TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[A worried graduate]

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

I was actually referring to banking rather than law for that context

 

[Izzy1026]

Very confused by the Walker Morris question "What connections do you have to the Area"?? What area?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Very confused by the Walker Morris question "What connections do you have to the Area"?? What area?

They will mean the geographical area you are applying to. I am assuming you can apply to different office locations, and so they are probably trying to understand what is connecting you to that location specifically.

 

[Izzy1026]

They will mean the geographical area you are applying to. I am assuming you can apply to different office locations, and so they are probably trying to understand what is connecting you to that location specifically.

Got it thank you!

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

some people got next stage today but not seen pfo's sent out yet

From Mayer Brown? Did you get the next stage?

FML can't wait for another rejection... one that took 6 months to get

 

[Zaakir]

Any word from Sullivan post holding email?

 

[AS24]

Hi guys,

Is the Macfarlanes test a situational judgement test or it also includes a critical thinking element?

 

[Niall]

From Mayer Brown? Did you get the next stage?

FML can't wait for another rejection... one that took 6 months to get

mate in work got inv to next stage yeah but not seen pfo's sent yet

 

[Mads91837]

Anything from RPC post WG?

 

[A worried graduate]

Slaughters PFO

 

[BonanzaBih_]

I have what may be a silly question but I would appreciate any answers regardless. most of the training contracts i applied for start in 2026 and if i am suucessful it is still going to be 2 years before i begin. provided my results for the SQE2 in august are a pass, i will start looking for other legal roles such as paralegaling up and until i can begin any successful tc. if i am able to get my 24 months of QWE before my tc, would I be 'qualified' before by tc starts of the phrase NQE only applies to those who've completed their tc? Not sure if this makes sense haha

 

[RSK]

Slaughters PFO

Hey, sorry to hear that - if you don't mind answering when did you apply?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I have what may be a silly question but I would appreciate any answers regardless. most of the training contracts i applied for start in 2026 and if i am suucessful it is still going to be 2 years before i begin. provided my results for the SQE2 in august are a pass, i will start looking for other legal roles such as paralegaling up and until i can begin any successful tc. if i am able to get my 24 months of QWE before my tc, would I be 'qualified' before by tc starts of the phrase NQE only applies to those who've completed their tc? Not sure if this makes sense haha

Only if you submit your qualifying work experience to the SRA and decide the go through the process of qualifying with the SRA. If you were going to do a TC anyway, I’d personally suggest waiting for that for your QWE and going through the process of joining the solicitors’ roll at the end of your TC.

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Only if you submit your qualifying work experience to the SRA and decide the go through the process of qualifying with the SRA. If you were going to do a TC anyway, I’d personally suggest waiting for that for your QWE and going through the process of joining the solicitors’ roll at the end of your TC.

Thank you!

 

[Izzy1026]

Any news from HFW post-app, White &Case post-app, and Sullivan Cromwell post holding email?

 

[Szofi66]

Has anyone received PFO from Mayer Brown?

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Still nothing from TLT?

 

[A worried graduate]

Hey, sorry to hear that - if you don't mind answering when did you apply?

Pretty much at the deadline

 

[Iwantatcpls]

How do you know if you've passed the Macfarlanes test?

 

[LillyandSilver]

@Jessica Booker I was meant to have a meeting with someone from the early careers office but they never showed up. How should I phrase a follow up email? They did let me know when the meeting was booked that they were in the middle of a very busy time so I'm not surprised or mad about it but all my current drafts sound very passive-aggressive. 😭