TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Mariyam_M]

Last year they said when this was the case in the rejection email...

Did you apply for the 2025/26 training contract or the VS this year?

 

[Akimbo001]

Anyone done the PwC video interview? Any pointers on what to think about before commencing?

 

[A worried graduate]

Anyone completed the VI for PWC?

Do you know when the deadline is for law?

 

[Tintin06]

"Describe a specific instance where you have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) or other technologies in your work or studies. How have these tools enhanced your personal development? 200 words"

Does anyone know an example which would signal a good experience using such technologies? All I can think of using an AI review tool for my university essays/vac scheme application. I don't think they will suffice as a relevant demonstration of competency when using technical skills.

'Writing this application'

 

[Thom&as]

Hi @Jessica Booker , in the Clifford Chance TC application, it says 'please tell us about your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of. How will these experiences help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer?'

I'm not entirely sure how to structure this. Do I mention one of each 'extra-curricular', 'position of responsibility' and 'achievement of importance' and link it to how it will help me excel? Do you recommend I mention multiple examples for each category?

Also, problematically, I have not had an official 'position of responsibility' since sixth-form. I've had various roles where I've had a lot of responsibility like being an English teacher in Europe, and I have demonstrated leadership in numerous situations like during my legal internship and law degree, so would it be fine to use these examples instead?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker , in the Clifford Chance TC application, it says 'please tell us about your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of. How will these experiences help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer?'

I'm not entirely sure how to structure this. Do I mention one of each 'extra-curricular', 'position of responsibility' and 'achievement of importance' and link it to how it will help me excel? Do you recommend I mention multiple examples for each category?

Also, problematically, I have not had an official 'position of responsibility' since sixth-form. I've had various roles where I've had a lot of responsibility like being an English teacher in Europe, and I have demonstrated leadership in numerous situations like during my legal internship and law degree, so would it be fine to use these examples instead?

I would try to utilise as much variety as possible (not just one example for each), with the exception of the achievement you are most proud of, which should only be one example.

Positions of responsibility need to be outside of your contracted job(s). So if you took on additional responsibilities as an English teacher (eg you delivered out of school tuition) or on your legal internship you were actively involved in an employee network group or fundraising activity, then this would count. But if it’s just general responsibilities as part of a job or degree, I wouldn’t list these.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Did you apply for the 2025/26 training contract or the VS this year?

It was last cycle, haven’t applied yet this cycle

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Anyone heard from SH post interview?

 

[Emmy]

Has anyone heard back from Slaughters for the non-law intake?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Has anyone heard back from Slaughters for the non-law intake?

Yes, I got a PFO last week

 

[Emmy]

Yes, I got a PFO last week

Sorry to hear that.

 

[lawtc2026]

Has anyone heard back from Reed Smith? I know they recruit on a rolling basis but wondered how long it would take for a response

 

[whywhy88]

Anyone who has applied for Hogan Lovells direct TC - how long after submitting your application did you get sent the link for the watson glaser?

 

[LegalLordLox]

Anyone apply to Kennedy’s cyber and data SQE TC?

I got an email asking me for further information about my grades and since then nothing.

 

[Zaidoz10]

Has anyone reached the Watson Glaser stage with Bird & Bird? How long do they usually take to respond after application?

 

[BM99]

How long does it take for Slaughters to confirm rejection/interview (non-law) after submitting app?

 

[AGRACHEL]

Does anyone have experience with PwC's online tests? Is it game-based like Ashurst or is it a CRT and SJT?

 

[LegalLordLox]

Does anyone have experience with PwC's online tests? Is it game-based like Ashurst or is it a CRT and SJT?

They used to be game based, it’s now more numerical graphs etc , SJ questions etc

 

[AGRACHEL]

They used to be game based, it’s now more numerical graphs etc , SJ questions etc

Ah! Thank you for the insight!

 

[Amma Usman]

Has anyone reached the Watson Glaser stage with Bird & Bird? How long do they usually take to respond after application?

Hey @Zaidoz10 . I’m unsure about this year in particular, but last year this took about 1-2 weeks when I had applied.