TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

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norothrow324

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Is it worth sending an application to white and case direct TC? I have heard that their direct route is pretty weak. I work full time as a legal counsel in the EU so a vacation scheme is out the question due to visa/time off.
 

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Is it worth sending an application to white and case direct TC? I have heard that their direct route is pretty weak. I work full time as a legal counsel in the EU so a vacation scheme is out the question due to visa/time off.
If you want to apply to the firm, and it’s the only reasonable route for you, I would apply no matter what the perceived odds are. They will want to find candidates like yourself via a direct TC route - if they didn’t, they wouldn’t open applications for the opportunity.
 

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Just got the invite to the GLS critical thinking test and by the looks of the email it’s a WG. I’ve not had much luck with the test in the past so any advice/ resources to help would be wonderful. Thank you.
Clifford Chance offers a free mock test. I did it multiple times until I got 100%, which helped me get into the mindset for WG (if that makes sense😂). The book Critical Thinking Tests is really helpful as well.
 

taliagibson

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    Hi, I have the final partner interview with ashurst coming up and barely any info - it says online that there will be behavioural interview questions, does anyone know if these are like competency/situational questions? also says we will have 15 mins to read a case study then answer some questions in the interview about it but am confused on the format of this- if anyone has info or tips that would be so helpful.
     

    Erspencer

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    Anyone else heard from Farrer ? Almost definitely a rejection at this point, just want to know already.. hope they're not just planning on ghosting
    I heard back today that I’ve been invited to first round interview. I know that last year they got back to everyone after this point
    I'm in the same boat as you. Pretty much assuming a PFO at this point unfortunately, but you never know I suppose
    Hi, I have also been invited to first round interview. Although I did apply last year and was unsuccessful after application but they did let all candidates know the outcome of their application.
    They also did provide advice on my application after I reached it following my rejection letter which I believe massively helped this year.
     

    futuretraineesolicitor

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    If you want to apply to the firm, and it’s the only reasonable route for you, I would apply no matter what the perceived odds are. They will want to find candidates like yourself via a direct TC route - if they didn’t, they wouldn’t open applications for the opportunity.
    Just one question, here. Do you think direct TC applicants already start behind and have a great disadvantage as most firms have few spots that they can offer to direct TC applicants anyway? I think I know the answer to this question myself but I am really looking for a different perspective as I feel I'm working towards something which has low odds of success to begin with. Thanks in advance.
     
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