Yh BCLP is quite good tbh. I did my placement year there from 2023 to 2024. Non reg from Northern Ireland and made it to the final stage for a tc. If your application is good and you’re interested in real estate you’ll be fine. Funny enough the interview is more strength based so barely any commercial awareness. That was what threw me off but it’s definitely worth a shot.
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
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Does anyone know if it's correct that we can apply to Macfarlanes for a direct TC if we were rejected for a vacation scheme after the situational test. I saw a couple people say so but haven't found anywhere on their website that says this.
They are a nice firm but what can I talk about other than real estate as that’s not on my radar
I think BCLP is also pretty good at Competition Law, M&A, Banking & Finance, Insurance and Dispute Resolution. I wrote about Competition, M&A and Dispute Resolution in my application (alongside Real Estate).
It’s worthwhile looking at Chambers & Partners to see which practice areas BCLP is ranked for and what Band each practice is in. For example, Real Estate and Planning are both ranked Band 1.
To my understanding, this means that BCLP is considered one of the best city law firms for Real Estate and Planning work. I have copied the link to the Chambers & Partners rankings below:
chambers.com
It’s worthwhile looking at Chambers & Partners to see which practice areas BCLP is ranked for and what Band each practice is in. For example, Real Estate and Planning are both ranked Band 1.
To my understanding, this means that BCLP is considered one of the best city law firms for Real Estate and Planning work. I have copied the link to the Chambers & Partners rankings below:
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Discover where Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP are ranked in the UK legal rankings. Visit Chambers and Partners to learn more.
chambers.com
I didn't think about the planning aspect. While it isn't on my radar either, I do have a little bit of experience that could beef the form up.I think BCLP is also pretty good at Competition Law, M&A, Banking & Finance, Insurance and Dispute Resolution. I wrote about Competition, M&A and Dispute Resolution in my application (alongside Real Estate).
It’s worthwhile looking at Chambers & Partners to see which practice areas BCLP is ranked for and what Band each practice is in. For example, Real Estate and Planning are both ranked Band 1.
To my understanding, this means that BCLP is considered one of the best city law firms for Real Estate and Planning work. I have copied the link to the Chambers & Partners rankings below:
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Discover where Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP are ranked in the UK legal rankings. Visit Chambers and Partners to learn more.
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Hiya @ysr567
Yes, I think you can do so. If you look through the eligibility section of their FAQ page, there's some helpful information about applying for the direct training contract in the same cycle. I'd definitely recommend applying, but would also encourage you to ensure that you've revised your application and tried to make some updates before doing so. Good luck!
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Hiya @A worried graduate
If you're less interested in their real estate offerings, I wanted to flag that BCLP also offers sector specific training contracts in financial services that might find interesting. You can find more information about that specific training contract here. Let us know if there's anything else you'd like more information on 👀
Best of luck with your application!
I was thinking about that but wondered how I could sell myself for it as a fresh grad
Any idea what the cohort size is vs a traditional tc?
Thanks
Yh the competition team has been on the rise for two years now. Two of the main drivers just left for hogan lovells though I think so I am not sure where that leaves them. But they did have a major cometition case in 2023. The DA and Royal Mail cartel case. Real estate Finance is also one of the best teams in the city if not the best tbh. The commercial litigation team is also rising up.I think BCLP is also pretty good at Competition Law, M&A, Banking & Finance, Insurance and Dispute Resolution. I wrote about Competition, M&A and Dispute Resolution in my application (alongside Real Estate).
It’s worthwhile looking at Chambers & Partners to see which practice areas BCLP is ranked for and what Band each practice is in. For example, Real Estate and Planning are both ranked Band 1.
To my understanding, this means that BCLP is considered one of the best city law firms for Real Estate and Planning work. I have copied the link to the Chambers & Partners rankings below:
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Discover where Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP are ranked in the UK legal rankings. Visit Chambers and Partners to learn more.
Anyone heard back from Kennedys after the AC?
Also been waiting for Withers and MacFarlanes after the online assessment. How long does it usually take to get back
Also been waiting for Withers and MacFarlanes after the online assessment. How long does it usually take to get back
Withers have only just finished interviews for the Summer Vac, and the Grad Recruitment team are now working on organising the spring scheme (I believe). It could be ages until they get back to people about direct TC.
I got a PFO last week.
Hi @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman and anyone who can help ,
A current TC app for an international commercial firm has the question "why you want to become a solicitor?". Can I talk about commercial law or international matters at all? Should I only speak about "why solicitor" generally, referencing the traits of a solicitor and why solicitor rather than other legal roles?
My thinking so far is to begin speaking about law generally, then why solicitor, then why not barrister, then specialising into commercial law / international matters and the normal response to the question "why commercial law?". Is this correct?
It is 600 words, so I was not sure what exactly the firm is after.
Thanks!
A current TC app for an international commercial firm has the question "why you want to become a solicitor?". Can I talk about commercial law or international matters at all? Should I only speak about "why solicitor" generally, referencing the traits of a solicitor and why solicitor rather than other legal roles?
My thinking so far is to begin speaking about law generally, then why solicitor, then why not barrister, then specialising into commercial law / international matters and the normal response to the question "why commercial law?". Is this correct?
It is 600 words, so I was not sure what exactly the firm is after.
Thanks!
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