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

[CC03]

Mine updated on the 27th of July and it took them like 3-4 days to send me the WG. There's still hope

Ohh great to hear! Hopefully we should all hear soon

 

[BM99]

Freshfields AC

 

[LokieLow]

Freshfields AC

How soon after the WG did you receive the AC invite?

 

[YJ]

Just got invited to a Freshfields AC!!! Eeekkk any tips/links would be hugely appreciated! I have has HSF and Slaughters interviews in the passed so would be happy to help out too!

 

[BM99]

How soon after the WG did you receive the AC invite?

I just did my WG test yesterday night

 

[legallybrunette22]

I've just been notified by a firm that I've been placed on the reserve list for their TC. I don't want to get my hopes up too much but how likely do you think it is that people will drop out and I'll be offered their TC? Does anyone have any experience of this/know people this has happened to? Thank you

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I've just been notified by a firm that I've been placed on the reserve list for their TC. I don't want to get my hopes up too much but how likely do you think it is that people will drop out and I'll be offered their TC? Does anyone have any experience of this/know people this has happened to? Thank you

The fact they operate a wait list suggests there is a chance. Firms could easily not bother to do this and wouldn’t waste their time if there wasn’t a chance.

It’s going to be impossible for anyone to determine your chances though. There are too many variables at play here. Just because it may or may not have happened to someone else, doesn’t mean the same will happen to you (even if it is the same firm and not that long ago).

One question to ask the firm is where are you on the wait list. Being first rather than fourth will obviously have stronger chances.

 

[legallybrunette22]

The fact they operate a wait list suggests there is a chance. Firms could easily not bother to do this and wouldn’t waste their time if there wasn’t a chance.

It’s going to be impossible for anyone to determine your chances though. There are too many variables at play here. Just because it may or may not have happened to someone else, doesn’t mean the same will happen to you (even if it is the same firm and not that long ago).

One question to ask the firm is where are you on the wait list. Being first rather than fourth will obviously have stronger chances.

This is really helpful, thank you Jessica- I'll be sure to ask.

 

[JadeWadey01]

Anyone else still

Has anyone heard back yet from the following: NRF, Eversheds, Weil, W&C, Macfarlanes, Stephenson Harwood?

No to Weil and Macfarlanes

 

[hw12]

Just got invited to a Freshfields AC!!! Eeekkk any tips/links would be hugely appreciated! I have has HSF and Slaughters interviews in the passed so would be happy to help out too!

That’s awesome news! When is it?

 

[hiremeplz]

so presumably since Freshfields AC's are being announced, those of us that haven't heard back since our portal being updated should be expecting a PFO?

 

[reesal98]

Anyone heard from Eversheds (London)?

 

[YJ]

That’s awesome news! When is it?

I haven't booked yet! There's currently no slots but it says to keep coming back and checking!

 

[sc29]

Hi guys this may be a silly question but how long do you usually have to prep for an AC once you've received the invite? The firm hasn't given out timeslots yet so I was just curious about the general timeframe

 

[ps213]

Anyone heard back from RPC post WG? Been quite a while now

 

[hw12]

Does anyone have good WG practice tests? I think I’ve tried every single one online already.

 

[hw12]

I haven't booked yet! There's currently no slots but it says to keep coming back and checking!

All the best!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi guys this may be a silly question but how long do you usually have to prep for an AC once you've received the invite? The firm hasn't given out timeslots yet so I was just curious about the general timeframe

Could be anything from a couple of days to a few weeks unfortunately.

 

[eleven14og]

Anyone recently applied to Freeths Legal Assistant? I saw their listings on LinkedIn for specific locations but I already applied on their general system and haven't heard back yet. Should I apply for the LinkedIn listing as well?

 

[missingtwiggies]

Has anyone heard from Payne Hicks Beach?

Grad rec just replied to my email and said that everyone (successful and unsuccessful) will be emailed this afternoon!