TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Tintin06]

How long does it take for Ashurst to send the Cappfinity? Thanks!

It should be quite soon post-28th.

 

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does Withers recruit on a rolling basis for their DTC?

 

[James Wakefield]

does Withers recruit on a rolling basis for their DTC?

I don’t think so no.

On a general point, are there really any firms which are on a rolling basis for direct TC? Don’t most have to wait for their Vacation Schemes anyway?

 

[Tintin06]

I don’t think so no.

On a general point, are there really any firms which are on a rolling basis for direct TC? Don’t most have to wait for their Vacation Schemes anyway?

Not true for Slaughter and May. But yes, generally most aren’t rolling. Magic circle seems the exception, however. Good luck with your TC apps.

 

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I don’t think so no.

On a general point, are there really any firms which are on a rolling basis for direct TC? Don’t most have to wait for their Vacation Schemes anyway?

If I am not wrong, BCLP and Dentons are examples of firms that recruit on a rolling basis for their DTC

 

[User5678]

does Withers recruit on a rolling basis for their DTC?

I heard back post app and got invited for the test but nothing after that yet

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

For this question on the Ashurst app "Can you provide an example of a recent set back you have had, and how you have overcome this" are people taking this as basically 'a time you overcame a challenge'?

 

[Jessica Booker]

For this question on the Ashurst app "Can you provide an example of a recent set back you have had, and how you have overcome this" are people taking this as basically 'a time you overcame a challenge'?

I'd say a setback is slightly different to a challenge.

A setback is "a reversal of progress" while a challenge could be something that just is difficult.

There are likely to be many examples that could be used for both a setback and a challenge, but not every challenge could lead to a setback.

 

[Deleted member 31571]

Does anyone know what’s going on with K&S? They got back to applicants by this time last year

 

[lawelmo]

Hill Dickinson assessment centre (Manchester)

 

[Raspberry44]

Does anyone know what’s going on with K&S? They got back to applicants by this time last year

This is what it says on their website:

Assessment centres are planned to run in March/April 2025, with final panel interviews planned for April/May 2025.

With that in mind, I think there is still time for them to get back to us.

 

[legallyells]

hill dickinson AC (London) for insight day and tc!!!!!!
(business services)

 

[Tintin06]

Does anyone know what’s going on with K&S? They got back to applicants by this time last year

No news is good news (hopefully).

 

[TC_or_not_TC]

hill dickinson AC (London) for insight day and tc!!!!!!

Which streams are you allocated to?

 

[legallyells]

Which streams are you allocated to?

i’m business services for london!

 

[MaryAra299]

Has anyone heard back from mayer brown after application? I haven't received the automatic test yet and idk why? Is there anyone e who applied on 20th March like me or later and received the test invite?

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

hi, I was just applying to Farrer and I am a bit confused about the work experience entries. There is a segment to type in our work history and then there is a separate question asking for our legal work experience with a limit of 350 words. What is the difference between the two and how do I go about it? can anyone help me out on this?

 

[trainee4u]

hi, I was just applying to Farrer and I am a bit confused about the work experience entries. There is a segment to type in our work history and then there is a separate question asking for our legal work experience with a limit of 350 words. What is the difference between the two and how do I go about it? can anyone help me out on this?

the first one is boilerplate copy-paste identical to all your other applications on allhires.

for example

2024-2025 "McDonalds, Blackpool" "Developed customer service skills, dealing with drunken customers"

(etc.) You'd list your jobs and bullet points for the skills developed and notable achievements. There doesn't need to be anything specifically law related here (although if you've done legal work experience you'd definitely include it), and you wouldn't include anything law-related that's not actual work (so no open days, no "I took someone to court")

And the second one is an essay-type question asking you "Legal Work Exposure (eg. open days, vacation schemes, shadowing, or any other work to show your commitment to law)."

That says "exposure", which is more open than "work experience". Although it does say "work", it's clear from "open days", that it's not necessarily formal work, but could include things like commercial awareness events, which aren't work but do show commitment to law. In addition, I mentioned that I have previously successfully filed claims in the county court, helped someone in the employment tribunal, etc.

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

the first one is boilerplate copy-paste identical to all your other applications on allhires.

for example

2024-2025 "McDonalds, Blackpool" "Developed customer service skills, dealing with drunken customers"

(etc.) You'd list your jobs and bullet points for the skills developed and notable achievements. There doesn't need to be anything specifically law related here (although if you've done legal work experience you'd definitely included it), and you wouldn't include anything law-related that's not actual work (so no open days, no "I took someone to court")

And the second one is an essay-type question asking you "Legal Work Exposure (eg. open days, vacation schemes, shadowing, or any other work to show your commitment to law)."

That says "exposure", which is more open than "work experience". Although it does say "work", it's clear from "open days", that it's not necessarily formal work, but could include things like commercial awareness events, which aren't work but do share commitment to law. In addition, I mentioned that I have previously successfully filed claims in the county court, helped someone in the employment tribunal, etc.

thank you so much!

 

[James Wakefield]

hi, I was just applying to Farrer and I am a bit confused about the work experience entries. There is a segment to type in our work history and then there is a separate question asking for our legal work experience with a limit of 350 words. What is the difference between the two and how do I go about it? can anyone help me out on this?

I'm looking at the form now- where's the 350 word bit?