TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[BonanzaBih_]

do u mind me asking if ure a graduate or still at uni? did u have previous vac schemes in ur experience section?

Hi, no problem at all. Yes I graduated last year and am now doing my SQE LLM. and yes I had a vac scheme from an American firm last summer that I included in my application.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker for "Please use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations etc. These do not need to be White & Case specific. (Max. 350 words)", is it better to:

1. Give a long list of events with no explanation to meet the word count
2. Explain 4-5 events in depth to meet the word count
3. mix of 1 & 2?

Thanks in advance.

I’d avoid (1). You don’t really need to describe the events, more what you gained from attending them. So I would expect (3) would be best as long as your focus is on the learnings/skills gained rather than the process of the event.

 

[jmak]

Hi, how long do we have to take the test from getting the email?

do u mind me asking if ure a graduate or still at uni? did u have previous vac schemes in ur experience section?
I got a VI for WFW today. I'm a graduate and have done a previous vac scheme at a US firm. Last year I applied to WFW for a direct TC but didn't get through to the VI, as a graduate, but I had not yet done a vac scheme then. The difference between my app last year and this year was a vac scheme and a new paralegal role. For context I worked in consulting last year when I applied. Can't say for sure the two additional factors helped but just providing info for context/hope it's helpful

 

[Mary20]

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I got a VI for WFW today. I'm a graduate and have done a previous vac scheme at a US firm. Last year I applied to WFW for a direct TC but didn't get through to the VI, as a graduate, but I had not yet done a vac scheme then. The difference between my app last year and this year was a vac scheme and a new paralegal role. For context I worked in consulting last year when I applied. Can't say for sure the two additional factors helped but just providing info for context/hope it's helpful

Congrats, when did you apply please?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Anyone heard back from Bakers post-AC? They said to expect news by end of June so wondering if they’ve started ringing people up

 

[BonanzaBih_]

do u mind me asking if ure a graduate or still at uni? did u have previous vac schemes in ur experience section?

I got a VI for WFW today. I'm a graduate and have done a previous vac scheme at a US firm. Last year I applied to WFW for a direct TC but didn't get through to the VI, as a graduate, but I had not yet done a vac scheme then. The difference between my app last year and this year was a vac scheme and a new paralegal role. For context I worked in consulting last year when I applied. Can't say for sure the two additional factors helped but just providing info for context/hope it's helpful

Yes to both! I graduated and did a vac scheme at a us firm last year

 

[lawyerletsgo]

BCLP emailed to say I passed the test - now application is being reviewed

does anyone know how long that usually takes?

 

[SR99]

Has anyone heard back from Withers post-test to offer a first round interview?

 

[Zaidoz10]

Anyone know how many questions the WFW VI is?

 

[lawyerletsgo]

Anyone know how many questions the WFW VI is?

nope sorry but can i ask when u sent ur app? congrats btw n good luck

 

[Zaidoz10]

nope sorry but can i ask when u sent ur app? congrats btw n good luck

I applied yesterday. Makes me wonder if the VI is selective or automatic.

 

[LegalLordLox]

I

I applied yesterday. Makes me wonder if the VI is selective or automatic.

It's selective someone else has applied and got a PFO

 

[EzeLaylor]

✨ Mid-week mental health check-in✨
Hope you're all looking after yourselves as the app season continues…


Remember to be kind to yourself and take breaks - You’ve got this!!

 

[RSK]

✨ Mid-week mental health check-in✨
Hope you're all looking after yourselves as the app season continues…


Remember to be kind to yourself and take breaks - You’ve got this!!

 

[lawyerletsgo]

I applied yesterday. Makes me wonder if the VI is selective or automatic.

well congrats!!! smashin it and good luck with the VI - I applied 24th and havent heard back yet so getting worried already

 

[👩🏼💼]

BCLP emailed to say I passed the test - now application is being reviewed

does anyone know how long that usually takes?

Same! I’m not sure but as end of July seems to be the latest I would expect within the next 2 weeks? Hopefully sooner!

 

[AS24]

Has anyone heard back from Arnold or Morgan Lewis for their direct tc?

 

[LegalLordLox]

Has anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson? Thought we’d hear back either way by start of this week by now the latest..

Some people still got TI this week. Maybe we’ll hear back by Friday.

 

[Eeeazyyy8]

@Jessica Booker Are there any tips to improve on numerical reasoning for SJTs?

 

[lawyerletsgo]

WFW VI invite - any tips? never done one before