TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[johnnn821]

Yes I did the assessment on 15 April.

Damn I dont know then. Mine still says "in progress". Maybe if you dont receive an email later today, you should flag it to them. Might be an issue with the system

 

[AS24]

Is anyone applying to Fried Frank?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

for people who took Bakers' amberjack, was 19th the last date for everyone? just trying to figure out if they're waiting for everyone to do the tests or what

 

[Peter Hsu]

does anyone know if bakers is still sending out more online assessments? thxxxx

 

[hannah04]

I would wait a couple of more weeks if you can, although I know this can be tricky if you have final year exams. I typically say 6-8 weeks before you can start a role, so it will depend on when in July you are looking to start.

You may want to start registering with some recruitment agencies now though, as that process can add on a couple of weeks anyway.

Thanks Jess. When it comes to applying to paralegal roles as a final-year, would you recommend putting module grades on my CV or just overall predicted grade?

 

[StewartJones]

NRF Direct TC PFO. They didn't send an email. I noticed on the portal today.

Sorry to hear that, mine still says in progress.
Just have to keep moving and applying.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks Jess. When it comes to applying to paralegal roles as a final-year, would you recommend putting module grades on my CV or just overall predicted grade?

You can put modules on your CV. Particularly to highlight relevant modules to the type of role you are applying to or where you have performed well. But it tends to be the case you don’t need to list out module grades in the same way you do for TC applications, so an overall grade whether final or predicted tends to be sufficient. It is just whether you want to highlight grades to strength your application.

 

[bangarangbass39]

for people who took Bakers' amberjack, was 19th the last date for everyone? just trying to figure out if they're waiting for everyone to do the tests or what

How do they decide whether or not to hand out online tests?

 

[Victor87]

HL London PFO, applied on 8th January and submitted WG on 5th Feb. Wishing all the best and good news to those still waiting!

 

[Victor87]

LDN or BRM

LDN

 

[shaquilleoatmeal]

Bakers VI

 

[nliro85]

Baker PFO onto the next 1 let’s go

 

[spamelinazoid]

How do they decide whether or not to hand out online tests?

No clue but (at least to me) it does seem like they are quite sparse with their pfos and with who they progress to the next stage…quite odd.

Their spring scheme finished weeks ago so im not sure why they are taking their sweet tine with this

 

[spamelinazoid]

Baker PFO onto the next 1 let’s go

Sorry to hear! When did you apply?

 

[Untilwinter]

Stupud question but im desperare. What are some ways to improve your application when you are reapplying to a firm you got a pfo from and your experience hasnt changed much since?

 

[nliro85]

Sorry to hear! When did you apply?

2 days before deadline

 

[LillyandSilver]

Worried. Submitted a CV for a training contract I didn't list all my grades just the ones which I thought would be most relevant because I saw it on a workshop for some firms (not the firm I am applying to) Should I email and see if I can resubmit the CV with all my modules? They don't have an email for grad recruitment. Should I call the firm directly? I put the range of grades I got for my qualifying modules and specific grades for the optional modules and dissertation which I thought most relevant. Most legal recruiters have told me it is fine but I haven't got confirmation from the firm directly. I submitted it a while ago but the deadline isnt until the end of April. What should I do?

 

[AS24]

Has anyone completed a Bakers VI?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

No clue but (at least to me) it does seem like they are quite sparse with their pfos and with who they progress to the next stage…quite odd.

Their spring scheme finished weeks ago so im not sure why they are taking their sweet tine with this

I think it only finished on Friday? That is why I had hope until now lol

 

[spamelinazoid]

Guess this means that those of us who haven't had tests yet should give up hope..

Sending invites for a VI considering most of us havent heard back about a test or a pfo is so nasty of them lol