TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[BM99]

Does Freshfields follow a cut-off percentage for the WG? Or is it a percentile-based shortlist? And how many people usually get through the WG stage? Sorry, my first time in this whole TC business!

No
Yes
They compare you with other people and view applications holistically so there is no definite number

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi! Does anyone know how Freshfields' application process works? As they consider the Watson Glaser and application score together, and send multiple batches of WG - does receiving a WG invite in an earlier batch mean a higher application score, and possibly a lower WG threshold? #overthinkingmax 🙃

I don’t think you could draw that conclusion.

 

[keepmewherethelightis]

Oh wow second batch on a sat haha! Congrats!

Haha thanks! I received the invite on 15th - so the first batch only, I guess

 

[BM99]

Yes, gave the test today! Was just confused as I genuinely don't think my application was exceptional, in comparison to some of the other much better ones I've submitted (and gotten rejections for lol)

Haha thanks! I received the invite on 15th - so the first batch only, I guess

Ohhh so you meant you did the test today? And received the invite on Wed haha?

 

[keepmewherethelightis]

Ohhh so you meant you did the test today? And received the invite on Wed haha?

Yaaa, submitted it an hour before the deadline lol

 

[Cambam15]

Does anybody know what the chances are of converting a Clyde & Co vac scheme to a TC offer? Or how many they have on vac scheme compared to how many training contracts they offer? Thanks!

I think the chances are really high - got to know from a past trainee. The firm doesn’t foster the spirit of competition amongst the vac schemers and future trainees so there isn’t much competition.

 

[Lord Sumption]

Anyone heard back from Vinson & Elkins post-Partner interview?

 

[prospectivetrainee2025]

Anyone still waiting to hear from Freshfields? ://

 

[BM99]

Anyone still waiting to hear from Freshfields? ://

Post app or post WG?

 

[prospectivetrainee2025]

Post app or post WG?

Post app

 

[Logan1101]

Is it worth doing TC applications in the penultimate year of a Law degree? Would app be much different from vac schemes?

I am undecided about whether to apply for direct TCs yet

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it worth doing TC applications in the penultimate year of a Law degree? Would app be much different from vac schemes?

I am undecided about whether to apply for direct TCs yet

Plenty of people do apply as penultimate year undergrads, however, at the same time plenty of people wait too. Don’t feel you have to apply this summer, but at the same time if you feel you can put in a strong application, there is no reason why you shouldn’t.

 

[Valenok]

Has anyone heard from Slater and Gordon? AC is due to take place in March and it’s almost the end of Feb. Thanks

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

Anyone heard back from HL post WG?

 

[elliehuck]

Being in my third year of my law degree, I have applied for vac schemes, and have one whilst being in the process for another. Is it okay to also apply to direct TC’s? Will they look at me negatively if I did not apply for their vac scheme? Especially Shoosmiths and Addelshaw Goddard. Thanks

 

[BM99]

Any news from FF post WG?

 

[Momo]

Anyone submitted the Baker Direct TC and received a WG invite ?

 

[E_3919]

Any news from FF post WG?

I spoke to GR today and they said we'd hear within a week to a week and a half from today

 

[HLL]

Still haven't heard from FF. A mate said he received an email saying they would get back to us by end of Feb, I didn't receive that email now I'm paranoid as to whether my app went through at all...

 

[BM99]

Still haven't heard from FF. A mate said he received an email saying they would get back to us by end of Feb, I didn't receive that email now I'm paranoid as to whether my app went through at all...

Someone in the thread said they checked their portal and see their application's status as 'completed' and inactive. Maybe you can take a look at your portal as well?