TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[elsx]

Has anyone else applied to the BBC Level 7 Solicitors Apprenticeship? I did the VI and written question yesterday and have mixed feelings about how I did, so I was wondering what other people thought!

(P.S, please don't PM me asking about the questions. I always say I don't share the questions as I don't think it's fair for other candidates to go in blind while others have inside knowledge).

Hi
I haven't taken it yet but will let you know once I do!
Would you mind telling me how long it took you overall (nothing about the questions it's just to make sure it fits my schedule for tomorrow) .

 

[VMS]

Hi
I haven't taken it yet but will let you know once I do!
Would you mind telling me how long it took you overall (nothing about the questions it's just to make sure it fits my schedule for tomorrow) .

Great! No worries, it took me about an hour to an hour and 15mins

 

[elsx]

Great! No worries, it took me about an hour to an hour and 15mins

Ok thank you!

 

[Tangcy]

CMS PFO 😔 ughhh

 

[Law queries]

Did anyone hear from Gowling WLG?
We are supposed to get an update today right?

 

[Tangcy]

Did anyone hear from Gowling WLG?
We are supposed to get an update today right?

Not yet

 

[Law queries]

Oh okay, thank you.
If anyone does it would be a great help if you could update here as well! Thanks.

 

[gazdgazd11]

CMS PFO 😔 ughhh

Sorry to hear was this after the VI if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[User5678]

Did anyone hear from Gowling WLG?
We are supposed to get an update today right?

Came here to ask this!

It will be very helpful if someone could drop a note if they receive an email🤞🏻

Best of luck to everyone who applied

 

[cet1997]

Is anyone else's linklaters application only allowing them to input 3 pieces of work experience?

Is this for after the WG? When I filled the form I couldn't see any section for work experience.

 

[Law queries]

Came here to ask this!

It will be very helpful if someone could drop a note if they receive an email🤞🏻

Best of luck to everyone who applied

Yes please!

Thank you and all the best to you too!

 

[TrainMe!]

Slaughter and May TC offer! And they've been kind enough to let me start in their 2026/2027 cohort.
Thanks so much for everyone on this forum for all their help!

 

[Filia]

Hey guys. I can see White & Case are advertising a direct TC to start in 2025 for those that are completing/have completed the LPC. Anyone know if this is rolling? The deadline shows as July.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Slaughter and May TC offer! And they've been kind enough to let me start in their 2026/2027 cohort.
Thanks so much for everyone on this forum for all their help!

Congratulations - that is a fantastic achievement and even better when a firm does allow you to start earlier!

 

[Tangcy]

Sorry to hear was this after the VI if you don’t mind me asking?

not even VI, this is after application

 

[futuretrainee2503]

not even VI, this is after application

Did you apply last year? I am surprised they are rejecting people post app
always thought their WG was pretty much guaranteed unless you don’t meet their requirements

 

[gggg]

Hi Guys, Im applying for K&E and was wondering, since the cover letter is limited to 400 words, do we need to include our name/adress at the top and the recepients or can this part be skipped? Thanks!

 

[elsx]

Has anyone else applied to the BBC Level 7 Solicitors Apprenticeship? I did the VI and written question yesterday and have mixed feelings about how I did, so I was wondering what other people thought!

(P.S, please don't PM me asking about the questions. I always say I don't share the questions as I don't think it's fair for other candidates to go in blind while others have inside knowledge).

Hi I just finished the VI and written assessment. I have mixed feeling as well as I felt I had more to say than what I utilimately could say. The last question was a bit more difficult for me to answer so I guess we'll have to see...

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Hey guys. I can see White & Case are advertising a direct TC to start in 2025 for those that are completing/have completed the LPC. Anyone know if this is rolling? The deadline shows as July.

Hiya @Filia


It's worth checking with graduate recruitment, but it's very likely that this will be non-rolling. They have historically said that they review direct training contract applications after the deadline. Furthermore, this is typically the case at most US-headquartered firms which offer direct training contract application routes. I would try your best to prepare a strong application together before submitting. Best of luck with the application!

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Hi Guys, Im applying for K&E and was wondering, since the cover letter is limited to 400 words, do we need to include our name/adress at the top and the recepients or can this part be skipped? Thanks!

Hiya @gggg

Based on reviewing previous Kirkland applications, I don't think this is entirely necessary. Addressing the cover letter to Graduate Recruitment should be enough in terms of formatting.

That being said, I know Kirkland only look at direct training contract applications once they have had their vacation schemes and they do tend to fill the spaces from those schemes given their small intake - in some cycles they have made direct training contract offers to those who have applied through the vacation scheme route. This might be something you want to keep in mind when you decide which application route to take. Good luck with your application!