TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[BSD21]

Has anyone applied to Dentons MK/ heard back from them yet?

I haven't heard from Dentons yet.

 

[EzeLaylor]

Sullcrom Pfo post holding email. Oh well, given the small intake, I’m not surprised.

This will probably be my last app cycle tbh

 

[Tclarocks123]

Sullcrom Pfo post holding email. Oh well, given the small intake, I’m not surprised.

This will probably be my last app cycle tbh

Same. Same and Same.

 

[Izzy1026]

Can someone explain to me what the Paul Hastings TC timeline would mean to a non-law student? Given that the interviews take place in September this year for a September 2026 start, does that mean if one gets the offer they will need to start the GDL/PGDL asap? My understanding is that the process from conversion to starting the TC takes two years?

 

[studentgrad]

I got top 5% with Hogan Lovells once and still got a PFO with no feedback

Hi, how did you know you got top 5%? Do they give out results?

 

[Deleted member 9747]

Can someone explain to me what the Paul Hastings TC timeline would mean to a non-law student? Given that the interviews take place in September this year for a September 2026 start, does that mean if one gets the offer they will need to start the GDL/PGDL asap? My understanding is that the process from conversion to starting the TC takes two years?

are you sure interviews take place in september? They must have changed it to give themselves 2 months to review apps..

 

[TC seeker]

Does anyone know can international students participate Winter vacation scheme? Or we can only apply for spring /summer?

 

[Izzy1026]

are you sure interviews take place in september? They must have changed it to give themselves 2 months to review apps..

Their website says "Interviews for the March and September 2026 intake will take place during August and September 2024."

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Does anyone know can international students participate Winter vacation scheme? Or we can only apply for spring /summer?

If you’re still in education and you’re on a student visa and the term dates clash with any winter vac schemes you can’t apply due to working restrictions. If not, go for it! (In my experience most of them do coincide)

 

[Julia Wyporkiewicz]

Not yet! When did you do the test?

Around 2 weeks ago I think

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know can international students participate Winter vacation scheme? Or we can only apply for spring /summer?

It will depend on your university term time and when the schemes run. Many international students find winter schemes difficult as their term time runs to just before Christmas but the schemes run in either November or early December.

 

[studentgrad]

Has anyone heard from Hogan Lovells or Freshfields post Watson Glazer?

 

[leaaa2023]

Does anyone have experience with Dentons video interview?

 

[A worried graduate]

Hi, how did you know you got top 5%? Do they give out results?

You gotta ask them

 

[A worried graduate]

Does anyone have experience with Dentons video interview?

Are they rolling?

 

[jmak]

Does anyone know can international students participate Winter vacation scheme? Or we can only apply for spring /summer?

On my winter vacation scheme which was two weeks there was an international student that was only allowed to work a certain number of hours in the first week, because it was during term time. In the second week, she worked full time. She received the TC. So the answer is yes, but it depends on the firm and if they can offer this arrangement for you.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Can someone explain to me what the Paul Hastings TC timeline would mean to a non-law student? Given that the interviews take place in September this year for a September 2026 start, does that mean if one gets the offer they will need to start the GDL/PGDL asap? My understanding is that the process from conversion to starting the TC takes two yea

That’s actually such a good point! Maybe they’re one of the firms who are getting non-law students to do the 6 week crash course instead of the full GDL or you’d start in the January intake? I don’t think it’s a silly question to email them about

 

[crl227]

PSA: AllHires are having server connectivity issues at the moment. Trowers' AllHires website is affected. I have spoken to the AllHires support team and they are working on it. Hope it helps and soothes any nerves!

 

[norothrow324]

Does anyone have experience with Dentons video interview?

did you get an invite?

 

[Izzy1026]

That’s actually such a good point! Maybe they’re one of the firms who are getting non-law students to do the 6 week crash course instead of the full GDL or you’d start in the January intake? I don’t think it’s a silly question to email them about

Thank you for the info! Yes I have emailed them to ask and will keep you all posted x