TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[desperateTCseeker1998]

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!

anyone know if this has been fixed?

 

[Lovelaw2]

Any updates from RPC Post-WG Test anyone?

 

[Mads91837]

Any updates from RPC Post-WG Test anyone?

I am hoping it’s soon, the first email I got said the AC is next week?

 

[Lovelaw2]

I am hoping it’s soon, the first email I got said the AC is next week?

Yeah same here.

 

[CP2000]

You don’t have to disclose this unless asked, but be mindful they may ask about your longer term career aspirations and so you may wander into this subject through such interview questions.

It’s not an issue if the role is a fixed term contract - it might prove more problematic if they are trying to hire a permanent member of staff, especially if you are starting the SQE next September.

Thanks @Jessica Booker so would you say there is no point in applying for permanent roles then?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks @Jessica Booker so would you say there is no point in applying for permanent roles then?

It's not that there is no point - it just maybe more difficult to meet their expectations for how long they want you to stay with the firm/in the role.

 

[lookingforaTC]

Anything from Freshfields post WG? I know interviews start 12th so should Hear back soon

 

[Donuttime]

Anything from Freshfields post WG? I know interviews start 12th so should Hear back soon

Hey how do you know interviews start 12th?

 

[EzeLaylor]

Has anyone heard from W&C post app?

they’re already doing ACs - following both the VI and TIs

 

[charlotte1704]

Anyone heard from withers? Did the SJT 2 months ago!

 

[lookingforaTC]

Hey how do you know interviews start 12th?

It said on the e-mail. Or week commencing 12th anyway.

 

[Szofi66]

they’re already doing ACs - following both the VI and TIs

Did anyone receive PFOs?

 

[M_m]

Anyone heard back from Macfarlanes?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

they’re already doing ACs - following both the VI and TIs

Oh that's sad and very quick, how do you know?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Anyone know of any deadlines today that aren't midnight? Specifically curious about Paul Hastings, K&L Gates, Hogan Lovells and Stephenson Harwood

 

[Donuttime]

Anyone know of any deadlines today that aren't midnight? Specifically curious about Paul Hastings, K&L Gates, Hogan Lovells and Stephenson Harwood

What time is K&L gates deadline please does anyone know

 

[EzeLaylor]

Oh that's sad and very quick, how do you know?

A mate got through and told me - yes it was quick, under a week I think

 

[MaheeVohra]

A mate got through and told me - yes it was quick, under a week I think

So all of us who haven’t received any response can expect a PFO?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

A mate got through and told me - yes it was quick, under a week I think

I’m really surprised at the speed considering it was non-rolling and surely they had millions of applications to get through

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

I’m really surprised at the speed considering it was non-rolling and surely they had millions of applications to get through

Yeah it makes me wonder if some firms advertise shortlisting on a non-rolling basis, but do actually read applications as they trickle in.