TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[bangarangbass39]

There is not really any difference between a legal internship and a vacation scheme apart from the name. It sounds like you have enough legal experience and a lot of non legal work experience and so I would say you should have no hesitations in applying for TC/Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeships

Thank you very much for clarifying that. I thought recruiters would have looked at it differently because I cant say that it was a vacation scheme. However, I realised that I was completing a lot of work during the work experience. I ended up being given more work to do compared to the vac schemers I completed the internship with.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

If anyone has a successful Arnold and Porter application I could see then I would be very very grateful

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you very much for clarifying that. I thought recruiters would have looked at it differently because I cant say that it was a vacation scheme. However, I realised that I was completing a lot of work during the work experience. I ended up being given more work to do compared to the vac schemers I completed the internship with.

They really won’t look at it any differently just by name. They will look at what you did on the scheme as an indicator of its value.

 

[Seville123]

Any updates on Ashurst post case study? Is it safe to assume it’s a pfo at this point?

 

[LceoH]

Any updates on Ashurst post case study? Is it safe to assume it’s a pfo at this point?

I received the In Person Interview invite 30 minutes ago! I guess they’re just getting back to everyone

 

[PlscanIhaveaTC]

I received the In Person Interview invite 30 minutes ago! I guess they’re just getting back to everyone

I haven’t even heard anything post-app 😂

 

[Talia43]

Nothing from Mayer Brown still and apparently they have already has a couple of ACs.

 

[Szofi66]

I received the In Person Interview invite 30 minutes ago! I guess they’re just getting back to everyone

Same, got the invite an hour ago for the in person interview.

 

[Ishi.2324]

If you have applied for a 2026/27 Direct TC in the last few months and have been unsuccessful, are you not allowed to apply for the 2024 winter vac scheme at the same firm?

 

[jplaw1010]

If you have applied for a 2026/27 Direct TC in the last few months and have been unsuccessful, are you not allowed to apply for the 2024 winter vac scheme at the same firm?

Usually you are able to apply as it would be classed as a new recruitment cycle (sept-aug).

 

[Gday33]

Nothing from Mayer Brown still and apparently they have already has a couple of ACs.

Also haven’t heard anything after the online test…no update online when I log in either so 🤷🏼‍♀️

 

[Ishi.2324]

Is this about W&C?

No it isn't. I was just preparing myself for the next cycle after a few PFOs 😭

 

[zara elles]

is it still worth applying to BCLP considering it’s rolling and applications for direct TC close in a few weeks?

 

[Gday33]

is it still worth applying to BCLP considering it’s rolling and applications for direct TC close in a few weeks?

Never say never - plus you definitely won’t get anything if you don’t apply!

 

[zara elles]

Never say never - plus you definitely won’t get anything if you don’t apply!

thanks very true!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi Jessica - could you please have a look at DM, its a mitigating circumstance query

I’ll come back to this tonight - sorry for the delay.

 

[Luckyleaf]

Anyone heard back from NRF post TI?

 

[gazdgazd11]

Anyone heard from Mayer brown?

 

[Aaj03]

Anyone heard from Mayer brown?

After the online test? No

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Nothing from Mayer Brown still and apparently they have already has a couple of ACs

where did you hear there have been ACs already? I haven't heard of anyone progressing past app/automatic test for the direct TC