TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
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Hogan Lovells confirmed I passed WG. No other news from them unfortunately. Good luck to other people waiting.
What!!??? After waiting for around 2 solid months, all you were told was that you've passed the WGT. I mean, if that's something for which HL was going to send a separate email, then why wait for 2 months?! I thought that after taking 2 months, HL would send emails telling the actual outcome of the application and not just the WGT. Also, I haven't received any such email talking about my result from WGT. Very strange....... :|
Hey, did you get the test? If you don’t mind tell, when did you fill your app?
According to Baker’s email, this is the timeline:
-April 2025 - Successful candidates sent invite to undertake online tests and a video interview.
-May 2025 - Successful candidates will attend an assessment centre.
-May - June 2025 - Successful candidates will be offered a Training Contract to commence in March or September 2027.
Hey Amma! Thank you, I will take a look.Hey there,
These links should help - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/guide-law-firm-practice-areas.9404/
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HFW says this:
"Our vacation schemes are important to us, and a high proportion of our training contract offers are made to individuals who have completed a vacation scheme with us. Notwithstanding this, we recognise that some individuals will not be able to complete a vacation scheme, so we do still make offers through the direct route."
It is very difficult for me to complete a vacation scheme because I work full time, but I am still going to be attending one this summer at a US firm thanks to my employer's kindness. I was wondering if it's best to mention this or not in my application. I am afraid it might be a minus because they will think that even though I can complete vacation schemes, I haven't applied to theirs?
"Our vacation schemes are important to us, and a high proportion of our training contract offers are made to individuals who have completed a vacation scheme with us. Notwithstanding this, we recognise that some individuals will not be able to complete a vacation scheme, so we do still make offers through the direct route."
It is very difficult for me to complete a vacation scheme because I work full time, but I am still going to be attending one this summer at a US firm thanks to my employer's kindness. I was wondering if it's best to mention this or not in my application. I am afraid it might be a minus because they will think that even though I can complete vacation schemes, I haven't applied to theirs?
I’ve listed my upcoming VS’ on my direct TC applications because I’m hoping they make me standout. I think the pros of listing yours will probably outweigh any downside.
They’re more likely to think A) you’re a good candidate which another firm has identified and B) you might not have applied to their vac scheme because of overlapping dates, rather than anything else.
I don’t think you’re required to give detail of why you didn’t apply for their vac scheme, except maybe have an answer for the interview.
I also got adaptable for improvement. Does anyone have an idea how this impacts our prospects? Strengths were: Driven and growth mindset.
Mine were completely different I got my strengths as detail and collaborative and my area of improvement was accountability.
I got Detail and Growth Minded. Driven for improvement.
The critical thinking was funny because I faced all the questions in tests from other firms.
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