TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Deleted member 31343]

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Thank you!!

 

[Deleted member 31343]

So happy for you!!

Thank you!!

 

[EliteWhovian]

congrats mate. when did you apply if you don't mind me asking? I mean what's the date on your portal.

thank you! you mean the last update date?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

thank you! you mean the last update date?

No i mean when did you submit the app and the vi, was it closer to the deadline

 

[EliteWhovian]

No i mean when did you submit the app and the vi, was it closer to the deadline

Oh, I applied on the 15th and did the vi on the deadline!

 

[BM99]

Did people who hear back from A&O until now all apply very close to deadline??

 

[nya]

No way

A&O AC

Congratulations!

May I ask when your AC is/what's the latest available date?

 

[norothrow324]

Congrats!!!

Oh, I applied on the 15th and did the vi on the deadline!

Has anyone else heard anything? At this point would just like to know either way haha!

 

[hopefultrainee888]

Congrats!!!


Has anyone else heard anything? At this point would just like to know either way haha!

i havent heard anything yet!

 

[EliteWhovian]

Congratulations!

May I ask when your AC is/what's the latest available date?

There was 12th and 13th December only And thank you!

 

[Iwanobealawyer]

Has anyone received a CMS VI invite, I'm getting frustrated as I completed the WG on the 31st of October.

 

[Zaidoz10]

Has anyone received a CMS VI invite, I'm getting frustrated as I completed the WG on the 31st of October.

Yeah I completed the WG on the 28th of October and still haven’t heard back. I emailed them and they said they’re still reviewing apps.

 

[powerpuffgirl]

Probably not the space for a rant but needed to get off my chest. I'm in my final year of university and had a vacation scheme over summer at a firm with a usually high conversion, but I didn't get a training contract offer (nor did most on my scheme, not sure if we just weren't a strong cohort or they weren't taking as many?). I worked so hard on my applications last year to avoid being in the position of applying to firms during my final year, yet unfortunately here I am anyway. Now I also worry that having the scheme on my CV but having not converted it might be a bit of a red flag to other firms, especially because as I mentioned this firm usually has a high conversion rate.

I can't stand the waiting game. I have applied to many firms but have only got 2 responses (rejections :/ ) from 2. This week has been difficult, I'm struggling to focus on my university work because I just keep refreshing my emails and portals, falling into rabbit holes of different career paths, Masters degrees etc. My friends all know their plans next year, and I'm beginning to feel left behind and demotivated. I know this is building my resilience and everyone gets rejected at some point etc... but I'm just struggling to juggle everything. Apologies for the rant but just couldn't keep it in any longer and hope this makes others feel less alone if they are in a similar place.

 

[sxw517]

Still no one heard from MWE?

Mcdermott? If so, no.

 

[Boating]

Probably not the space for a rant but needed to get off my chest. I'm in my final year of university and had a vacation scheme over summer at a firm with a usually high conversion, but I didn't get a training contract offer (nor did most on my scheme, not sure if we just weren't a strong cohort or they weren't taking as many?). I worked so hard on my applications last year to avoid being in the position of applying to firms during my final year, yet unfortunately here I am anyway. Now I also worry that having the scheme on my CV but having not converted it might be a bit of a red flag to other firms, especially because as I mentioned this firm usually has a high conversion rate.

I can't stand the waiting game. I have applied to many firms but have only got 2 responses (rejections :/ ) from 2. This week has been difficult, I'm struggling to focus on my university work because I just keep refreshing my emails and portals, falling into rabbit holes of different career paths, Masters degrees etc. My friends all know their plans next year, and I'm beginning to feel left behind and demotivated. I know this is building my resilience and everyone gets rejected at some point etc... but I'm just struggling to juggle everything. Apologies for the rant but just couldn't keep it in any longer and hope this makes others feel less alone if they are in a similar place.

Everyone is on their own journey and path, I know how you feel, most of my friends from uni now have TC's and I'm currently in a paralegal job that I don't really like at all. Just have to remember that things will get better and success will come your way as long as you keep at, what you put in is what you will get out.

Easier said than done, but don't focus on anyone else but yourself, they know their plans, good for them, but who really gives one! All you have to do is focus on yourself, try your best, and I'm confident that your best is enough, having a VS is great on the CV and great experience, so use it to your advantage.

 

[legalgrinch]

Everyone is on their own journey and path, I know how you feel, most of my friends from uni now have TC's and I'm currently in a paralegal job that I don't really like at all. Just have to remember that things will get better and success will come your way as long as you keep at, what you put in is what you will get out.

Easier said than done, but don't focus on anyone else but yourself, they know their plans, good for them, but who really gives one! All you have to do is focus on yourself, try your best, and I'm confident that your best is enough, having a VS is great on the CV and great experience, so use it to your advantage.

Well said!

 

[Samridhi Jain]

No way

A&O AC

LESGO! CONGRATULATIONS

 

[oliviapope1]

Probably not the space for a rant but needed to get off my chest. I'm in my final year of university and had a vacation scheme over summer at a firm with a usually high conversion, but I didn't get a training contract offer (nor did most on my scheme, not sure if we just weren't a strong cohort or they weren't taking as many?). I worked so hard on my applications last year to avoid being in the position of applying to firms during my final year, yet unfortunately here I am anyway. Now I also worry that having the scheme on my CV but having not converted it might be a bit of a red flag to other firms, especially because as I mentioned this firm usually has a high conversion rate.

I can't stand the waiting game. I have applied to many firms but have only got 2 responses (rejections :/ ) from 2. This week has been difficult, I'm struggling to focus on my university work because I just keep refreshing my emails and portals, falling into rabbit holes of different career paths, Masters degrees etc. My friends all know their plans next year, and I'm beginning to feel left behind and demotivated. I know this is building my resilience and everyone gets rejected at some point etc... but I'm just struggling to juggle everything. Apologies for the rant but just couldn't keep it in any longer and hope this makes others feel less alone if they are in a similar place.

Honestly, I relate to this so much! You're not the only one, don't worry. I'm currently a Master's student, with 0 vac schemes, 0 assessment centres, 0 interviews under my belt.... I have only gotten rejections so far, but we have to keep going.
Celebrate each little win and take the no's as a next time. Just make sure to learn from your mistakes, because that's what will get you there in the end! You got this!

 

[Samridhi Jain]

As far as I know, L&W does not offer a direct TC route. Wanted to confirm here since I asked them if they sponsor visas for international students for VS and it was a negative so I'm a little bummed not being able to able to apply to the firm :/

 

[norothrow324]

AO has been very slow with their batches….? Only a handful of people getting anything - wonder if they’ve invited everyone and just going to send mass PFOs soon