TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[IJ6238]

Congrats for the interview invite! Just wondering if you had your interview already if you did how did it go and was it in person? I havent heard back yet so I'm guessing it's a rejection but still wondering how it went for you )

If it helps I think they are still running interviews into next week. Received a call yesterday so still hope!

 

[Brandon93]

Orrick and K&L Gates rejections within 20 minutes of each other lol

 

[Ayeshaa]

Another day of waiting for a response from Hogan Lovells and Travers Smith. Happy new month all!

So am I but just from Travers Smith direct TC. Best of luck

 

[Jammo58]

NRF PFO following telephone interview. Really surprising as it was one of my best interviews, I was really proud of my answers. I managed to get through to the winter vac scheme in 2020. Not really sure what went wrong this time around but oh well. Time to start looking at TCs starting in 2025

 

[BM99]

Hi is anyone still waiting for Freshfields response post-AC?

 

[sxw517]

Has anyone heard anything from Weil post-WG?

 

[samni]

Has anyone heard back post VI for W&C?

 

[lawstress]

WFW final interview post-AC!

 

[law12]

Has anyone heard anything from Weil post-WG?

I did yeah! Heard a few days after the WG

 

[S87]

I think W&C forgot about me, they haven’t even replied to my email. Can I please be rejected?!

 

[AvniD]

Hi I am looking for advice on my training contract application it only includes 2 questions:

1. Please list any other relevant skills, experience or qualities and explain how these would be of advantage in a traineeship at X
2. Please explain what you consider distinguishes you as a potential Trainee with X and why you would be an asset to our firm.

Both are capped at 150 words. I am an aspiring energy solicitor (renewables) and this is one of the firm's strengths plus their client base. With a short word count I don't know the best way to approach the questions. Should I focus on one or two skills and detail my experience via STAR? Any advice would be greatly welcomed including how you have dissected each questions to me 1 means core skills of a trainee and 2 my unique selling point but I would warmly welcome other perspectives! @Jessica Booker

1)This is really good place to detail 2-3 skills or qualities you have gained that relate to those that a trainee should possess. I would avoid using STAR and instead list the skill/quality, detail how you developed it and how it's relevant to your role as a trainee.
2)This is indeed about your USP. The key here is to ensure that you pick attributes that are central to who you are as a person and connect it to your work at the firm as a trainee and beyond. If you say you are creative, talk about how you display your creativity and why the firm would benefit by it.

 

[WeRegretToInformYou]

hello , is there a page on tcla on how to prepare for an interview on an article ? i can find one on mock case studies but not for article interview. thankyou

 

[TCApp268]

L&W TC! Thank you everyone for all the advice.

 

[Polaranu]

Has anyone heard back from Covington?

 

[erin1009]

1)This is really good place to detail 2-3 skills or qualities you have gained that relate to those that a trainee should possess. I would avoid using STAR and instead list the skill/quality, detail how you developed it and how it's relevant to your role as a trainee.
2)This is indeed about your USP. The key here is to ensure that you pick attributes that are central to who you are as a person and connect it to your work at the firm as a trainee and beyond. If you say you are creative, talk about how you display your creativity and why the firm would benefit by it.

Thank you so much! @AvniD Will take your help on board while drafting my answers!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

hello , is there a page on tcla on how to prepare for an interview on an article ? i can find one on mock case studies but not for article interview. thankyou

Not a page, but here are some posts with advice:

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

Took jobs in conveyancing as at the time it was only experience I could get and now sometimes it feels like I'll be stuck in Conveyancing forever

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

Hi Jessica, I have just heard back from a law firm regarding the next stage of their vac scheme. It is set to include a mark-up and timeline of events exercise and will be 90 mins. I was just wondering whether you had any advice on how to best prepare for these type of exercises or any good...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

Hey Alice! Something I've struggled with in interviews is the case study element of the study. I've just been so clueless about preparing for one, how to deal with one, how to answer one, etc. Was hoping you could provide some guidance with this please, with Freshfields? Thanks! :)

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

L&W TC! Thank you everyone for all the advice.

Amazing news! Congratulations!

 

[JadeWadey01]

I think W&C forgot about me, they haven’t even replied to my email. Can I please be rejected?!

That happened with me and Harbottle & Lewis. Nothing since I applied 2 months ago lol

 

[kkitty240]

I did yeah! Heard a few days after the WG

Congrats! Did you get a video interview invite? Also, when did you complete the WG?

 

[Username9999]

Which email should I use to message Hogan about WG test scores?