TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Jessica Booker]

I’m re-doing my CV, is it best practice to stick to bullet points or write small succinct paragraphs?

Bullet points for a CV

 

[bluebell]

This is fantastic news! Congratulations and well done!

Thank you so much Jessica I really appreciate it!

 

[bluebell]

Huge congratulations @bluebell! We are extremely pleased to hear this, well done to you! Celebrate well and do keep us updated on how things go! 😁

Thank you so much!! I appreciate it so much, I am so happy!!!!

 

[kokoprep]

Hey - Is the Clifford Chance direct TC rolling or non-rolling?

 

[Zi48]

Hey - Is the Clifford Chance direct TC rolling or non-rolling?

Non-rolling

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

did anyone progress with K&L Gates

 

[Samridhi Jain]

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)

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

did anyone progress with K&L Gates

Or just not rejected lol, seems like so many firms have just not bothered with the direct TC applicants this year

 

[HelpAStudentOut]

Does anyone know Slaughters’ rough timeline from application to rejection/AC invite?

 

[Lalis]

Anyone still waiting for W&C post VI from last cycle (direct TC route)?

 

[👩🎓]

Hi, does anyone know if Kennedys send out test invites to everyone after submitting the application or is it shortlisted candidates only?

 

[pfotherecord]

Does anyone know Slaughters’ rough timeline from application to rejection/AC invite?

I can offer my personal experience if that helps. I applied on 1/7/24, received an update requesting my 2nd year grades on 11/7/24, and was invited to interview on 1/8/24. So, a month exactly between application and invite

 

[legallybrunette8]

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

 

[PSharon]

Hi all, does anyone know if you are allowed to do a full-time job while undertaking a sponsored SQE with a grant?

 

[Lalis]

Has anyone still not heard from White and Case post app from the last cycle? (I applied for the LPC training contract if that changes anything 🫠)

Am still waiting post VI for the same route. Not sure if i should assume pfo at this point 🥹

 

[Amjaya]

Jones day PFO don’t know why I even applied 😂

 

[User5678]

Jones day PFO don’t know why I even applied 😂

Sorry to hear that! May I ask when you applied if you don’t mind as I’m still waiting to hear back. Thank you

 

[Amjaya]

Sorry to hear that! May I ask when you applied if you don’t mind as I’m still waiting to hear back. Thank you

I applied 7th September! Good luck 🤞

 

[l789]

Has anyone heard from the Hogan Lovells REAHL open day?

 

[bangarangbass39]

Has anyone heard from the Hogan Lovells REAHL open day?

No