TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[sunshine101]

Does anyone with previous Freshfields experience know the timeline?

I think they send WG in batches - but I don’t think there’s a specific timeline they follow. It could be taking longer due to an increase of applications ?

 

[charlotte1704]

anyone heard from RPC or withers post-test?

 

[Arvee Specktour]

Hi all,
I was wondering (hoping) if anyone had any advice/guidance on the Orrick AC? 😅🤞

 

[Gday33]

Also anyone heard further from RPC? I remember seeing a few next stages and rejections but silence so far on my end

Also haven’t heard anything

 

[_shims_]

I think your approach is the right one. Depending on the other evidence in your application, you may need less of the "why law" (for instance, this doesn't necessarily need a lot of focus if you have studied law and worked in the profession before, compared to someone who may have not studied the subject and has less experience with the sector) which could then allow you to focus more on the "why you" and "why the firm" - to me the latter is very important though, you need to explain your motivations for the firm specifically and why they are a good fit for your career aspirations.

Thank you Jessica!

 

[Mads91837]

anyone heard from RPC or withers post-test?

anyone heard from RPC or withers post-test?

Haven’t heard anything back yet post test for RPC - did it on Saturday!

 

[desaesis]

Has anyone paralegalled for Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett? Bit worried about the work-life balance news stories I read online, just wondering if it is as bad as it seems?

 

[Lawlawlaw2]

Wh

WFW AC Invites

WFW AC Invites out

congrats! When did you complete the VI?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Think people have been getting rejections everyday this week so far if that helps.

On that, is anyone else still waiting on Morgan Lewis or BCLP post app (/post passing test for BCLP)??? It seems like mass rejections went out but I’m still waiting and don’t know whether I should be cautiously optimistic or setting myself up for disappointment

Scratch that, Morgan Lewis rejection today. Stings extra hard because they literally published a report today on the news issue I discussed in one of my answers making the same points I was and I’ve coincidentally been reading resources made by them at work when researching something for a client. I don’t know what more I can do or how closer aligned with a firm I can be - what do I have to do to get a TC interview somewhere?

 

[hannah04]

Did anyone else get an email from WFW to resubmit their VI due to a browser submission issue?

 

[pri]

Got offered Freshfields TC today!! in complete awe and disbelief - thank you everyone on here for the support and advice. TCLA has been an invaluable and motivational community. There's light at the end of the tunnel after all!

Happy to help anyone in any way, particularly can give insight into Slaughter and May, Freshfields and Travers Smith

Got offered Freshfields TC today!! in complete awe and disbelief - thank you everyone on here for the support and advice. TCLA has been an invaluable and motivational community. There's light at the end of the tunnel after all!

Happy to help anyone in any way, particularly can give insight into Slaughter and May, Freshfields and Travers Smith AC 😊

That is incredible! I am so happy for you. I am also interested in applying for Freshfields, do you have any good advice on how to get a TC without doing a VC with them beforehand? I am an international student, I study law and am currently trying to gain legal experience through interships. What do you think was the reason you got the TC? What parts of your cv do they value the most? education, experience...? I'll be so grateful if you answer!

 

[charlotte1704]

Has anyone paralegalled for Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett? Bit worried about the work-life balance news stories I read online, just wondering if it is as bad as it seems?

I have a few friends who have/ still paralegal there - the money is amazing for the job (plus you get overtime), but the hours are truly insane.

 

[jmak]

Has anyone heard from WFW or contacted them?

I heard from them but I had to login to my AllHires page. There is an update on your application there from Tuesday. It didn't come through email

 

[Zaidoz10]

I heard from them but I had to login to my AllHires page. There is an update on your application there from Tuesday. It didn't come through email

Mine hasn’t updated yet. Just says Finished next to Training Contract Video Interview 2024 under the Tests section.

 

[erderlylars]

Any news for boodle Hatfield?

 

[Lawlawlaw2]

Mine hasn’t updated yet. Just says Finished next to Training Contract Video Interview 2024 under the Tests section.

Same

 

[Mads91837]

Anyone heard from RPC following the WG test?

 

[Zaidoz10]

Anyone heard from RPC following the WG test?

Haven’t even heard back post app🤣

 

[Lovelaw2]

Anyone heard from RPC following the WG test?

Not yet, I’m thinking we may hear back early next week.

 

[Mads91837]

No yet, I’m thinking we may hear back early next week.

Hopefully !