TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Highnumberofapplicants]

Anyone have any idea (perhaps from applying in the past) what radio silence from Allen overy direct TC means?

I passed SJT early December

Literally just got rejected ahaha. But I don’t think it’s a rule of thumb that a wait means rejection. All the best!!

 

[Samphire]

has anyone heard from bristows recently?

not as yet (fingers crossed for us both!)

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

AO PFO as well lol

 

[Zaidoz10]

Has anyone heard back from Linklaters London Direct TC?

 

[Sarah T]

Can anyone provide advice on preparing for partner interviews when you don't have guidance on what to expect from them?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can anyone provide advice on preparing for partner interviews when you don't have guidance on what to expect from them?

Which firm?

 

[Sarah T]

Which firm

Hi Jess, it's Gowling WLG.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Hi Jess, it's Gowling WLG.

Hi, if it's at all useful, my partner interview with Gowling last year was mostly competency questions

 

[Sarah T]

Hi, if it's at all useful, my partner interview with Gowling last year was mostly competency questions

Thank you! As a rule of thumb when you say competency would you automatically include commercial awareness questions in your prep as well?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Thank you! As a rule of thumb when you say competency would you automatically include commercial awareness questions in your prep as well?

Hm, I definitely prepared for commercial awareness, however, I don't think I was asked any questions on the topic. Of course, there is no harm in preparing commercial awareness anyway - especially if it can then be naturally shoehorned into the 'any questions' at the end of the interview

 

[average_jo123]

Has anyone been sent WG test invite for Freshfields 2025 TC?

 

[jomar]

Has anyone been sent WG test invite for Freshfields 2025 TC?

Not yet

 

[lik0401]

I applied to Freshfields on Nov 17th for the 2025 TC, but haven't even got confirmation from the firm yet re my application (have from the website). Is anyone else in a similar position? Or has anyone else heard back?

 

[gw9]

I applied to Freshfields on Nov 17th for the 2025 TC, but haven't even got confirmation from the firm yet re my application (have from the website). Is anyone else in a similar position? Or has anyone else heard back?

Applications only closed on the 5th (I think) and they’re non-rolling, so I wouldn’t panic yet. I didn’t get email confirmation either so think that’s normal!

 

[laubedusixjuin]

Hi, I got an email on the 5th (applied on the 4th) thanking me for applying and saying they would be in touch after reviewing my application. This didn't come until i filled out the questionnaire they had after applying

Applications only closed on the 5th (I think) and they’re non-rolling, so I wouldn’t panic yet. I didn’t get email confirmation either so think that’s normal!

 

[gw9]

Hi, I got an email on the 5th (applied on the 4th) thanking me for applying and saying they would be in touch after reviewing my application. This didn't come until i filled out the questionnaire they had after applying

Oh, just checked and I had something like this too the day after applying - whoops!

 

[atelier]

anyone hear from Weil for 2023 TC after completing the VI?

 

[19vanessat]

Congratulations!!! If any of you would like any advice on the AC, I’m more than happy to help. I did the AC for the Spring VS in April

Hello, I would really appreciate any AC tips as I've just got the invite - I'm applying for the spring VS too thank you!

 

[hopefullawyer123]

Hi all,

I did a Capp test for fieldfisher Sunday at around 5pm. I was told the report would come in 24-48 hours. I know it’s not been 48 hours but usually these reports don’t take too long & I'm worried they didn’t receive my test answers? I did get a confirmation after my test on screen that my answers have been sent to the firm

 

[Sarah T]

Hi all,

I did a Capp test for fieldfisher Sunday at around 5pm. I was told the report would come in 24-48 hours. I know it’s not been 48 hours but usually these reports don’t take too long & I'm worried they didn’t receive my test answers? I did get a confirmation after my test on screen that my answers have been sent to the firm

Sometimes I find that the reports do get a bit delayed you did get the confirmation on the screen. Also wondering are you able to log into the application portal it might show the test is submitted dependant on the platform. Also, how did you find the test btw?