TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[Asil Ahmad]

I have Dentons' telephone interview coming up Any tips or advice would be really appreciated

Is this for direct TC application.

 

[rogerd123]

Hello, I have recently accepted a job offer that I would like to put on my applications. However, I haven't started yet. I am aware that time is ticking and that firms recruit on a rolling basis, do you think I should include this on my applications or wait until I have actually started to do so?

I personally wouldn't wait for the job to officially start to submit applications (especially if they're already drafted). I also personally wouldn't put it in the work experience section until you've actually started. Maybe you can find a way to mention the upcoming job in your app elsewhere? For example some applications have a 'other responsibilities/awards' section, or maybe you find a way to incorporate it in one of the application answers. I'm assuming the upcoming job is relevant to law somehow? (Congrats btw!)

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hello, I have recently accepted a job offer that I would like to put on my applications. However, I haven't started yet. I am aware that time is ticking and that firms recruit on a rolling basis, do you think I should include this on my applications or wait until I have actually started to do so?

You could reference this in a motivational answer/cover letter, or could be included in an "any extra information you want to provide" type sections/questions.

 

[O]

Dentons PFO post TI for direct TC - and that marks the end of my third application cycle.

 

[OHo]

For those who are still waiting on Ashurst re direct TC app: I just received an AC interview, so the holding emails may be a good sign!

 

[Abgaal]

Yeah I just got my AC with Ashurst too - so excited

 

[hassanali]

Had anyone heard back positively from HSBC regarding their inaugural training contract - the one posted on aspiring solicitors?

Got my PFO 5 days ago

 

[Simba281]

For anyone applying to TLT, just wanted to check that they don’t have a work experience section in their app form?

 

[Adrian_S]

Dentons PFO post telephone interview. Hope this helps somehow for anyone who is waiting to hear back

 

[sibs23]

Hi, when did you submit your Dentons' app?

I applied on the 27th of April and received the WG on the 28th

 

[sibs23]

Is this for direct TC application.

Yes

 

[John Doe]

I applied on the 27th of April and received the WG on the 28th

I applied on the 10/5. I am late to the party but let's hope I will hear about WG soon

 

[Law2022]

Has anybody else still not heard anything from Dentons? I applied back in Feb

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Yes

Thank you for this.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Thought this might be of interest to anyone looking to start a TC this autumn

 

[lawnoob]

hi guys! what does it mean when direct TC applications have separate deadlines for 'all students' and 'law students'? I'm a law grad - do I only apply via law students option or..? And why is it set out like this?

 

[lawnoob]

Thought this might be of interest to anyone looking to start a TC this autumn

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Hey Jessica! I wasn't able to message the poster but was wondering if they'll probably want a candidate who has completed their LPCs and has working rights in the UK already? I don't qualify for either of those things so was wondering if it's worth my time for a shot

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

hi guys! what does it mean when direct TC applications have separate deadlines for 'all students' and 'law students'? I'm a law grad - do I only apply via law students option or..? And why is it set out like this?

As a law graduate, you’ll have the option to apply to either deadline.

It comes from a place where law firms typically can’t get non-law graduates onto the GDL in time for the summer application window/recruitment process, and so they set a separate deadline for non-law students/graduates. As some firms like to manage the proportion of law to non law graduates in their cohort, it makes sense to just get the non-law applicants to apply earlier.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey Jessica! I wasn't able to message the poster but was wondering if they'll probably want a candidate who has completed their LPCs and has working rights in the UK already? I don't qualify for either of those things so was wondering if it's worth my time for a shot

The job description is here:


Check out this job at Larbey Evans: Trainee
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3082216887

You will need to have completed the LPC, but it doesn’t state whether you need the right to work in the U.K. or not. There is an email address on the job spec above so you could email that person and ask if you did want to still find out whether they sponsor or not.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

hi guys! what does it mean when direct TC applications have separate deadlines for 'all students' and 'law students'? I'm a law grad - do I only apply via law students option or..? And why is it set out like this?

You can send Damian an email or ring up the agency Larbey Evans and ask to speak to Damian. I have spoken to him on the phone a lot of tiimes for paralegal roles and he is really nice and approachable. I say email him then if you don't hear back in a day then ring up to speak to him.

But I say make an application ASAP just in case as the demand for this role will be high like he will receive more than 500 applications.