TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[norothrow324]

Anyone know how long after the closing date do Freshfields usually take to get back to you and then how long do you get to do the WG?

Also wondering about this. Applied 4 months ago this wait has been too long haha....

 

[TonyStark]

Also wondering about this. Applied 4 months ago this wait has been too long haha....

For the training contract closing on the 18th?

 

[Solicitorinthemaking]

Silly question…. when adding insight events to your TC application. What do you write about the experience?

 

[fusion]

Pinsent Masons AC. Over the moon. First AC

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Silly question…. when adding insight events to your TC application. What do you write about the experience?

Focus on 1-2 key takeaways you personally took from the event, rather than what the day consisted of.

 

[CallumJR]

Pinsent Masons AC. Over the moon. First AC

Is this for VS or direct TC?

 

[BNBlawyer]

any update from these post app?
Bristows?
mills & reeve?
White & case?

I’m having sleepless nights from waiting😭

 

[Solicitorinthemaking]

Focus on 1-2 key takeaways you personally took from the event, rather than what the day consisted of.

Perfect, thank you - would that include topics cover or soft skills or both

 

[Z48]

any update from these post app?
Bristows?
mills & reeve?
White & case?

I’m having sleepless nights from waiting😭

If you applied for direct tc for white & case they don’t get back till after the deadline in July

 

[fusion]

Is this for VS or direct TC?

This is for TC.

 

[BNBlawyer]

If you applied for direct tc for white & case they don’t get back till after the deadline in July

Spring VS?

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Spring VS?

i applied 27th dec and did the VI last week (W&C)

 

[Z48]

Spring VS?

I’m not sure about this year, last year I applied 02/11 and got the VI on 23/02 for spring

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Perfect, thank you - would that include topics cover or soft skills or both

Either is fine - but make sure it’s relevant to your application at the same time - eg I wouldn’t cover topics or skills the firm isn’t involved with/have an interest in.

 

[hirene]

Got AC for sheffield cms but I got work trip that day lol.. cms said that's the only time slot they got so I'm in a difficult position to choose between my current role vs assessment centre - what do I say to my manager lol. Be honest and up front??? 😭

 

[axelbeugre]

Pinsent Masons AC. Over the moon. First AC

Congratulations!!!

 

[axelbeugre]

Got AC for sheffield cms but I got work trip that day lol.. cms said that's the only time slot they got so I'm in a difficult position to choose between my current role vs assessment centre - what do I say to my manager lol. Be honest and up front??? 😭

I would be honest as an assessment centre is such a major step to getting a training contract so keep them in the loop and highlight that this is an opportunity of a lifetime. Alternatively, I would personally do the assessment centre but it is your personal decision at the end of the day.

Good luck with it but congratulations on securing an assessment centre!!

 

[johnnn821]

Anyone heard from Bird & Bird post VI?

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

Very pedantic question but the prompt for the Freshfields personal statement is:
"In no more than 850 words, consider 'Why Me, Why Freshfields and Why Commercial Law' as the basis of your Personal Statement. You may wish to mention any positions of responsibility held at school, as well as work experience, achievements, interests or personal qualities you think are relevant."

Would it be OK to address this in the order of Why Commercial Law -> Why Me -> Why Freshfields. Probably overthinking it but thought to ask. @Jessica Booker ?

 

[Solicitorinthemaking]

Either is fine - but make sure it’s relevant to your application at the same time - eg I wouldn’t cover topics or skills the firm isn’t involved with/have an interest in.

Thank you!