TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[ADKM]

Hi - do they sponsor visa for international students?

They do. I emailed Alice and she confirmed the same.

 

[Aga123+]

Has anyone heard back from Blake Morgan post-first interview (direct TC)?

 

[spamelinazoid]

HogLov PFO just now, after 3 months of complete radio silence

 

[LB24]

Still nothing from Hill Dickinson after Amberjack?

 

[aspiringtrainee2024]

HogLov PFO just now, after 3 months of complete radio silence

Birmingham office?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Birmingham office?

London!

 

[SR99]

anyone heard from Withers post test?

 

[Seville123]

Hi there - does anyone have any advice for the Ashurst written assessment please? 😃

 

[TonyStark]

Hi there - does anyone have any advice for the Ashurst written assessment please? 😃

When did you apply please / get through to written assessment? I’m still waiting to hear back.

 

[evie99]

If anyone has any tips for Ashurst's written exercise I would be eternally grateful!!

 

[aspiringlawyer1000]

Did anyone get an email from Kingsley Napley confirming receipt of video submission?

 

[livvymurphy]

I had an AC today and in the group exercise we didn't complete the task (just marginally) as we mistakenly thought we had more time than we did- do you think this means an automatic rejection??

 

[Jessica Booker]

I had an AC today and in the group exercise we didn't complete the task (just marginally) as we mistakenly thought we had more time than we did- do you think this means an automatic rejection??

No - most group exercises are designed in a way that many groups wouldn’t complete the task. It is not an automatic fail.

 

[Seville123]

When did you apply please / get through to written assessment? I’m still waiting to hear back.

I applied on 28th March and heard back 30th April.

 

[Legal111]

Did anyone get an email from Kingsley Napley confirming receipt of video submission?

I didn't either but the number of views on my video has gone up (although don’t know if that’s just from me lol)

Good luck!!

 

[RonRod13]

Does anyone else feel like HR and partners are after two different things in an interview? What tips do people have for initial first round interviews with grad rec? And what tips do people have for interviews with partners?

 

[tealzeal]

I didn't either but the number of views on my video has gone up (although don’t know if that’s just from me lol)

Good luck!!

Same here just noticed my video has 2 views😂

 

[aspiringtrainee2024]

@Jessica Booker Is it a good or bad thing if a firm rejects your application but mention that whilst they don’t usually give feedback at the application stage they would like to arrange a feedback call?

 

[Zaakir]

Is a cleary application worth it if you didn’t get a first at uni?

 

[LawfulRust00]

Is a cleary application worth it if you didn’t get a first at uni?

Just my opinion - probably not. Grad Rec would never admit that, but realistically the level of competitiveness is such that they will most likely cherrypick from graduates with firsts. That is subject to mitigating circumstances, of course.