TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Did Weil even open for direct TC this year or not?

In previous years, they really took the “up to X trainees per year” to heart, which meant there were mostly always less trainees than X. This often left spaces for direct TC applications. But typically, the firm would be very selective. I very much get the impression that the firm preferred/prefers to take like one person from the summer direct applications who had already passed the GDL/LPC (now SQE) and was / (is) ready to start in that same September intake.

This year, I’m guessing they’re focusing on growing, and particularly within a broader range of practices. So, they’ve taken on whatever they consider to be the full amount of trainees for 2026 + made some deferred offers for the 2027 intake. I remember seeing some recent offers for 2024 even—so this vacation scheme cycle has been huge for the firm!

 

[Iwantatcpls]

I really really enjoyed the HL app questions

 

[Szofi66]

In previous years, they really took the “up to X trainees per year” to heart, which meant there were mostly always less trainees than X. This often left spaces for direct TC applications. But typically, the firm would be very selective. I very much get the impression that the firm preferred/prefers to take like one person from the summer direct applications who had already passed the GDL/LPC (now SQE) and was / (is) ready to start in that same September intake.

This year, I’m guessing they’re focusing on growing, and particularly within a broader range of practices. So, they’ve taken on whatever they consider to be the full amount of trainees for 2026 + made some deferred offers for the 2027 intake. I remember seeing some recent offers for 2024 even—so this vacation scheme cycle has been huge for the firm!

I see, thank you for the info.

 

[Julia Wyporkiewicz]

Hi, did anyone here receive anything from RPC after the test?

Thank you so much!

 

[A worried graduate]

Does anyone perform really well on WG tests? I would like some tips on some sections I get stuck on. I'll buy you a coffee/lunch, I need to get that darn test right

I got top 5% with Hogan Lovells once and still got a PFO with no feedback

 

[MaheeVohra]

Has anyone heard from W&C post app?

 

[Maddy]

Is it really difficult to pass HL's WG test?

 

[TCLAposter]

Is it really difficult to pass HL's WG test?

Hi, have you received the WG test yet?

 

[Maddy]

Hi, have you received the WG test yet?

I was just asking around.

 

[Mads91837]

Hi, did anyone here receive anything from RPC after the test?

Thank you so much!

Not yet! When did you do the test?

 

[Maddy]

"Has anyone taken the HL WG test? Is it difficult?"

 

[BSD21]

Has anyone applied to Dentons MK/ heard back from them yet?

I haven't heard from Dentons yet.

 

[EzeLaylor]

Sullcrom Pfo post holding email. Oh well, given the small intake, I’m not surprised.

This will probably be my last app cycle tbh

 

[Tclarocks123]

Sullcrom Pfo post holding email. Oh well, given the small intake, I’m not surprised.

This will probably be my last app cycle tbh

Same. Same and Same.

 

[Izzy1026]

Can someone explain to me what the Paul Hastings TC timeline would mean to a non-law student? Given that the interviews take place in September this year for a September 2026 start, does that mean if one gets the offer they will need to start the GDL/PGDL asap? My understanding is that the process from conversion to starting the TC takes two years?

 

[studentgrad]

I got top 5% with Hogan Lovells once and still got a PFO with no feedback

Hi, how did you know you got top 5%? Do they give out results?

 

[Deleted member 9747]

Can someone explain to me what the Paul Hastings TC timeline would mean to a non-law student? Given that the interviews take place in September this year for a September 2026 start, does that mean if one gets the offer they will need to start the GDL/PGDL asap? My understanding is that the process from conversion to starting the TC takes two years?

are you sure interviews take place in september? They must have changed it to give themselves 2 months to review apps..

 

[TC seeker]

Does anyone know can international students participate Winter vacation scheme? Or we can only apply for spring /summer?

 

[Izzy1026]

are you sure interviews take place in september? They must have changed it to give themselves 2 months to review apps..

Their website says "Interviews for the March and September 2026 intake will take place during August and September 2024."

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Does anyone know can international students participate Winter vacation scheme? Or we can only apply for spring /summer?

If you’re still in education and you’re on a student visa and the term dates clash with any winter vac schemes you can’t apply due to working restrictions. If not, go for it! (In my experience most of them do coincide)