TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[adrk1234]

@adrk1234 was the WG test invite automatic after the submission?

Believe it was selective as I applied a month ago and only just got it. It also says “invited” on the email. But it is rolling so I assume they send them out every day, not in one batch

 

[Gday33]

Anyone else heard from RPC other than the other day? Still no rejection which is giving me hope 😂

 

[studentgrad]

Has anyone heard back from HFW for their direct training contract?

Been 2 weeks since this post but has anyone still not heard from HFW for the TC?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

I don’t you think can prepare for it as such. Group exercises are designed in a way that candidates shouldn’t be able to prepare and it is more about reacting to the situation you are presented with and adapting to the dynamics of the group.

Just go in with a willingness to collaborate with everyone else (don’t dominate proceedings), and try to be flexible/adaptable in your thinking and approach. Make sure you get your ideas forward, get consensus for those ideas from your group, and be supportive (where appropriate) of good ideas of other people.

General group exercise advice:

• Try not to be someone completely different to who you are
• Contribute
• There are lots of roles and responsibilities to take on - it doesn't matter what you do but find a way to contribute beyong adding your ideas
• Have an opinion
• Support each other
• Keep an eye on the time
• Try to come to a conclusion/judgement/outcomes

Thank you! @Jessica Booker . One further question - I am also going to do a presentation I prepared in advance and cue cards will be accepted. I wonder do you think it's okay if I just take maybe 1-2 pieces of paper with me to the presentation instead of using cue cards? How do law firms / grad rec feel about using pieces of paper in a presentation?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you! @Jessica Booker . One further question - I am also going to do a presentation I prepared in advance and cue cards will be accepted. I wonder do you think it's okay if I just take maybe 1-2 pieces of paper with me to the presentation instead of using cue cards? How do law firms / grad rec feel about using pieces of paper in a presentation?

It isn’t really about the method of notes, it’s more about making sure they are pointers rather than a heavily scripted set of notes that will come across more like a rehearsed speech rather than a natural conversation. If every have told you that you can have cue cards, you’ll be able to have paper of some format (or even notes on a device). It’s more about how heavily you have to rely on them.

 

[SemperParatus]

when does everyone think we will hear back from Freshfields?

 

[Catherine25]

Has anyone heard from Dentons/Stephenson Harwood/Morgan Lewis for direct TC?

 

[Iwantatcpls]

Has anyone received anything from Freshfields?

 

[SemperParatus]

Has anyone received anything from Freshfields?

Nope

 

[norothrow324]

is this the correct email for dentons grad rec?

recruitment.matters@dentons.com

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

It isn’t really about the method of notes, it’s more about making sure they are pointers rather than a heavily scripted set of notes that will come across more like a rehearsed speech rather than a natural conversation. If every have told you that you can have cue cards, you’ll be able to have paper of some format (or even notes on a device). It’s more about how heavily you have to rely on them.

Thanks Jessica!

 

[Eeeazyyy8]

Has anyone heard from Dentons/Stephenson Harwood/Morgan Lewis for direct TC?

I emailed Dentons and they said they’re still going through the applications.

 

[Jmk]

If anyone has any insight into taking a Watson glaser that would be much appreciated! And any recommendations as to which practice test service is best

Practice tests! There’s no formula you just have to get familiar with them and see where you went wrong and do the tests again and again.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi Jessica @Jessica Booker , can I ask a question regarding academic referee?
I am not sure whether it's okay to select 'no' for the firm to contact the academic referee without further consultation. Because I am an international student, and I am afraid that my university might not be responsive. I have completed a degree in the UK which verified my academics; I can also offer transcripts certified with the university's official stamp - would these be enough for the firm to verify my grades if the university is not responsive? Thank you!

I don’t think that is a basis to say no. If a university is not responsive, the firm will contact you and ask for alternative contact details or for you to provide alternative proof of your academics (eg a formal transcript).

The firm will want to go to your university first because academic fraud is a very prevalent thing and they will want someone else to provide the details rather than you in the first instance.

 

[Cherikon]

I don’t think that is a basis to say no. If a university is not responsive, the firm will contact you and ask for alternative contact details or for you to provide alternative proof of your academics (eg a formal transcript).

The firm will want to go to your university first because academic fraud is a very prevalent thing and they will want someone else to provide the details rather than you in the first instance.

Thank you!

 

[OHo]

Has anyone here had their Ashurst partner interview (this year of previous years)? If so, could you please message me? Thank you in advance!

 

[legallybrunette8]

idk if i was imagining things, but i genuinely thought the freshfields TC deadline was the 1st of august so i completely missed it

in other news, i got invited for a VI at eversheds sutherland a few hours ago for their TC - you win some you lose some!

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

idk if i was imagining things, but i genuinely thought the freshfields TC deadline was the 1st of august so i completely missed it

in other news, i got invited for a VI at eversheds sutherland a few hours ago for their TC - you win some you lose some!

I also remember it being August 1st...I think they may have brought it forward.

 

[saturnlawyer]

Slaughter PFO. I knew I shouldn’t have bothered applying.

So sorry to hear that. If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?

 

[Marissa]

So sorry to hear that. If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?

June 26.