TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[bangarangbass39]

There is not necessarily a difference - it can just be the job title that firms like to use, but they are often interchangable.

What area is your legal work experience in? If that aligns with the topics this role would cover or if its in a similar public sector organisation, it might be worth a punt.

I’ve only have a little experience with the GLP which I completed a couple weeks ago. Most of the legal experience I have has been in Commercial Law. The work did involve quite a bit of communication with HMRC, SFO, CMA, and other gov bodies. Completely different to Childcare.

The person specification does not outline a want for someone with exposure to childcare or local government. They only want an “awareness of the services provided by local government “ and the legal requirements I have mentioned. I’m just worried I’m being slightly over ambitious with my legal experience. However, the legal experience they are seeking has not been specified enough.

 

[BonanzaBih_]

RPC WG invite

 

[Zaidoz10]

Hi @Jessica Booker i applied to Trowers last cycle but my application wasn’t successful due to them filling all their spots from their vac schemes. As the reason for my rejection wasn’t the quality of my application, do you think it would be fine to leave my answers to the app questions as they are? I made it past the app stage for their summer vac scheme two cycles ago, so i feel like my app is relatively strong. I’ve added new work experience as I’ve taken on a new legal role however. Will this be sufficient or should I go back and change my answers as well? Thank you! Also just to clarify I’m applying to the direct TC.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker i applied to Trowers last cycle but my application wasn’t successful due to them filling all their spots from their vac schemes. As the reason for my rejection wasn’t the quality of my application, do you think it would be fine to leave my answers to the app questions as they are? I made it past the app stage for their summer vac scheme two cycles ago, so i feel like my app is relatively strong. I’ve added new work experience as I’ve taken on a new legal role however. Will this be sufficient or should I go back and change my answers as well? Thank you! Also just to clarify I’m applying to the direct TC.

No matter what the circumstances, I would always try to update and refine the application do it is the most up to date reflection of your candidacy now rather than back then. It is not that everything needs to change, but always try to update other sections of your application form outside of your work experience where relevant. You need to show how you have been pursuing the career and trying to keep your knowledge as relevant/up to date as possible.

 

[A worried graduate]

GLD PFO after the video interview

 

[leaaa2023]

Anyone have experience/advice with Dentons' online assessment?

 

[Mads91837]

Rejection from RPC, I’m ready to give up I’m struggling.

Was this after the WG test?

 

[daniyalmmirza]

I am about to enter my 4th application cycle, with none of my applications making it past the application stage. I have completed a BA degree from Canada with a poor GPA and a 2.1 in my Senior Status LLB from a non-RG uni here in London. I have tried to get some work experience over the last couple years, I'm currently working as an intern remotely for a commercial law firm in my home country. I have been applying for paralegal/legal assistant jobs here in the UK for the last year with no luck.

I have worked on my application writing and improving it every year, even paying for a service to look over it and give me advice. As I enter the new cycle I feel like I still can't break through. I don't know what I can do more to help myself in my applications. I feel like if I had made it to any ACs I would have more hope. If anyone has any advice for me I would appreciate it.

 

[Gday33]

GLD PFO post VI - I didn’t think it had gone particularly well so that tracks! Best of luck to people who got through 🤞🏻🤞🏻

 

[BSD21]

Haven’t heard anything back yet post test for RPC - did it on Saturday!

Anyone heard from RPC following the WG test?

Hey - have you heard back yet from RPC following WG? I am yet to hear anything.

 

[Eeeazyyy8]

Have you heard from Dentons since applying?

Anyone have experience/advice with Dentons' online assessment?

 

[leaaa2023]

Have you heard from Dentons since applying?

Yes today they emailed the test

 

[Mads91837]

Hey - have you heard back yet from RPC following WG? I am yet to hear anything.

Not yet! Hopefully within the next week!

 

[user3883930]

Yes today they emailed the test

If you don't mind answering when did you apply?

 

[leaaa2023]

If you don't mind answering when did you apply?

I don't mind at all. I applied on the deadline (June 17th)

 

[ashwright]

I was in a similar position to you going into my final year. During my third year, I applied for non-assessed vacation schemes and work experience, which are often a little less competitive and have a shorter application process. I guess you could do the same with assessed vacation schemes. I then on the back of the work experience applied to two direct training contracts (I made sure I chose firms which didn't do a vacation scheme) and it was pretty successful for a first cycle. Even just writing that I had upcoming work experience was enough to get an assessment day.

That is super helpful - informative and reassuring! Thank you so much - I really appreciate your response.

 

[gazdgazd11]

Mayer brown PFO 🤪

 

[maymays]

Hill Dickinson apps- reckon we’ll hear something about TC Assessment Centre outcomes today?

 

[Gday33]

Mayer brown PFO 🤪

Me too! At least we know now 😂

 

[Slawrelated]

Anyone else completed a WG for Freshfields TC and waiting to hear back?