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

[DR200X]

hello! does anyone know where I can find sample paralegal cover letters?

 

[Scandi]

hello! does anyone know where I can find sample paralegal cover letters?

Wondering the same. But wouldn't the 'why law/profession, why this firm, and my skillset' format be equally applicable? @Jessica Booker

 

[JadeWadey01]

hello! does anyone know where I can find sample paralegal cover letters?

Although probs not thay helpful, there are probably some on linkedin?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

hello! does anyone know where I can find sample paralegal cover letters?

I haven’t seen sample ones, but I would recommend taking the usual approach of covering why the opportunity, why the firm, why you.

 

[h.law]

Hi! If anyone would be interested in a zoom call where we can test each other on interview questions let me know! Living alone makes it difficult to prep for an AC!

Hi! I'd love to practice with you! Feel free to drop me a DM.

 

[dd13]

Stephenson Harwood AC! Any tips would be massively appreciated

 

[samni]

Hey guys.

Absolutely surreal to write this. But I just secured a training contract with one of my favourite international law firms in London! 🥳 🤩

Thank you, TCLA community, for contributing to achieving this. It has sometimes been daunting as an international student to try to enter the legal market. But 'pesistence is key' as my professor said once. If you're reading this - do NOT give up. All you need is ONE yes. And all your experiences build up to receiving that one offer.

PS, feel free to DM me for any application stage tips - I'd be happy to help when I can!

Scandi

Such good news 🥳 congratulations!!

 

[st32]

You have 15 mins to read a client briefing and then report back to the interviewer about the potential issues which the client might face! It was quite straight forward and I don’t think you could really get it ‘wrong’. Good luck!

Oh amazing. Thank you for that info. I guess I can chill out on intensively reading up on mergers and acquisitions then. Haha

 

[Adrian_S]

Just got a rejection from V&E post vac scheme - hope some people hear back with good news. Was my first vac scheme and just wanted to say thanks to everyone on here who has helped me get this far.

Time to get started on those apps for winter vac schemes. Can’t wait to see what the next application cycle holds in store 😎

 

[ps213]

PFO from RPC post WG, hope some people hear back with better news!

 

[MontereyPK]

Addleshaw PFO

 

[ssolicitorz]

Just got a rejection from V&E post vac scheme - hope some people hear back with good news. Was my first vac scheme and just wanted to say thanks to everyone on here who has helped me get this far.

Time to get started on those apps for winter vac schemes. Can’t wait to see what the next application cycle holds in store 😎

Love the optimism- I can tell you're going to get some good news soon so keep going!

 

[SolSol]

Hello everyone. Hope everyone is enjoying the sun! ☀️

Just would like to ask I completed the WG test for Freshfields this morning, does anyone know how long it takes for them to get back to you? I’m already stressing … lol

 

[SolSol]

Thanks so much, guys! 🤩

CONGRATULATIONS!! GREAT TO SEE THIS!! 🥳🥳🥳

 

[SolSol]

Just got a rejection from V&E post vac scheme - hope some people hear back with good news. Was my first vac scheme and just wanted to say thanks to everyone on here who has helped me get this far.

Time to get started on those apps for winter vac schemes. Can’t wait to see what the next application cycle holds in store 😎

I’m sure you’ll get something very soon friend!! You seem like a great and likeable candidate any firm will be lucky to have you !! 😎😎

 

[YJ]

Hello everyone. Hope everyone is enjoying the sun! ☀️

Just would like to ask I completed the WG test for Freshfields this morning, does anyone know how long it takes for them to get back to you? I’m already stressing … lol

Hi! I heard back around 4 days later!

 

[h.law]

Hello everyone. Hope everyone is enjoying the sun! ☀️

Just would like to ask I completed the WG test for Freshfields this morning, does anyone know how long it takes for them to get back to you? I’m already stressing … lol

I heard back in 2 days.

 

[lawgrad2]

How long does it take to hear back from Freshfields post-WG? I did mine on the 8th of August and have not had a response

 

[TCApp268]

Has anyone heard from Latham VI yet?

 

[MontereyPK]

Macfarlanes PFO - all coming in today 😂