TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Mads91837]

Anyone heard back from RPC post test?

 

[Eeeazyyy8]

Anyone heard back from Dentons?

 

[Quistclosetrust]

WFW PFO

 

[AS24]

Hi guys,

I applied to Macfarlanes on Friday but have not received the automatic test yet, is anyone in the same situation?

 

[Eeeazyyy8]

Hi guys,

I applied to Macfarlanes on Friday but have not received the automatic test yet, is anyone in the same situation?

I didn’t receive it at first, so I emailed them and they sent it.

 

[A worried graduate]

Best thing is to search bank websites and graduate job sites like target jobs.

Most of them seem to want some sort of knowledge rather than being law-friendly

 

[AS24]

I didn’t receive it at first, so I emailed them and they sent it.

Thank you so much!

 

[evianmineral]

Hey just wondering if anyone knows of a list of law firm application date starts.

Easy to find deadlines, but I want to know what date they actually start accepting applications on.

 

[Lawlawlaw2]

Anyone still hasn’t heard from WFW post-VI?

 

[RonRod13]

How do I find these jobs?

banking job market is absolutely cooked, all the europeans have cornered the whole market. I would not even bother with banking unless you can make a VERY competitive application.

 

[sm99]

Has anyone heard from AG?

 

[A worried graduate]

banking job market is absolutely cooked, all the europeans have cornered the whole market. I would not even bother with banking unless you can make a VERY competitive application.

Where should I go then?

 

[hannah04]

Not yet, I was told it would be either last Friday or sometime today. Did they tell you the same thing?

I heard back yesterday morning!

 

[jmak]

banking job market is absolutely cooked, all the europeans have cornered the whole market. I would not even bother with banking unless you can make a VERY competitive application.

Where should I go then?

If you want to work in a global city, expect competition from Europeans and other international applicants for the best jobs. This is the same in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Geneva etc. Competition shouldn't stop you from applying. If you want a job in London generally you have to have a competitive application! Rejection is part of the process. Apply and good luck !

 

[p2bv]

WG for freshfields not sure if automatic or not

 

[Lawlawlaw2]

WG for freshfields not sure if automatic or not

Selective

 

[A worried graduate]

If you want to work in a global city, expect competition from Europeans and other international applicants for the best jobs. This is the same in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Geneva etc. Competition shouldn't stop you from applying. If you want a job in London generally you have to have a competitive application! Rejection is part of the process. Apply and good luck !

I’ve not really got the right a levels or uni reputation to stand a chance.

I’m fine with working in a small city too

 

[SamiyaJ]

Freshfields PFO received a few minutes ago

 

[jmak]

I’ve not really got the right a levels or uni reputation to stand a chance.

I’m fine with working in a small city too

London is definitely not for everyone and knowing what you want can save you a lot of time and stress. But, if you want to work in London it's possible - getting experience in a small city can be a great start before moving to London. Many law firms don't look at A level grades now and there are many trainees from non russell group universities at good law firms in London. BIUCAC is a great starting point for non russell group applicants looking at law. But the market is tough in London so you have to really want it and persevere through the process. I've seen many applicants at great law firms and in banking from non russell group uni's. I came from a russell group uni and my vac schemes at US and SC firm had non russell group students who were very impressive

 

[Gday33]

I emailed RPC and they responded today to confirm they are still reviewing apps and will be in touch 👍🏻🤞🏻