TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Untilwinter]

CC has no application questions wow. Looks like mc firms are really focusing on applicants' grade more

 

[Jessica Booker]

CC has no application questions wow. Looks like mc firms are really focusing on applicants' grade more

Doesn't the application still have a 500-word statement on an achievement you are most proud and your extra curriculars/how they will help them excel at the firm (or some similar wording that escapes me right now)?

 

[Untilwinter]

Doesn't the application still have a 500-word statement on an achievement you are most proud and your extra curriculars/how they will help them excel at the firm (or some similar wording that escapes me right now)?

Yes but I feel like its been reduced a lot from the traditional cover letter format or the 3 questions app.

 

[VMS]

Sorry if anyone else has already asked this, but does anyone know if you need to include the address on the covering letter for firms like Slaughters and DLA? Or can I just begin it with 'Dear (insert Head of Graduate Recruitments Name)'?

 

[Zi48]

Sorry if anyone else has already asked this, but does anyone know if you need to include the address on the covering letter for firms like Slaughters and DLA? Or can I just begin it with 'Dear (insert Head of Graduate Recruitments Name)'?

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ons-discussion-thread-2023-4.8038/post-148802
This was Jess’ response about Slaughters.
As far as I’m aware DLA doesn’t ask for a cover letter, what vacancy are you applying for?

 

[VMS]

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ons-discussion-thread-2023-4.8038/post-148802
This was Jess’ response about Slaughters.
As far as I’m aware DLA doesn’t ask for a cover letter, what vacancy are you applying for?

Thank you! Ah, yes, sorry, mixed up DLA wanting a CV with covering letters for some reason.

 

[S87]

Sorry if anyone else has already asked this, but does anyone know if you need to include the address on the covering letter for firms like Slaughters and DLA? Or can I just begin it with 'Dear (insert Head of Graduate Recruitments Name)'?

Dla closed their app

 

[Jessica Booker]

Yes but I feel like its been reduced a lot from the traditional cover letter format or the 3 questions app.

I don’t think they have had this format for quite some time.

 

[Deleted member 24543]

Just got an email saying may application will now be reviewed by A&O's grad rec, does this mean you've passed the SJT? It's so different from before where they'd just tell you that you possess the skills they're looking for

 

[LB24]

Just got an email saying may application will now be reviewed by A&O's grad rec, does this mean you've passed the SJT? It's so different from before where they'd just tell you that you possess the skills they're looking for

I’m not really sure, I’m going to maybe guess so since I haven’t received that email? Would imagine if it was just a generic email that they would have sent it to everyone - but I could be wrong!

 

[bibss]

Just got an email saying may application will now be reviewed by A&O's grad rec, does this mean you've passed the SJT? It's so different from before where they'd just tell you that you possess the skills they're looking for

I’m not really sure, I’m going to maybe guess so since I haven’t received that email? Would imagine if it was just a generic email that they would have sent it to everyone - but I could be wrong!

Hi both, I think the email is automatic but sent in different batches! I wouldn’t read too much into it

 

[BM99]

Just got an email saying may application will now be reviewed by A&O's grad rec, does this mean you've passed the SJT? It's so different from before where they'd just tell you that you possess the skills they're looking for

I'm not sure about the answer to this question too. But when I emailed the grad rec and ask whether they operate a benchmark, they told me that I have passed the test (I also received the feedback and next steps email). So the email might be an indication (?)

 

[BM99]

I’m not really sure, I’m going to maybe guess so since I haven’t received that email? Would imagine if it was just a generic email that they would have sent it to everyone - but I could be wrong!

When did you complete your SJT? It does take a while for the email to come through

 

[norothrow324]

How soon after the app do you get the WG invite from CC?

 

[user9809]

How soon after the app do you get the WG invite from CC?

I submitted mine last night and got it this morning so it’s pretty quick

 

[norothrow324]

I submitted mine last night and got it this morning so it’s pretty quick

Do you think it’s automatic or on a first screening basis?

 

[user9809]

Do you think it’s automatic or on a first screening basis?

It’s automatic

 

[LB24]

When did you complete your SJT? It does take a while for the email to come through

I completed it on the 12 Nov

 

[BM99]

I completed it on the 12 Nov

Oh same!

 

[LB24]

Oh same!

Oh no, I’m worried now that I haven’t had it!