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

[Asil Ahmad]

Its rolling

Thank you for this.

 

[Ameliaa]

Is anyone applying to TLT? I'm a bit confused by their application format.

The education history is laid out like:

Education level:

Start date - End date:

Qualifications:

Summary:

There doesn't seem to be a separate category for secondary/college so would I put my grades for these sections together? Also for the "qualifications" section am I meant to put my grades because the box seems to be one line long. I thought I would put my grades in the "summary" section but the information button states this section should be used to explain what I studied and the transferable skills I picked up.

 

[Brandon93]

BCLP VI Invite. If anyone is willing to give me some tips on how to approach this VI I would be grateful.

 

[JD]

How do you get a distinction on LPC when your average is 61% and do most top city firms want distinction or is it fine to get a commendation? @George Maxwell @Jessica Booker @James Carrabino

 

[AvniD]

BCLP VI Invite. If anyone is willing to give me some tips on how to approach this VI I would be grateful.

Congrats! Linking my post on VIs here- I hope it helps! 😇

 

[Brandon93]

Congrats! Linking my post on VIs here- I hope it helps! 😇

Thank you!

 

[jan28]

How do you get a distinction on LPC when your average is 61% and do most top city firms want distinction or is it fine to get a commendation? @George Maxwell @Jessica Booker @James Carrabino

Could give you more help if you breakdown what exams you have left and their weightings? But generally, commendation is absolutely fine to get for most if not all firms!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

How do you get a distinction on LPC when your average is 61% and do most top city firms want distinction or is it fine to get a commendation? @George Maxwell @Jessica Booker @James Carrabino

You won’t need a distinction. The vast majority of firms will be ok with a commendation - if all firms asked for a distinction, they wouldn’t be able to hire people - there aren’t enough people who secure a distinction to fill the number of TCs available.

 

[Miki3999]

Dentons WG after over 6 months of waiting yaaay

 

[adamBS]

Received a PFO from Shoosmiths for their direct TC which said my application scored "very close" to the minimum requirements. Is this just a generic thing everyone got or does it actually mean something?

 

[Legalmel_99]

Finally heard back from BLM and to be honest I won’t be applying in the future. After waiting months for a response they knew the merger was happening why keep their applications open.

 

[AlRJ]

BCLP VI Invite. If anyone is willing to give me some tips on how to approach this VI I would be grateful.

Congrats!

Do you mind me asking when you applied and received the test link?

Thank you

 

[CC77]

Received a PFO from Shoosmiths for their direct TC which said my application scored "very close" to the minimum requirements. Is this just a generic thing everyone got or does it actually mean something?

I didn’t receive this, so it definitely means you were very close to getting through to the next stage! 😊

 

[Brandon93]

Congrats!

Do you mind me asking when you applied and received the test link?

Thank you

I applied on 25th Feb and received the test link on 5th April.

 

[AlRJ]

I applied on 25th Feb and received the test link on 5th April.

thanks, quite a long wait then!

 

[BM99]

Hi does anyone know that can you reapply to Latham's TC after being unsuccessful in vac scheme application? The application portal said 'we strongly recommend you do not submit an application for TC vacancy', but my profile has been significantly stronger since I applied for VS.

 

[CC77]

For those who have an AC with WBD - they’ve emailed us a link to a video with more information on the AC process 😊

 

[Yumyum]

Has anyone received a AS With Howard kennedy ?

 

[IT7]

Hi does anyone know that can you reapply to Latham's TC after being unsuccessful in vac scheme application? The application portal said 'we strongly recommend you do not submit an application for TC vacancy', but my profile has been significantly stronger since I applied for VS.

I emailed them, they said no, you can't apply twice in the same cycle.

 

[IT7]

Hi everyone! For the Clyde & Co 2022 TC application, can I include more than 4 work experiences? If so, could you please tell me how to do it?

Hi, does anyone know if Clyde & Co recruits adequately from direct TC applications? As per their website, they almost entirely recruit from Vacation Schemes