TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Julia Wyporkiewicz]

Not yet! When did you do the test?

Around 2 weeks ago I think

 

[Jessica Booker]

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

It will depend on your university term time and when the schemes run. Many international students find winter schemes difficult as their term time runs to just before Christmas but the schemes run in either November or early December.

 

[studentgrad]

Has anyone heard from Hogan Lovells or Freshfields post Watson Glazer?

 

[leaaa2023]

Does anyone have experience with Dentons video interview?

 

[A worried graduate]

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

You gotta ask them

 

[A worried graduate]

Does anyone have experience with Dentons video interview?

Are they rolling?

 

[jmak]

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

On my winter vacation scheme which was two weeks there was an international student that was only allowed to work a certain number of hours in the first week, because it was during term time. In the second week, she worked full time. She received the TC. So the answer is yes, but it depends on the firm and if they can offer this arrangement for you.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

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 yea

That’s actually such a good point! Maybe they’re one of the firms who are getting non-law students to do the 6 week crash course instead of the full GDL or you’d start in the January intake? I don’t think it’s a silly question to email them about

 

[crl227]

PSA: AllHires are having server connectivity issues at the moment. Trowers' AllHires website is affected. I have spoken to the AllHires support team and they are working on it. Hope it helps and soothes any nerves!

 

[norothrow324]

Does anyone have experience with Dentons video interview?

did you get an invite?

 

[Izzy1026]

That’s actually such a good point! Maybe they’re one of the firms who are getting non-law students to do the 6 week crash course instead of the full GDL or you’d start in the January intake? I don’t think it’s a silly question to email them about

Thank you for the info! Yes I have emailed them to ask and will keep you all posted x

 

[Iwantatcpls]

PSA: AllHires are having server connectivity issues at the moment. Trowers' AllHires website is affected. I have spoken to the AllHires support team and they are working on it. Hope it helps and soothes any nerves!

In the meantime if anyone needs the questions in the app you can PM me !!

 

[Solking456]

In the Dentons VI invite email, it says:

‘The deadline to complete the assessment is 23.59 seven days after this email has been sent to you. For example, if you received this email on Monday 22nd July, your deadline would be 23.59 on Friday 26th July.’

Does anyone know if we have one week or 5 days as am unsure from the message?

Thank you

 

[Jessica Booker]

In the Dentons VI invite email, it says:

‘The deadline to complete the assessment is 23.59 seven days after this email has been sent to you. For example, if you received this email on Monday 22nd July, your deadline would be 23.59 on Friday 26th July.’

Does anyone know if we have one week or 5 days as am unsure from the message?

Thank you

That is confusing as its unclear whether the mistake is the "seven" or one of the two dates. If you wanted to play it safe though, you'd go with five days from the date of your email.

However, I would contact them to ask. I am sure they will probably send more comms out if lots of people are asking and may also update their template email if someone notifies them of the inconsistency.

 

[CP2000]

Hello @Jessica Booker
I recently returned from a travel break and I managed to get a TC offer this cycle. I am now looking for paralegal roles and have two interviews coming up. My question is - do I need to disclose that I will be starting my TC in 2026? Would it put them off knowing that realistically I can only paralegal for 1-2 years?

 

[Solking456]

Does anyone know how to access the Clearly TC application portal or have they closed it ? I cannot find the link.

 

[Zi48]

Does anyone know how to access the Clearly TC application portal or have they closed it ? I cannot find the link.

I don’t think they opened it this year, probably filled spaces with the vac schemes

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hello @Jessica Booker
I recently returned from a travel break and I managed to get a TC offer this cycle. I am now looking for paralegal roles and have two interviews coming up. My question is - do I need to disclose that I will be starting my TC in 2026? Would it put them off knowing that realistically I can only paralegal for 1-2 years?

You don’t have to disclose this unless asked, but be mindful they may ask about your longer term career aspirations and so you may wander into this subject through such interview questions.

It’s not an issue if the role is a fixed term contract - it might prove more problematic if they are trying to hire a permanent member of staff, especially if you are starting the SQE next September.

 

[AS24]

I underestimated how hard the switch to law was. Does anyone have a list of good but smaller (less competitive perhaps) commercial firms in London, that I could leverage to move to bigger law firms?

 

[Seville123]

Does anyone have experience with Dentons video interview?

I would also be grateful for any tips from anyone for this VI!