a shot because if not, why wouldn't they just blanket reject us?

Agreed, have to be cautiously optimistic. Anything but a explicit rejection leaves room for a positive reply. Seems odd to know someone is being rejected but indicate that the process isn't over, even if we aren't currently winning the race.

 

[norothrow324]

does anyone know how long it takes for BCLP to get back post online test?

 

[Szofi66]

Has anyone heard from Ashurst post HR interview?

 

[EzeLaylor]

Anyone heard from bclp - financial services tc?

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Have the results for the GLS Legal Trainee Scheme released already?

 

[CP2000]

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.

Hey - not sure if this helps, but I always use Calibri 10 instead of 12 when drafting my cover letters as it helps to keep it on one page. I never had any issues with this!

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Hey - not sure if this helps, but I always use Calibri 10 instead of 12 when drafting my cover letters as it helps to keep it on one page. I never had any issues with this!

Interesting. I like going with 11 but @Jessica Booker what according to you is a safe font size? Curious to hear your thoughts on this.

 

[AS24]

For those who applied to Withers, where did you include your GDL and LPC grades?