TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Izzy1026]

I attended their open day and they do not recruit extensively from the direct TC route. I was told that it's more or less 80% from vac schemes and the remaining 20% from the direct TC route.

Thank you!

 

[Jessica Booker]

ahh oh no - I have emailed to explain the issue I had and all i can do now is hope that they understand and appreciate I reached out well before this could even become an issue. scared i've unintentionally ruined my whole chance with that firm as i was doing really well with progressing through their stages

Unlikely to be the case. There are always exceptions and sometimes other evidence will be sought from the candidate directly because the reference has not replied. But in the first instance, they will contact the university directly. They have probably contacted the university many hundreds (possibly thousands of times) before.

 

[Jessica Booker]

so for freshfields do we submit a cv too or is fillinf in the application form for grades etc enough and then the personal statement of course?

No CV needed.

 

[Lawlawlaw2]

Hi @Jessica Booker Hope you are well! Just wanted to ask you whether they contact NGOs you have volunteered at once they conduct their background check or only employers. I have volunteered in 6 and was wondering whether they will check with each or if I have to provide them with a paper that attests that I have in fact volunteered there myself. Thanks a lot!

 

[SemperParatus]

freshfields isn't let me log in smh, it says applications for this opportunity are closed

 

[EzeLaylor]

freshfields isn't let me log in smh, it says applications for this opportunity are closed

Doesn’t it close at 23:59 tonight??

Edit: yep, I checked the portal and the deadline is not till tonight 😅.

 

[PSharon]

freshfields isn't let me log in smh, it says applications for this opportunity are closed

https://apply.candidats.io/11fa1709-453b-4de3-8e33-0a581af03eff
try this link. I just checked now, applications are still open. If it still doesn't work maybe try to ring their IT and also send an email with your cover letter and CV before the deadline, saying you were experiencing technical issues.

 

[Lian Lian]

https://apply.candidats.io/11fa1709-453b-4de3-8e33-0a581af03eff
try this link. I just checked now, applications are still open. If it still doesn't work maybe try to ring their IT and also send an email with your cover letter and CV before the deadline, saying you were experiencing technical issues.

you just saved me with this link. I was about to cry. Thank you very much 😭😭

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker Hope you are well! Just wanted to ask you whether they contact NGOs you have volunteered at once they conduct their background check or only employers. I have volunteered in 6 and was wondering whether they will check with each or if I have to provide them with a paper that attests that I have in fact volunteered there myself. Thanks a lot!

If it’s put in as employment, they may still try to track down such references and will want to try and go to the organisation first rather than via you for proof if they do.

 

[Gday33]

Anyone else done the GLD VI? Shorter than I expected - never done one before so felt awkward just speaking to a screen, and I feel like I was repeating myself 😭 we’ll see in a couple of weeks I guess!

 

[Lawlawlaw2]

If it’s put in as employment, they may still try to track down such references and will want to try and go to the organisation first rather than via you for proof if they do.

Sounds good thank you!

 

[charlotte1704]

Has anyone heard from Eversheds and RPC??

heard back from RPC today!

 

[Gday33]

heard back from RPC today!

Oh when! Did they call or email?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Morgan Lewis TI invite. Applied 10 June. Does anyone have any insights? Thanks in advance.

Wow that was quick, I thought they were nonrolling

 

[Szofi66]

heard back from RPC today!

Was it a pfo or next stage invite?

 

[PSharon]

I just realised I submitted Freshfields as a cover letter (no address but dear grad rec at start and finished off with my signature) but on the website it says it should be a personal statement. Will this be a detriment (can't follow instructions properly) and should I write to Grad Rec to apologise for this mistake or just let it go?

 

[give.me.a.tc]

Has anyone heard from Eversheds and RPC??

EVERSHEDS PFO

 

[lovegardening23]

Hi, does anyone have any advice for taking the RPC Watson glaser test?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I just realised I submitted Freshfields as a cover letter (no address but dear grad rec at start and finished off with my signature) but on the website it says it should be a personal statement. Will this be a detriment (can't follow instructions properly) and should I write to Grad Rec to apologise for this mistake or just let it go?

It won’t be an issue to do this. Many people do, it just isn’t necessary. Definitely no need to write to GR to apologise - there is nothing to apologise for.

 

[Gday33]

Hi, does anyone have any advice for taking the RPC Watson glaser test?

When did you hear back from them?