TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

legallybrunette8

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Is it worth applying to DLA Piper’s Direct TC considering they prefer trainees from their summer internship? (I’m an international student and they don’t sponsor visas)
hey! im in the same position - ive emailed them and they said they only accept TCs from those who have done their Summer Internship, so unfortunately we'll be unable to apply for a direct TC :(
 

Jessica Booker

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I’m just freaking out tbh because I really thought I pulled my finger out my arse this cycle and brought my A game- and since not hearing back I’m worried about being rejected.

Especially since they said they’d get back to us by the 20th which is tommorow
When firms say they will come back to you by a deadline, it usually means they will get back to you on the deadline. I expect you will hear back today.
 

Jessica Booker

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Just curious, does anyone know why Bird & Bird are recruiting for Sept 2025 and Sept 2026 direct TCs this cycle? Is this something they typically do, i.e. recruit for earlier start dates?
It maybe that they are increasing TC numbers, or have had people drop out of these intakes (reneging offers, people not passing the SQE).

Sometimes these earlier opportunities pop up and I think they are a great way for those who can start their TC earlier to potentially get an offer. I wouldn’t say it happens a lot, but every now and then a handful of firms will recruit earlier intakes and actively recruit for them.
 

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