TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Jessica Booker]

Okay thank you. When I submitted my application, it said to expect a response within the 10 weeks of the end of the deadline. So it looks like I could wait till mid October 😕 I’ll email to hear what they have to say

That can be normal for firms - many don’t finish their TC process until the end of September/early October

 

[bangarangbass39]

That can be normal for firms - many don’t finish their TC process until the end of September/early October

Understood. I've just been in contact with a 2025 training contract offer holder who applied directly last year.

 

[Deleted member 9747]

How do you delete your tcla account?

 

[Jessica Booker]

How do you delete your tcla account?

You can private message me and I’ll delete it.

 

[Deleted member 9747]

You can private message me and I’ll delete it.

I did a couple of weeks ago

 

[vdktn]

Hey everyone

I applied to Slaughters in 2022/23 and got an interview, but was rejected after that. I'm now considering reapplying.

The website says: 'Those who have had an unsuccessful training contract application are unlikely to be successful in a subsequent application unless there has been a significant development which alters their application. We do not tend to re-interview candidates for training contracts.'

However, I asked the HR person who gave me my feedback and she said that it might be possible if I've improved enough (she gave the example of work experience). My feedback was that I hadn't shown a strong enough desire for a legal career. At the time, I was doing a non-law master's course. I've now completed the PgDL (with distinction) and done a vacation scheme at an international firm. Do they keep a record of everyone they've interviewed? Is it worth reapplying? Thanks in advance

 

[Jessica Booker]

I did a couple of weeks ago

Apologies my PMs have been pretty busy of late. Let me sort this now. You will receive a PM back notifying you what happens when your account is deleted and then I will delete the account shortly afterwards.

 

[Tintin06]

Slaughter and May app sent (4.30 am)

 

[Maddy]

Should we assume HL PFO

I was going through the forum and I noticed that last year there was a noticeable gap in communication until mid-October and after that I couldn't find any communication. Genuinely don't know what to expect.

 

[User5678]

Has anyone who had not heard back from dentons heard back or emailed them?

 

[RiverJules]

pls someone put me out of my misery 😭 View attachment 6193

🙏🙏🙏

 

[Samdeacon1902]

Still have heard nothing from TLT London - do I assume PFO?

 

[VMS]

Slaughter and May app sent (4.30 am)

I'm both impressed and terrified that you were sending applications at 4:30am 🤣

 

[NMA]

just got the AC invite for HL now - only available date on there was Tuesday 10 September

 

[aspiringtrainee2024]

just got the AC invite for HL now - only available date on there was Tuesday 10 September

Congratulations! Was this for the London office?

 

[NMA]

Congratulations! Was this for the London office?

thanks! and yes

 

[LB24]

Anything from AG anyone?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Anything from AG anyone?

Received a rejection last week!

 

[Samdeacon1902]

Nothing from AG. Got a PFO from TLT last week.

Should I take it as a positive that I’m still waiting from TLT?

 

[Samdeacon1902]

Anyone heard for AG or TLT

Still nothing from TLT

Anyone heard from TLT post assessment centre this week? Feel like I literally cannot do anything until I have a result lol

i haven’t even heard back post app