TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Jessica Booker]

Have people been invited to Ashurst's case study written exercise for the DTC already?

I have spoken to a couple of people who will be doing this stage in the coming weeks.

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

I have spoken to a couple of people who will be doing this stage in the coming weeks.

does that mean it's over for people who haven't been invited? we got an email saying we'll be notified of the outcome by 6th may, most probably a rejection then.

 

[LegallyStressedOut]

does that mean it's over for people who haven't been invited? we got an email saying we'll be notified of the outcome by 6th may, most probably a rejection then.

Wondering the same

 

[Jessica Booker]

does that mean it's over for people who haven't been invited? we got an email saying we'll be notified of the outcome by 6th may, most probably a rejection then.

No - I don’t think you can make that assumption.

 

[johnnn821]

Has anyone heard back from BCLP post test?

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

anyone heard back from baker mckenzie post test yet?

 

[yueyueer]

does that mean it's over for people who haven't been invited? we got an email saying we'll be notified of the outcome by 6th may, most probably a rejection then.

Just wondering if this was a typo as my email said we’d hear back by 6 June?

 

[Andrei Radu]

Hi everyone! Would really appreciate any tips on how to go about preparing for a Direct TC AC as a penultimate year law student.

Basically I was able to switch to Firm A's DTC process (from their VS process) after accepting a VS offer elsewhere that overlaps with Firm A's VS dates.

I know that many Direct TC applicants have some work experience under their belt and are generally mature applicants; will being a penultimate year student with minimal legal work experience (at the time of AC) disadvantage me? And is there anything in particular I should focus on during AC prep in order to gain an equal footing?

As other forum members mentioned, I do not think you will be at a particular disadvantage. That said, I do think the bar is generally higher in a DTC final interview when compared to a VS interview, as the firm will need to make a decision on whether to make a very substantial investment without any further assessment. As such, in general I believe you should expect more pushback and scrutiny about all your answers. When you prepare, I advise you to think about any and all potential follow ups to your answers and continuously look for the weak spots in your reasoning that may be further questioned.

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Just wondering if this was a typo as my email said we’d hear back by 6 June?

Yes my bad i just checked, sorry

 

[Moe]

I'm still waiting to hear back from them. Hoping I'll hear next week 🙏

Fingers crossed for you! Best of luck

 

[A worried graduate]

Has anyone heard back from BCLP post test?

I got rejected a few weeks back