TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

andrecsaa

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  • Dec 19, 2022
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    Anyone applied to direct TC to any of these firms and have received a return (pfo or invite for next stages)?

    Stephenson Harwood
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Ashurst
    Baker McKenzie
    White & Case

    I understand they are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, but not will not shortlist candidates or make offers until the deadlines have passed.

    Given the deadlines in February, March and July, I don’t know if I should worry to apply now as the firms are prioritising VS apps, or if I can take one month for each application.
     
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    Mug Fan

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    Dec 15, 2024
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    Anyone applied to direct TC to any of these firms and have received a return (pfo or invite for next stages)?

    Stephenson Harwood
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Ashurst
    Baker McKenzie
    White & Case

    Given the deadlines in February, March and July, I don’t know if I should be worried to apply now as the firms are prioritising VS apps.
    I’ve applied to W&C and SH already but haven’t heard back. Pretty sure BM and NRF aren’t even open yet for direct TC.

    I am assuming they are slow because they will assess what spaces they have left over for direct TC after seeing what the SV talent pool was like?
     
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    andrecsaa

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  • Dec 19, 2022
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    I’ve applied to W&C and SH already but haven’t heard back. Pretty sure BM and NRF aren’t even open yet for direct TC.

    I am assuming they are slow because they will assess what spaces they have left over for direct TC after seeing what the SV talent pool was like?
    Thank you! Yes, you are right, BM and NRF open on the 1st and 3rd of February.

    I believe they will proceed with reviewing TC applications as soon as they select people for the VS. At least Ashurst, SH, and W&C read all the applications on a rolling basis but shortlist candidates just after the deadline.

    In the last cycle, some firms held AC for direct TC between May and August. For example, I read here in the TCLA that Addleshaw Goddard held AC for VS in January and February and TC in July, August and September.
     

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