TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[addy2004]

Does anyone know if the CC VI PFO feedback was automated, or specific to the candidates?

 

[saqlain09]

Has anyone applied to CMS TC at the Sheffield office?

 

[Moe]

Congratulations to those invited to an AC with Clifford Chance. I note the addition of a new 'group exercise' on the day. Does anyone have any insight into what this exercise might entail?

 

[Zaidoz10]

All the CC AC invites - are any for the Middle East office?

Don’t think so. Middle East AC invites should be going out today.

 

[addy2004]

Does anyone know why a law firm would give me individual feedback but not others? Happened after VI PFO for CC

 

[Zaidoz10]

Have you heard back?

Nahh not yet. I just got an email saying they’re gonna give an update on the application soon.

 

[Zaidoz10]

Did you receive that email around 4 hours ago?

Yes

 

[Shreya Verma]

While mentioning about a firm's deal should I only focus on the deals done by the office where I'm applying or any deal?

 

[Jessica Booker]

While mentioning about a firm's deal should I only focus on the deals done by the office where I'm applying or any deal?

I would recommend focusing on deals at least partly covered by the office you are applying to. If you are using it as justification as to why you want to work at the firm, it can often fall a little flat if lawyers in the office you are applying to haven’t worked on the matter. There are some exceptions if it is framed slightly differently in the way it is written, but it will generally be more persuasive/convincing if you use something English lawyers have worked on.

 

[Szofi66]

Has anyone still not heard from Hogan Lovells (direct TC)? No wg, nothing, and I applied mid November. Also emailed them when I'd receive the wg but nothing still.

 

[axelbeugre]

While mentioning about a firm's deal should I only focus on the deals done by the office where I'm applying or any deal?

I agree with Jessica here, citing cases that the English offices have worked on is definitely more convincing. However, in my applications last year I did mention a lot of US deals too, especially when it came to big US law firms who have their most profitable offices in the US. However, when this is the case, the focus should not be on the location itself but on the quality of the deal, the clients they work with and why that type of work is of interest to you and how it relates to your background.

 

[HarmonyN]

Has anyone still not heard from Hogan Lovells (direct TC)? No wg, nothing, and I applied mid November. Also emailed them when I'd receive the wg but nothing still.

In the same boat.

 

[Benisa]

they got back to be within about 3 days

hey, what was the test like? I am trying to prep but I have no idea on what to expect x

 

[Legalstalker]

Fieldfisher PFO post TI!!

crying and dying in bed. official done applying to firms this cycle.

Good luck to everyone!!

 

[Seven]

Fieldfisher PFO post TI!!

crying and dying in bed. official done applying to firms this cycle.

Good luck to everyone!!

Sorry to hear that but don't give up! You could be one app away from a TC!

But also please do give yourself a well-deserved break this festive season and see how you feel after.

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Fieldfisher PFO post TI!!

crying and dying in bed. official done applying to firms this cycle.

Good luck to everyone!!

Really sorry to hear that 🥺 don’t give up!!

 

[plteo22]

Anyone else just never hear back from A&O post TC app?

 

[Charlottehollyx]

Slaughter and may rejection post AC (

 

[amrita6399]

Has anyone heard from Linklaters Direct TC or will the firm reply in January?

 

[Szofi66]

Is there any point in applying to Bristows direct TC if its rolling? (closing 2nd January)?