TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Tintin06]

i havent done it yet. any tips on what to do to prep now that uve done it?

I'd say focus on their values. There's not much else to do. There was a good video once. It was top 10 trainee skills. Paul Gascoyne made it, IIRC. I don't know where it's gone.

This video could be helpful though.

I do think being consistent helps. Especially on those sliding answer questions.

 

[Zi48]

This has been asked a million times I'm sure lol but does anyone have a list or can you direct me towards the list of firms that have a healthy direct TC intake? Preferably over 50%

Thank you!

Where firms recruit from (Vacation Scheme vs Direct TC applications) 2024-2025

Hi folks! To help you develop a well-rounded application strategy, we’ve put together the following thread highlighting where firms typically recruit from—whether it's through vacation schemes or direct training contract routes. We've organised firms into four categories: Firms which recruit a...

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[Babablacksheep]

Has anyone got pass the application stage for a TC if they have work experience but not a vac scheme/ paralegal role

 

[saminoriya]

Does Withers' Cappfinity test include any video questions?

 

[trainee4u]

Does Withers' Cappfinity test include any video questions?

it is:
1) the same fairly standard questions they did last year in terms of the scenarios which are superficially firm-tailored ("we're representing a wealthy person in a divorce", "Mr X says he owns the castle we're selling") but ultimately not really, you still need to choose whether you want to choose 'crack on with the work' yourself or 'ask the partner for help', and the answers don't really vary across firms and you don't really need to read the materials (except perhaps to work out who the specific resources you could hit up for advice are)
2) the slider thing whether you choose between 'explaining detail' or 'explaining concepts' from left to right
3) some fairly easy maths stuff which are more focused on being able to read graphs/tables and the question than maths per se.
4) some watson-glaser/logic questions that I've seen about five times before (couriers getting to work, shares of firm A, B, C and D, etc.)

but no VI.

after you've done it you'll get a useless feedback report that gives you no idea how you've actually performed.

 

[millieplatt1]

Anybody heard from PHB about ACs they’re next week? The deadline only closed Monday to be fair.

 

[Amma Usman]

This has been asked a million times I'm sure lol but does anyone have a list or can you direct me towards the list of firms that have a healthy direct TC intake? Preferably over 50%

Thank you!

Hi. Here you go - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....eme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/

 

[Amma Usman]

vac scheme has started at the firm i work at and got rejected from and it is PAINFUL seeing the students walk past ☹️

I hear you - seeing the vac schemers at the firm you got rejected from must be really tough, and it’s completely valid to feel that way. But this isn’t the end of the road.

Remember, you can always apply again next year, and there are so many firms out there that would be lucky to have you. One closed door doesn’t define your future. Every setback is just a setup for a comeback, and your journey isn’t over yet. Keep going, because your moment will come!

 

[norothrow324]

How did everyone find the Ashurst Cappfinity test? I thought it was quite ok - especially the "case studies" were quite straightforward

 

[Tintin06]

How did everyone find the Ashurst Cappfinity test? I thought it was quite ok - especially the "case studies" were quite straightforward

The rank order questions seemed OK. I never know with sliding questions. How far should you slide idk? Went as well as I expected. Reasoning questions were a mixed bag. Never passed a Cappfinity test before. Not hopeful about this one either.

 

[annalisekeating]

Does anyone who has a Brown Rudnick Interview, or has previously had one please message me directly?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

it’s so peak interviewing at a firm and you realise half the candidates interviewing there are internal paralegals

 

[Tintin06]

it’s so peak interviewing at a firm and you realise half the candidates interviewing there are internal paralegals

Many paralegals also don't get interviews. For example, a previous Vac Scheme. There was one paralegal doing it. Other two applied but no dice. So paralegals aren't always successful.

 

[User5678]

Anybody heard from PHB about ACs they’re next week? The deadline only closed Monday to be fair.

I’ve had a holding email today that they’ll get back to us by no later than Thursday

 

[Tintin06]

AnYtHiNg FrOm HoGaN lOvElLs ToDaY tHeN?

 

[User5678]

Many paralegals also don't get interviews. For example, a previous Vac Scheme. There was one paralegal doing it. Other two applied but no dice. So paralegals aren't always successful.

I agree, I know a paralegal who gave the ac 4 times at the same firm and didn’t get a tc (she was very good at her work). She eventually left the firm.

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

it’s so peak interviewing at a firm and you realise half the candidates interviewing there are internal paralegals

Green flag for the firm, a paralegal who has generated value for the firm for months or years and knows they are a good fit for the firm's culture absolutely does deserve to be at the very least interviewed. I am surprised half of the trainee interviewees being paralegals *isn't* the norm.

 

[optimistic_undergrad]

AnYtHiNg FrOm HoGaN lOvElLs ToDaY tHeN?

Attended the Legal Cheek Virtual Law Fair today. An early career member of HL said that they haven't gotten back to ANYONE after the WGT. This is quite contradictory to what many have posted on this thread, right? Like so many people have stated about receiving PFO post the WGT from HL. I don't know what to make of this. Plus, the early career member said they are still going through many applications and are not done reviewing them, and therefore, they will start getting back in the next few weeks.

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Has anyone got pass the application stage for a TC if they have work experience but not a vac scheme/ paralegal role

Yes

 

[Tintin06]

'A Recruiter looked at your profile'. Thanks for that fantastic news, LinkedIn. Thought it was an April fools.