TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[TheTCcommune]

Has anyone heard back from Curtis yet?

still waiting....

 

[lolamcd1]

Does collyer Bristow review applications on a rolling basis?

 

[Valenok]

Did you ever hear back? I'm still waiting

Nope, still waiting as well. I hope they can come back to us after Easter at least 😩

 

[Fd321]

Does anyone know how long Penningtons Manches Cooper take to reply to TC applications?

 

[E.A]

Is Baker McKenzie strictly rolling? I applied for the TC at 8pm deadline day and worried it was all for nothing...

I've applied to Bakers in the past 2/3 hrs before the deadline and got through to their AC, so I assume not.

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

I've applied to Bakers in the past 2/3 hrs before the deadline and got through to their AC, so I assume not.

Was this for the Direct TC or the VS?

 

[E.A]

Was this for the Direct TC or the VS?

direct TC

 

[Irosski]

Does anyone have experience with the Lewis Silkin pre-selection exercises? I would really appreciate any help you can give on structure, etc!

Same here! Haven't done written case study or VI yet but bought some practice tests for McQuaig which really helped - took it this morning and it wasn't so bad! Good luck.

 

[Irosski]

Has anyone done Lewis Silkin's pre-selection exercises before and have advice on the video interview and written case study parts? I've not been given any info and can't find anything online. Thanks so much!

 

[Samir_O]

for virtual AC exercises, is it recommended to take notes on paper or can typing your notes be fine? (e.g. for group and individual exercises)

whats the typical etiquette ?

 

[lolamcd1]

Is it ok to contact a future trainee of a firm on linkedin for application advice?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Is it ok to contact a future trainee of a firm on linkedin for application advice?

Yes, there is no harm in doing this. Just be prepared to not get a response.

 

[sxw517]

Has anyone heard from King & Spalding for Direct TC?

 

[Valenok]

Does anyone know how long Penningtons Manches Cooper take to reply to TC applications?

I applied to PMC’s TC last year and they rejected me a month after I applied

 

[eleven14og]

Hi everyone, I wish to ask around what time does direct TC app assessments normally happen? I am an international student and I am thinking about going home for around a month. Do firms still hold virtual assessments?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi everyone, I wish to ask around what time does direct TC app assessments normally happen? I am an international student and I am thinking about going home for around a month. Do firms still hold virtual assessments?

Can be any time between mid June or late September depending on the firm in question (unfortunately).

 

[BM99]

Has anyone received anything for Bakers direct TC post app?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Has anyone received anything for Bakers direct TC post app?

I attended Bakers' booth on the Legal Cheek Fair a couple hours ago and the Grad rec said that they've just started going through the apps.

 

[Deleted member 21782]

Bakers PFO post app

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Bakers PFO post app

Was this for direct tc?