TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[taetae]

They took like 13 days last cycle to get back to me so maybe around the same time.

Tysm!

 

[axelbeugre]

If you get offered a TC over the phone, is it wise to keep applying etc. until you’ve had the formal letter through? I verbally accepted for my top choice post-AC and struggling to get motivated to keep going, but conscious not too get complacent just in case 🫣

You already have your offer and as soon as it has been communicated to you, it is binding so I would not worry. If you want more offers then definitely keep applying, but if you already know that this is your first option, I would just celebrate and let other opportunities for people who are still applying!

Congratulations on getting your offer! You are going to be a lawyer and that is exciting!

 

[ajdbnjsbfjns]

Congrats ! Wonder if it’s done by when AC’s were and they are just working their way through .. or totally random 😅

I got my call before my friend who had an AC the day before me so it does seem like its completely random

 

[S2L24]

You already have your offer and as soon as it has been communicated to you, it is binding so I would not worry. If you want more offers then definitely keep applying, but if you already know that this is your first option, I would just celebrate and let other opportunities for people who are still applying!

Congratulations on getting your offer! You are going to be a lawyer and that is exciting!

Thank you! Puts my mind at ease. I think it’s a mixed case of being anxious to have it in writing and also the fact it still feels surreal to have got to this stage!

 

[Deleted member 31263]

I got my offer, but someone had gotten a rejection 2 hours before. Its definitely random!

when did you get it sorry?

 

[Deleted member 31263]

Congrats ! Wonder if it’s done by when AC’s were and they are just working their way through .. or totally random 😅

I think it might be random. I had my AC as the first group and haven't heard anything yet

 

[law2022x]

How many people apply to Brown Rudnick/are people able to thumbs up if they have?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If you get offered a TC over the phone, is it wise to keep applying etc. until you’ve had the formal letter through? I verbally accepted for my top choice post-AC and struggling to get motivated to keep going, but conscious not too get complacent just in case 🫣

I don't think you need to do this if it is your top choice - there would be little point as you are only going to accept the offer you have got.

 

[Legalstalker]

Quick question @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre or anyone

I’ve heard from a previous candidate that an interview question is “discuss a current news article that’s interested you recently” I’ve chosen to talk about a new case on IP (trademarks) but in my interview I hope to emphasise that I am draw to the firms Technology, science and industry sector which covers life science. With this being said when I explain my reasoning for wanting to work in this sector I will explain a life science case that the firm advised on and how that is interesting to me, In addition to my background in technology in my current job.

Would talking about a recent IP case be too far from Life science area? Or as they both fall under one sector for this firm would it be okay?

 

[ymink]

Hi! Is the Hogan Lovells watson glaser automatic? or is it part of 'the next stage'? thanks!

 

[yxnglxw]

heard nothing from AG... losing hope!

same here, but i didnt apply for London, still waiting to hear back post VI

 

[axelbeugre]

Quick question @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre or anyone

I’ve heard from a previous candidate that an interview question is “discuss a current news article that’s interested you recently” I’ve chosen to talk about a new case on IP (trademarks) but in my interview I hope to emphasise that I am draw to the firms Technology, science and industry sector which covers life science. With this being said when I explain my reasoning for wanting to work in this sector I will explain a life science case that the firm advised on and how that is interesting to me, In addition to my background in technology in my current job.

Would talking about a recent IP case be too far from Life science area? Or as they both fall under one sector for this firm would it be okay?

I think it would be totally fine to talk about IP as I personally think it is really relevant to life sciences anyway. Having a training contract from a tech firm like Goodwin, I was exposed in my vacation scheme to what they do in IP, and a lot of the deals they work on are life sciences related so I would say IP is very much linked to life sciences in a way. I do not see why you could not talk about it.

Good luck with the interview!

 

[futurelegallyblonde]

I got my offer, but someone had gotten a rejection 2 hours before. Its definitely random!

Congrats on the offer!! That’s amazing.

Do they give you the feedback on the call, or do you schedule a time for the feedback?

 

[ajdbnjsbfjns]

Congrats on the offer!! That’s amazing.

Do they give you the feedback on the call, or do you schedule a time for the feedback?

Thank you so much!! The feedback was relatively brief but insightful, also they just call whenever. I was grocery shopping when they called and told him to call back in 2 minutes as I went back to my flat.

 

[HarmonyN]

Hi! Is the Hogan Lovells watson glaser automatic? or is it part of 'the next stage'? thanks!

It's automatic.

 

[Cryingtiger]

My friend received a CC TC offer an hour ago. I also know two other people who received rejections today as well. My friend said they are making calls throughout the week until Friday I believe.

I never applied to CC this year, but from last year they were ringing people according to their “name” or “surname” order!

 

[Deleted member 31263]

CC offer! 🎉

 

[Solicitorinthemaking]

Was it 40 questions within 30 mins?

Yeah

 

[ADKM]

Just finished with my HL direct TC app. I just found out they don’t have a chambers student page and in the ‘which resource did you find most helpful when researching us’ question I put in chambers student. I’m now worried if this could be a cause for them to bin my application? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre would love to know your thoughts!

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Just finished with my HL direct TC app. I just found out they don’t have a chambers student page and in the ‘which resource did you find most helpful when researching us’ question I put in chambers student. I’m now worried if this could be a cause for them to bin my application? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre would love to know your thoughts!

I could be completely wrong but I wouldn't stress too much about this.

I think it's mostly an internal way of tracking their marketing / what attracts applicants etc.

I'm sure that if recruitment do pay attention to it, it's probably something that they would skim-read anyway. Don't worry!