TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[trainee4u]

nine minutes late, tsk-tsk 😂

looks like it is a PFO for me

fair dos, they've sent out their PFO a few minutes later (strangely marked "private and confidential")

Thank you for applying for the 2027 Training Contracts with Kingsley Napley LLP. We have enjoyed reading every application, and appreciate the time and effort put into these.

We are sorry to share that you have been unsuccessful in progressing through to the next stage. Every application has been reviewed thoroughly, and the standard has been exceptionally high. As much as we would like to give individual feedback, it is incredibly difficult to do so with the volume of applications we have received. We are therefore not able to give feedback at this stage.

 

[Eeeazyyy8]

Does anyone have tips on passing online assessments? The Watson glaser styles ones? I have reviewed all the breakdowns of each stage, but I just can’t seem to pass. I’ve even done a bunch of practice tests.

 

[legal18]

Is the SH TC rolling?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

If anyone has any advice for Baker test, please share. I am terrible at them so any advice would be great appreciated x

 

[adrian_nlh]

has anyone else applied to fried frank's TC? if so, does anyone know what the word limit is supposed to be for the questions? The cover letter entry states a 500 word limit but there is no mention for the other 3 questions. There also isn't a maximum word entry in the boxes. I figured the best is just to go for the standard 300 limit but does anyone have any further insight?

Hiya. Me again.

I've had a look, and I genuinely don't think there is a limit. I think anything over 300 words is a bit much, but I did about 300 for the first question; just under 200 for the second; and about 220 for the third, yet still got to the first stage interview, I think it's more to do with the content and quality of your answers. Just aim for about 200-300 words for each answer and you should be solid.

 

[optimistic_undergrad]

Hiya. Me again.

I've had a look, and I genuinely don't think there is a limit. I think anything over 300 words is a bit much, but I did about 300 for the first question; just under 200 for the second; and about 220 for the third, yet still got to the first stage interview, I think it's more to do with the content and quality of your answers. Just aim for about 200-300 words for each answer and you should be solid.

Can I dm you to discuss the Fried Frank application a bit more?

 

[adrian_nlh]

Can I dm you to discuss the Fried Frank application a bit more?

Yes, of course.

 

[rosedunn]

do you think we could hear back from K&S today?

 

[Chris Brown]

Back again with the daily ‘has anyone heard anything from Hogan Lovells or Ashurst since yesterday’ question.

Any updates from either at all? Got told I passed WGT for Hogan Lovells around 2 months ago. The waiting is very long.​

 

[AlegalA]

Hi guys does anyone know how much DACB pays nqs? The info isn't on legal cheek, but I was wondering if someone had insider info by any chance?

 

[trainee4u]

Hi guys does anyone know how much DACB pays nqs? The info isn't on legal cheek, but I was wondering if someone had insider info by any chance?

https://www.rollonfriday.com/news-content/ropes-gray-tells-its-lawyers-be-office-four-days-week said £70k+ in 2023, so a bit more than that.

Less outside London.

 

[SamiyaJ]

Hi guys,

I hope you’re all well!

I’m not posting much nowadays as life is hectic (same as everyone else tbh) and my mental health has taken a bit of a toll.

In terms of applications, I am waiting to hear back from Mayer Brown (pretty sure it’s a PFO as my SJT results weren’t great), Farrer & Co and HFW TC post apps. Need to do some more applications but I have PGDL exams coming up so I’m busy with revision.

In terms of work- I have a good job with decent salary, but we were recently hit with the bombshell that a lot of redundancies are coming as the organisation has to cut millions from the budget by 1 Jan 2026!!! So now that’s another worry.

Probably will sound like such an entitled brat saying this but I’ve had a look for any legal positions available and they either require 50 years of legal experience, or the money is terrible. I don’t mind taking a bit of a cut but the salaries being offered are abysmal and I need money to live and also pay for uni!! So I am thinking of looking for another non-legal position in the meantime, but I’m worried it would give a negative impression on my commitment to law when doing applications.

If there’s any advice anyone can give then I’ll really appreciate it, but I just wanted to get this off my chest 😭

 

[wordyversus]

Is it possible for a firm to give you a TC offer if they liked you on your VS interview well enough ?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it possible for a firm to give you a TC offer if they liked you on your VS interview well enough ?

It can happen - its not common though, many firms would want you to go through a TC recruitment process. But I have known a small number of people get TC offers having come through a VS recruitment process successfully.

 

[jacksollaf]

Hey everyone, quick question about King & Spalding post-AC.

1- I suppose no one has heard yet right?
2- I sent an email regarding reimbursement for travels (they said they would reimburse up to 100 pounds). Has anyone requested a reimbursement? I sent an email regarding that but haven't received a reply yet, and to be fair I had to actually travel to get there for the AC; anyone had any responses yet or should I just wait ?

thanks!

 

[millieplatt1]

anyone heard anything from withers recently post test?

 

[User5678]

anyone heard anything from withers recently post test?

gave the test first week march and haven’t heard anything since (apart from feedback report)

 

[a3736y]

Hey everyone, quick question about King & Spalding post-AC.

1- I suppose no one has heard yet right?
2- I sent an email regarding reimbursement for travels (they said they would reimburse up to 100 pounds). Has anyone requested a reimbursement? I sent an email regarding that but haven't received a reply yet, and to be fair I had to actually travel to get there for the AC; anyone had any responses yet or should I just wait ?

thanks!

Hi there! I just got a call from them an hour ago inviting me to the final stage. Re reimbursement they haven't relied to me yet.

 

[GV]

Hi, is RPC direct training contract rolling?

 

[spamelinazoid]

going into the Easter bank holidays with no news from either BM or HL…

As of the end of the bank holidays it will have been nearly 3 months of no news from HL post-app and deadline. It is getting a bit ridiculous.