TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Solking456]

Congrats! Is this for London?

Yes

 

[Legalstalker]

Kennedys VI!!
(London SQE Professional liability)

 

[missingh]

holding email from fieldfisher direct TC saying they are sorry for the delay and shortlisting candidates for interview now if anyone is also waiting to hear post test

 

[Lilil]

Bristows first round interview was pretty brutal!! Completely blanked when asked a couple of Qs

 

[Arf1309]

Bristows pfo post-partner review finally 😅

 

[whambamshamalam]

Anybody else in Dubai waiting on Simmons and Simmons, Clyde & Co, Pinsent Masons? 🙏

 

[Izzy1026]

Is anyone STILL waiting for Bristows to get back post partner review?

 

[Petallove1]

Anything from CRS post-VI/ does anyone have an idea of when we can expect to hear?

 

[BuddingLawyer1211]

Bristows first round interview was pretty brutal!! Completely blanked when asked a couple of Qs

Omfg 💀💀💀
I’ve heard they’re mad technical

 

[TCchaser24]

Omfg 💀💀💀
I’ve heard they’re mad technical

I can confirm this is true

 

[Shreya Verma]

Goodwin Direct TC PFO

Same. Don't know where we are going wrong

 

[jesslawapps]

Hi just looking for a little bit of advice on something !

I have received a verbal TC Offer from a firm I love, and as its unique circumstances (applied for VS but post AC was offered TC) this was then followed with a Zoom call discussing details. On this call, grad rec confirmed they were busy and it would take a while to get a full contract, but would follow the call with a written offer for my peace of mind in the next few days. The call was Thurs 22nd and last Friday I emailed to query when I would be receiving the written offer as I hadn’t had any communications. It is now Monday and I haven’t received a reply.

Should I give them more time or follow up/ is it likely they have changed their minds ? I am a bit nervous with no written offer and unsure whether to withdraw from other processes with no written offer.

Thank you in advance ! @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre / anyone who has any advice to offer !

 

[aniraz]

Bristows first round interview was pretty brutal!! Completely blanked when asked a couple of Qs

I found it quite hard as well - did your interviewers say when we might hear back? Mine said there wasn't a set timeline

 

[axelbeugre]

Hi just looking for a little bit of advice on something !

I have received a verbal TC Offer from a firm I love, and as its unique circumstances (applied for VS but post AC was offered TC) this was then followed with a Zoom call discussing details. On this call, grad rec confirmed they were busy and it would take a while to get a full contract, but would follow the call with a written offer for my peace of mind in the next few days. The call was Thurs 22nd and last Friday I emailed to query when I would be receiving the written offer as I hadn’t had any communications. It is now Monday and I haven’t received a reply.

Should I give them more time or follow up/ is it likely they have changed their minds ? I am a bit nervous with no written offer and unsure whether to withdraw from other processes with no written offer.

Thank you in advance ! @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre / anyone who has any advice to offer !

An oral offer is as valid as a written one so I would not worry at all. There is no chance they will go back on their word. I do understand the need for a written communication, but you had a call with the firm and they specifically told you that they are busy and that they will follow up in the next few days with a confirmation so there is nothing to worry about.

Congratulations on your offer and enjoy this huge achievement you worked hard for!

The written confirmation will come but that does not mean in any way that they will go back on their promise, do not worry!

 

[Szofi66]

Same. Don't know where we are going wrong

It's disappointing for sure, but Goodwin offers limited direct TC spots compared to its vac scheme spots, so somewhat understandable. Good luck though with your other applications!

 

[jesslawapps]

An oral offer is as valid as a written one so I would not worry at all. There is no chance they will go back on their word. I do understand the need for a written communication, but you had a call with the firm and they specifically told you that they are busy and that they will follow up in the next few days with a confirmation so there is nothing to worry about.

Congratulations on your offer and enjoy this huge achievement you worked hard for!

The written confirmation will come but that does not mean in any way that they will go back on their promise, do not worry!

That’s great thank you, it really puts my mind at ease about the validity of the verbal offer. Thank you 😁😁

 

[Shreya Verma]

It's disappointing for sure, but Goodwin offers limited direct TC spots compared to its vac scheme spots, so somewhat understandable. Good luck though with your other applications!

Thank you and same to you

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi just looking for a little bit of advice on something !

I have received a verbal TC Offer from a firm I love, and as its unique circumstances (applied for VS but post AC was offered TC) this was then followed with a Zoom call discussing details. On this call, grad rec confirmed they were busy and it would take a while to get a full contract, but would follow the call with a written offer for my peace of mind in the next few days. The call was Thurs 22nd and last Friday I emailed to query when I would be receiving the written offer as I hadn’t had any communications. It is now Monday and I haven’t received a reply.

Should I give them more time or follow up/ is it likely they have changed their minds ? I am a bit nervous with no written offer and unsure whether to withdraw from other processes with no written offer.

Thank you in advance ! @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre / anyone who has any advice to offer !

They haven’t changed their mind it’s just something on their very long to do list to get to at some point.

You have emailed on Friday - emails might not get picked up for a couple of days, so I would wait until the end of next week (so around the 15th) and then call again if you haven’t received anything.

 

[diligentbean]

Yes - I would contact them.

Thanks Jessica, appreciated.

Got my rejection through today, sadly :/

Anyone that passed the video interview, would you be up for discussing how you responded to one of the questions with me?

 

[S87]

Does anyone have an article on the EU AI Act's impact on law firms?