TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[hannah04]

Hey Hannah,
they review applications and progress people to the WG stage before the application deadline. However, you will not be at a disadvantage if you apply on the day of the deadline.
As far as I know, they have not yet send out any VI.

So it is totally worth to apply. Just make sure you do not rush your application and it meets a high quality standard.

thank you so much!

 

[bibss]

CMS WG invite (celebrating small wins!)

 

[axelbeugre]

CMS WG invite (celebrating small wins!)

Congratulations! You really need to celebrate everything in this journey! I am so happy for you!

 

[kawanm1]

CMS WG invite (celebrating small wins!)

Does anyone know if it's timed?

 

[F12M34L]

Does anyone know if it's timed?

It's timed - 30 mins

 

[user9809]

CMS WG invite (celebrating small wins!)

Congratulations! When did you apply?

 

[bibss]

Congratulations! When did you apply?

Thanks Applied on Saturday

 

[SemperParatus]

Hi everyone, does anyone know when we will hear back from A&O direct tc? Many thanks

 

[bibss]

Hi everyone, does anyone know when we will hear back from A&O direct tc? Many thanks

Think they said w/c 4 Dec

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Think they said w/c 4 Dec

are they generous with the number of days given to prep for the AC? if u happen to know. thanks

 

[Charlottehollyx]

Slaughter and May interview invite!!

 

[SalmaNasser]

Slaughter and May interview invite!!

Congratss!!!!!!!!!!! When did you apply?

 

[Charlottehollyx]

Congratss!!!!!!!!!!! When did you apply?

Applied on the 13th of October, then they asked me to confirm module grades on the 30th of October

 

[babylawyer1942]

Is White & Case direct TC rolling? The application window is soo long

 

[Samridhi Jain]

Is White & Case direct TC rolling? The application window is soo long

they are non-rolling as far as I know

 

[missingh]

Hey everyone, I want to apply to bird&bird but I realised it's a rolling deadline- the VS deadlines are 15th december and direct TC in jan. I would prefer direct TC as I am working so it's hard to take time off and i have some legal experience so just wondering if anyone has any insight on this- thanks

 

[babylawyer1942]

Hey everyone, I want to apply to bird&bird but I realised it's a rolling deadline- the VS deadlines are 15th december and direct TC in jan. I would prefer direct TC as I am working so it's hard to take time off and i have some legal experience so just wondering if anyone has any insight on this- thanks

I don't have any insight into bird&bird specifically but if you want to apply for the direct tc, go for it. From what I've gathered, even with rolling deadlines, all applications will be read. As long as you get it in before the end of the year, you should be fine

 

[missingh]

I don't have any insight into bird&bird specifically but if you want to apply for the direct tc, go for it. From what I've gathered, even with rolling deadlines, all applications will be read. As long as you get it in before the end of the year, you should be fine

Thank you so much! I saw a couple posts on here from last year's cycle and they seem to be strict on the rolling deadline- I don't want to rush my application so i think I'll go for the direct TC. Thanks!

 

[axelbeugre]

Slaughter and May interview invite!!

Congratulations!! Huge achievement!

 

[axelbeugre]

Hey everyone, I want to apply to bird&bird but I realised it's a rolling deadline- the VS deadlines are 15th december and direct TC in jan. I would prefer direct TC as I am working so it's hard to take time off and i have some legal experience so just wondering if anyone has any insight on this- thanks

I would say that it would make sense for you to apply for the direct training contract since you are working and I am sure you have a good chance of getting it. I would just inquire (maybe by talking to people who are future trainee at the firm) how many people they usually recruit from the vacation scheme or the training contract. Since few people usually get into a firm through the direct training contract route, I would just make sure as to what chances do you have.

Ideally, if they allow it, you could apply to the summer vacation scheme and also to the direct training contract. I would check on the website and see if this is something you could do. I understand that you are busy but I feel like this would give you more chances. Of course, I am just speculating here so talking to trainees or future trainees who went through the process might be the best bet here.

Good luck with the process!