TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[desperateTCseeker1998]

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

Assuming midnight as it doesn’t say anywhere

 

[mckelly]

Freshfields PFO post-WG

 

[lookingforaTC]

FF rejection post WG.

 

[fta2024]

FF rejection post WG — does anyone know if this typically comes down to test scores or overall application?

Also does hogan lovells allow you to reapply for direct TC if you were rejected for VS in same cycle?

 

[norothrow324]

Considering some have got Dentons WG and VIs, is silence to be seen as PFO?

 

[PSharon]

I'm starting to regret not applying to W&C. It's my top firm but I applied twice last year (vac scheme and TC) and thought that since they don't take many from direct TC I'd better apply for vac scheme in the next cycle. But seeing these ACs is making me regret that choice. Also haven't been able to reset password for Paul Hastings and login for almost two weeks now so that's gone as well.

 

[Iwantatcpls]

If anyone has done the Stephenson Harwood application, I'm curious as to how long your summaries are? I'm scared mine is too short

 

[Jmk]

I'm starting to regret not applying to W&C. It's my top firm but I applied twice last year (vac scheme and TC) and thought that since they don't take many from direct TC I'd better apply for vac scheme in the next cycle. But seeing these ACs is making me regret that choice. Also haven't been able to reset password for Paul Hastings and login for almost two weeks now so that's gone as well.

Use a different email address

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

I'm starting to regret not applying to W&C. It's my top firm but I applied twice last year (vac scheme and TC) and thought that since they don't take many from direct TC I'd better apply for vac scheme in the next cycle. But seeing these ACs is making me regret that choice. Also haven't been able to reset password for Paul Hastings and login for almost two weeks now so that's gone as well.

I've only seen one person on here get a VI and one person's friend get an AC, been radio silence for most of us so I wouldn't fret too much over it - shoe is on the opposite foot for me and I'm regretting the time I spent slaving over it

 

[Zi48]

FF rejection post WG — does anyone know if this typically comes down to test scores or overall application?

Also does hogan lovells allow you to reapply for direct TC if you were rejected for VS in same cycle?

Overall application, you can ask for your WG score, but in the winter cycle some people were in the 99th percentile and got rejected

In the Hogan Lovells VS FAQ it says “If your vacation scheme application is unsuccessful, you will need to wait until the following year to complete a training contract or another vacation scheme application.”

 

[Donuttime]

Overall application, you can ask for your WG score, but in the winter cycle some people were in the 99th percentile and got rejected

In the Hogan Lovells VS FAQ it says “If your vacation scheme application is unsuccessful, you will need to wait until the following year to complete a training contract or another vacation scheme application.”

How do you ask for your WG score?

 

[Victor87]

I've only seen one person on here get a VI and one person's friend get an AC, been radio silence for most of us so I wouldn't fret too much over it - shoe is on the opposite foot for me and I'm regretting the time I spent slaving over it

lol same tbh

 

[Zi48]

How do you ask for your WG score?

I just emailed the grad rec team

 

[BonanzaBih_]

WFW partner interview and Birketts PFO in the same hour, literal definition of you win some you lose some 🤣

 

[Iwantatcpls]

WFW partner interview and Birketts PFO in the same hour, literal definition of you win some you lose some 🤣

Congratulations!! 🥳

 

[Eeeazyyy8]

If anyone is still waiting for Dentons- I emailed and was told that they’re still reviewing applications and will be in touch by August max.

 

[tcplz]

For Accutrainee's tc application, they have a section to include a cover letter as well as the following question: Why do you want to become an Accutrainee? Please also outline the things that make you a great candidate and why you stand out.

Surely that answer can be included in the cover letter?
Would appreciate advice from anyone who has applied before - I applied two years ago and was rejected. I have ac/vi experience with a handful of international firms so can offer advice on those!

 

[Szofi66]

If anyone is still waiting for Dentons- I emailed and was told that they’re still reviewing applications and will be in touch by August max.

Thank you

 

[contributory_negligence]

For Accutrainee's tc application, they have a section to include a cover letter as well as the following question: Why do you want to become an Accutrainee? Please also outline the things that make you a great candidate and why you stand out.

Surely that answer can be included in the cover letter?
Would appreciate advice from anyone who has applied before - I applied two years ago and was rejected. I have ac/vi experience with a handful of international firms so can offer advice on those!

I just had the first stage interview with Accutrainee yesterday. There was definitely some overlap in my answer to the question and my cover letter, but in the question answer I focused more on personal motivation for specifically applying to Accutrainee, along with some brief sentences regarding my current position and how that matches the application. In my cover letter I went into much more depth, articulating the specific skills I have developed from my experience, whilst also speaking of additional motivations for applying to Accutrainee specifically (I did re word some similar points here so don't worry too much about that). My answer to the form question was quite concise, and I essentially used my cover letter to flesh out the points more.

Hope that helps a bit!

 

[zoobla20]

I’ve not heard back from RPC post-app (I applied two weeks ish before the deadline). Do they send their WG invites in batches?

I also haven't - though I applied on the day of the deadline. Anyone else not heard from RPC yet post-app?