TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Shreya Verma]

Hi, I am new here. I am a mature candidate and a career changer. I am trying to navigate various industries such as Life Sciences because is more similar to my field. Could anyone suggest ways to increase my understanding of the role of life sciences lawyers? Do you know anyone active on LinkedIn?

You can also try for Trade Mark or Patent Attorney Training Contracts specifically provided by some firms!

 

[hannah04]

If looking to self-fund the SQE, is there a deadline to apply for the sept 2024 intake at bpp/university of law LLM SQE1&2?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Just seen Bryan Cave are rolling. Can anyone confirm if they actually are or if it's a Bakers situation where people only get rejected on a rolling basis?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If looking to self-fund the SQE, is there a deadline to apply for the sept 2024 intake at bpp/university of law LLM SQE1&2?

Probably late August/early September.

They will be selling the course days before it starts.

 

[aishaslm]

Has anyone who applied to Howard Kennedy, Browne Jacobson or Kingsley Napley heard back regarding their TC app? If so, could you private message me? Thanks!

 

[abdskurts1]

Has anybody applied to the Dentons TC and heard back post app?

 

[streanor]

Just seen Bryan Cave are rolling. Can anyone confirm if they actually are or if it's a Bakers situation where people only get rejected on a rolling basis?

BCLP are fully rolling, the’ve already started reviewing applications (PFOs and advancements).

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

BCLP are fully rolling, the’ve already started reviewing applications (PFOs and advancements).

Woops, guess I should get on that. How far through are they?

 

[streanor]

Woops, guess I should get on that. How far through are they?

I don’t think very far so don’t worry! Plenty of time 😊 I only know as I spoke to a member of recruitment not long ago and know some people received PFOs post-test (believe they applied in late March and early April) Haven’t heard of anyone getting VIs yet so likely they are waiting for more applicants. Good luck!

 

[Maddy]

Is it common for them to send out additional batches of invitations? Did anyone receive test invites towards the end of April last year?

 

[mp2000]

I have recently received a job offer and have been given 5 days to respond. However, I have an assessment centre for a graduate scheme on Monday and I will know the outcome the week after. Essentially, I have one job offer and one potential offer if I do well in the AC. The latter pays far better but is of course not guaranteed. I really need a job as I will be moving to London and can't survive in the City without one! Any advice on what to do would be appreciated!

 

[Percypig12]

I have recently received a job offer and have been given 5 days to respond. However, I have an assessment centre for a graduate scheme on Monday and I will know the outcome the week after. Essentially, I have one job offer and one potential offer if I do well in the AC. The latter pays far better but is of course not guaranteed. I really need a job as I will be moving to London and can't survive in the City without one! Any advice on what to do would be appreciated!

Accept then renege if you get the latter offer

 

[Solking456]

If anyone has done the withers SJT would appreciate any insights/ tips !!

 

[Jessica Booker]

I have recently received a job offer and have been given 5 days to respond. However, I have an assessment centre for a graduate scheme on Monday and I will know the outcome the week after. Essentially, I have one job offer and one potential offer if I do well in the AC. The latter pays far better but is of course not guaranteed. I really need a job as I will be moving to London and can't survive in the City without one! Any advice on what to do would be appreciated!

Have you received the contract from the organisation who have given you the offer?

 

[T_Law]

If anyone has done the withers SJT would appreciate any insights/ tips !!

Hey!! May I ask when you heard back from Withers?

 

[mp2000]

Have you received the contract from the organisation who have given you the offer?

Not yet but I will within the next 24 hours.

 

[SR99]

Hey!! May I ask when you heard back from Withers?

I got the test invite less than an hour ago

 

[MG020202]

I know they said the latest would be the end of April, but anyone heard from Irwin Mitchell post-AC?

Nope

 

[clocloclcoclo]

Nope

haven't heard anything :/ hoping to hear back this week! Does anyone have any idea of the number of candidates who go on to the work placement?

 

[Aga123+]

Has anyone heard from Blake Morgan post first interview ??