TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[spamelinazoid]

Anyone knows when we’ll hear back from Hogan Lovells post WG test for our direct TC application? I applied on the deadline tho 😭

Тhe apprenticeship programme applications close today so maybe they are waiting until after they close to revert to everyone else?

 

[EliteWhovian]

to those applying for direct TCs commencing in 2026 - where can I find a deadline calendar?

Check lawcareers.net and filter for 2026 starts

 

[LawfulRust00]

Any word from Brown Rudnick?

 

[LB24]

Any word from Brown Rudnick?

No, when do you think it is an appropriate time to email? They said they’d hold interviews in March/April

Edit: just had a look at previous threads and in 2022 someone said they got the invite on the first week of April and in 2023 some said they heard back on the 3rd March

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Did people email Freshfields for WG? They're airing me lol

airing me too

 

[Emmy]

Has anyone heard from King and Spalding?
I am so worried, specially because of the radio silence.

 

[Broadwater]

airing me too

They came back to me - I got 85th percentile which I'm happy with for my first WG and shame it wasn't enough for AC but oh well

 

[AlexJ]

Has anyone heard from King and Spalding?
I am so worried, specially because of the radio silence.

See my reply to this here- I wouldn’t be worried

I imagine that the interviews are more likely to be the end of March than the beginning, grad rec is currently busy with seat changes, new starters and qualifiers. Last year we had less than 2 weeks notice to the AC, and all invites were sent together.

 

[charlotte126]

Freshfields pfo post wg yesterday, huff.

Got my WG score back this arvo, 84th percentile which I'm pleased with as it was my first one and I didn't have much time to prep. Do understand why people with higher scores feel put out, seems unfair to screen applications then later decide they aren't strong enough for an AC even with a very high WG score.

 

[Broadwater]

Mine was 97th. Why make me take the test if they were going to reject me based off my application (which I thought was quite strong) regardless?

I reckon the first batch of WG tests had applications which were stronger in the eyes of grad rec

 

[Z48]

I reckon the first batch of WG tests had applications which were stronger in the eyes of grad rec

But people in the last batch got through to AC too, if that was the case I really don’t get why we’d be invited to take the test at all 😭

 

[zdi2024]

Hi there! Just receive online assessment invitation from Fox Williams. Anyone who have completed it before could you please dm me!🙏 Really need some hints to prepare on this. Thank you so much! I would LOVE to learn more about the test/interview process etc of the firm if anyone has gone through it!!

 

[axelbeugre]

Hi there! Just receive online assessment invitation from Fox Williams. Anyone who have completed it before could you please dm me!🙏 Really need some hints to prepare on this. Thank you so much! I would LOVE to learn more about the test/interview process etc of the firm if anyone has gone through it!!

Congratulations!!

 

[Emmy]

See my reply to this here- I wouldn’t be worried

See my reply to this here- I wouldn’t be worried

Thanks for the reply. I am actually going home for some time, that's why I was a bit worried.

 

[Emmy]

Just feeling really dejected and really stressed about upcoming direct TC applications because I'm really doubting my cover letter writing skills now.

Me too 😭

 

[Lian Lian]

slaughter and may finally got back (post-app). They said no ✨

 

[smileymay1234]

They made sure to tell me that applications were considered "holistically" so my written app must have been pretty bad -- but why shortlist me for WG in the first place then lol??

Sorry to ask off the back of a bad situation but how do you know what percentile you get?

 

[👩🏼💼]

Passed the BCLP online assessment! Is this a guaranteed interview?

Hi! That’s so good, well done. I’m doing mine tomorrow do you have any tips you wouldn’t mind sharing? They’re my top choice and I’m so nervous!

 

[missingh]

Harbottle AC/final stage interview!! 😅

 

[axelbeugre]

Harbottle AC/final stage interview!! 😅

Congratulations!!