TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[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?

 

[FTS209990]

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

Hmm I have a feeling we will be one of the last people they get back to..

 

[theonecompetant]

If you have not heard from Dentons, should we assume it's a PFO?

 

[blopclop]

Anyone heard back from WFW post AC?

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Well... this pretty much marks the end of the cycle for direct TC applications.

Well done to everyone for pushing through!
Wishing you all the best of luck with the firms you're waiting on.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Submitted my PH application, only lets you put 4 work experiences down? Feel like that really weakens my application

 

[p2bv]

as people have gotten AC offers from TLT should we assume PFO

 

[slayeronie]

as people have gotten AC offers from TLT should we assume PFO

I’m not sure. Maybe they have numerous ACs ? Fingers crossed …

 

[lawbear123]

are any TC applications still open?

 

[lawbear123]

anyone heard back from slaughter & may post app?

 

[PlscanIhaveaTC]

Has anyone heard from HFW?

 

[LawInTheNorth]

Is Hogan Lovells WG automatic?