TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[hopefulforatc]

You can always put your future role on an application form anyway, you just won’t be able to provide lots of detail about it - but I would still expect that to be the case if you are only a few weeks into a role.

For a cover letter:

Why the firm
Why the opportunity/why commercial law
Why you

Ideally if you can get it on one page, great, but no more than a page and a half or about 750 words

Thank you!

 

[Didi Kalu]

Does anyone have any insight into/experience with the NRF VI?

 

[jplaw1010]

How many questions in Bakers VI?

 

[CT1]

Does anyone have any insight into/experience with the NRF VI?

Not from me I'm afraid. Can I ask if you did a VS with NRF or have substantial legal work experience? Congrats on getting through to the next stage!

 

[leaaa2023]

Anyone know if it's worth applying to Orrick's direct TC? Or do they recruit solely from VS?

 

[mindlesshistory]

Does anyone know Orrick's direct TC deadline - is it tonight 2359 or 30 April 2359

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know Orrick's direct TC deadline - is it tonight 2359 or 30 April 2359

One of the few firms that make very clear of the time and date:

 

[kawanm1]

anyone received anything from hill dickinson? i know vac scheme apps have started receiving vs offers

 

[mp2000]

anyone received anything from hill dickinson? i know vac scheme apps have started receiving vs offers

Nothing yet....and I'm still waiting to hear back about their insight scheme

 

[Cherikon]

NRF VI！

 

[PlscanIhaveaTC]

Nothing yet....and I'm still waiting to hear back about their insight scheme

I’m stressing out so much about this

 

[mp2000]

I’m stressing out so much about this

Me too! And as they've given out some (if not all) insight schemes I fear I may be facing a rejection...

 

[crl227]

NRF VI！

Congrats and same, were you able to book your interview? I'm not seeing any slots available on the calendar 🫣

 

[Cherikon]

Congrats and same, were you able to book your interview? I'm not seeing any slots available on the calendar 🫣

Yes I booked one. Maybe you could email the recruiter who contacted you to double check their availability

 

[crl227]

Yes I booked one. Maybe you could email the recruiter who contacted you to double check their availability

Ah glad to hear for you and will do, thanks!

 

[AnonKn635]

is there any point in applying to cleary gotleib for the direct TC? - Cant seem to find link on website

 

[Didi Kalu]

Not from me I'm afraid. Can I ask if you did a VS with NRF or have substantial legal work experience? Congrats on getting through to the next stage!

I haven’t done a VS with NRF but have completed some legal internships and a vac scheme so hoping that’s enough!

 

[aloluk83]

what references do law firms usually ask for before starting a TC? does one have to be your most recent employer? Would appreciate hearing about anyone's experience!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi - do they sponsor visa for international students?

I don’t know the answer to this - I would email them via the following contact details to check:

 

[Jessica Booker]

what references do law firms usually ask for before starting a TC? does one have to be your most recent employer? Would appreciate hearing about anyone's experience!

Usually all employment and education within a certain period - this can be anything between 3-10 years depending on the firm’s policy.