TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

Chris Brown

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i’m still considering if i want to apply or not 😅😂😂
This is where I am right now. I have completed most of it. I just have one question left (choose a topic of interest). I am in two minds whether to send the application off once I am done. I don’t have substantial legal work experience. I might give it a shot and who knows, I could surprise myself and progress with them. 😅😂​
 
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spamelinazoid

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    Ive gotten through by applying to Bakers on deadline day before. They read all applications from what I understand
    Is there anybody else still working on their Baker McKenzie DTC application or who has not yet submitted it? I am still working on mine and it looks like it won’t be done until Sunday. I hope I am not on my own here. 😅​
     
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    fidrrygalka

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    This is where I am right now. I have completed most of it. I just have one question left (choose a topic of interest). I am in two minds whether to send the application off once I am done. I don’t have substantial legal work experience. I might give it a shot and who knows, I could surprise myself and progress with them. 😅😂​
    If you wrote it then I see no reason why not to try 😀😀 fingers crossed! i’m more on the page where i’m just not sure if i want to apply for the sake of applying, because Im not that into cross-border legal….
     
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    trainee4u

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    75k a year, don’t offer SQE grant and they playing up like this 💀

    tbf

    I am making good progress through the applications, however, due to the volume, I will now be aiming to provide an update on your application by the end of business, next Thursday.

    What is meant by "end of business"?

    In Lehman Bros International (Europe) v Exxonmobil Financial Services [2016] EWHC 2699, there was dispute about the definition of "close of business", which EMFS said was 7pm, and LBIE said was 5pm.

    It was then determined that "close of business" might refer to the US markets and could also have different meanings in certain contexts, and there is subsequently clearly a legitimate debate about what "end of business" might mean in the context of a city law firm.

    In this case, they sent out the PFOs at 00:50 on Thursday night/Friday morning. Which is a usual work time in certain seats at certain firms......

    Conclusion: this PFO was a lucky escape!
     

    andrecsaa

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    Can anyone that has successfully passed on to VI stage for Mayer Brown direct tc share their assessment results?
    I scored 3 average and 2 below average with work ethic, ownership and social adaptability as my top strengths.

    In previous years, some candidates progressed to the telephone interview stage with below average, while others didn’t progress despite having above average scores.


    I also noticed that some candidates progressed with the same strengths to mine, so I’m hoping Mayer Brown still values those same strengths 😅

     
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    Ram Sabaratnam

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    Can I apply to HFW DTC if my VS application was rejected in the same cycle?

    Hiya @mmm918

    Just wanted to share what a friend heard directly from HFW. Essentially, if you applied for the vacation scheme this cycle, that actually meant you were also considered for the training contract at the same time. So unfortunately, you wouldn’t be able to reapply separately for the DTC this cycle. I know that’s probably not the news you were hoping for, but you can reapply when the next cycle opens later this year. Best of luck with your other applications!
     
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    James Wakefield

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    I scored 3 average and 2 below average with work ethic, ownership and social adaptability as my top strengths.

    In previous years, some candidates progressed to the telephone interview stage with below average, while others didn’t progress despite having above average scores.


    I also noticed that some candidates progressed with the same strengths to mine, so I’m hoping Mayer Brown still values those same strengths 😅

    Hey can I ask how long it took to get the first test? Also, when did you get the VI? Thanks!
     

    norothrow324

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    tbf

    I am making good progress through the applications, however, due to the volume, I will now be aiming to provide an update on your application by the end of business, next Thursday.

    What is meant by "end of business"?

    In Lehman Bros International (Europe) v Exxonmobil Financial Services [2016] EWHC 2699, there was dispute about the definition of "close of business", which EMFS said was 7pm, and LBIE said was 5pm.

    It was then determined that "close of business" might refer to the US markets and could also have different meanings in certain contexts, and there is subsequently clearly a legitimate debate about what "end of business" might mean in the context of a city law firm.

    In this case, they sent out the PFOs at 00:50 on Thursday night/Friday morning. Which is a usual work time in certain seats at certain firms......

    Conclusion: this PFO was a lucky escape!
    COB,EOB,EOD, etc. are all very fluid terms and no one actually give it much weight. At my firm we either set a clear X GMT/CET/ET, whatever, time - or some sort of COB/EOD which may mean 5pm it also may mean 2am. Wouldn’t go as far as legal precedent haha.

    Historically speaking though, C(E)OB would essentially always be 6pm or whenever one would assume that the office would close its doors for visitors, the same way a shop would. This was usually in line with the coming work day ie. 8-5, 9-6. EOD is in line with the industry standard of like firms, in legal / finance that can be anything up until open business tomorrow lol ;)
     
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    andrecsaa

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    Hey can I ask how long it took to get the first test? Also, when did you get the VI? Thanks!

    10 days (applied on 14 Feb, received the tests on 24 Feb, completed them on 2 Mar, received the results on 5 Mar)

    Though Mayer Brown is rolling, I’m still waiting to hear back on my application and tests. Hopefully I’ll get an invite for the job sim + VI
     

    Chris Brown

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    Anything from Hogan Lovells today then?
    I imagine they will most likely start getting back to people with AC invites from early to mid April, based on this post from this thread:
    Just an update for everyone waiting to hear- HL replied to my email stating their ACs for the direct TC will be in late April​

    If you have not heard back yet, take it as a good sign! Quite a few people have already received PFO post WGT. Best of luck for HL! 🐐​
     

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