TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[RiverJules]

Question for people who applied to Howard Kennedy: when you first submitted your application, did you also get an automatic confirmation email with just some truncated code in it rather than any substantive content? In mine, it seems to have been meant to display some kind of image, but the image wasn't properly embedded or something. Just slightly concerned now that there was meant to be important information on there that I should be aware of!

 

[T_Law]

Question for people who applied to Howard Kennedy: when you first submitted your application, did you also get an automatic confirmation email with just some truncated code in it rather than any substantive content? In mine, it seems to have been meant to display some kind of image, but the image wasn't properly embedded or something. Just slightly concerned now that there was meant to be important information on there that I should be aware of!

Hey! Yes I got something similar to this, but then they sent a separate email to fill out their contextual information, so I don’t think it should be an issue, or hopefully we didn’t miss anything substantial!

 

[Will123]

Question for people who applied to Howard Kennedy: when you first submitted your application, did you also get an automatic confirmation email with just some truncated code in it rather than any substantive content? In mine, it seems to have been meant to display some kind of image, but the image wasn't properly embedded or something. Just slightly concerned now that there was meant to be important information on there that I should be aware of!

Hi, I got the same problems with the automatic confirmation email from Howard Kennedy. I sent an email to their grad recruitment and they said there was nothing to be concerned about nor did I miss out on important information. Hope this alleviates your concerns!

 

[RiverJules]

Hi, I got the same problems with the automatic confirmation email from Howard Kennedy. I sent an email to their grad recruitment and they said there was nothing to be concerned about nor did I miss out on important information. Hope this alleviates your concerns!

Oh amazing, thank you so much!! ☺️

 

[shaquilleoatmeal]

NRF PFO as well, did anyone get through 😂

 

[RonRod13]

Any NRF VI's?

I thought the next stage is a TI, or is it a VI?

 

[Sharon Wu]

I thought the next stage is a TI, or is it a VI?

Last year was a TI. I thought they changed it to a VI this year.

 

[LB24]

Anyone from previous cycles know when Brown Rudnick are likely to respond after the interview?

 

[hopefulforatc]

I am applying for a training contract to a firm that only requires a cover letter and CV, it does not mention anywhere what needs to be included in the cover letter. What points should I focus on in the cover letter and how long should it be? Also, I am starting a new job soon, should I wait for that job to start and add it to my application as the applications are open from 1st May- 30th June. @Jessica Booker

 

[sunnyd]

Has anyone heard back from Winckworth Sherwood (WS) post first-stage interview? 🥹

 

[Jessica Booker]

I am applying for a training contract to a firm that only requires a cover letter and CV, it does not mention anywhere what needs to be included in the cover letter. What points should I focus on in the cover letter and how long should it be? Also, I am starting a new job soon, should I wait for that job to start and add it to my application as the applications are open from 1st May- 30th June. @Jessica Booker

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

 

[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