TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[TCCG2023]

Congrats! When did you get the email?

Thank you! It was 4:15 pm today

 

[Cryingtiger]

Does anyone know when we may hear about the BCLP TC interviews post-test?

Is it a WG?

 

[thoms]

Hi all,
It looks like Hogan Lovells are reopening TC applications from June - July this year. Does anyone know if this is for a different year? They were also open at the start of this year. Is it worth reapplying if rejected this cycle?

it is specifically for the 2025 intake. I believe in January it was 2024/2025 ( that's what the graduate recruitment team told me ). For instance, I would have to complete PGDL + SQE, therefore the sooner I can start my TC is in 2025 and not before.

 

[p272]

Congratulations! Is this for Withers direct TC application? Also when did you get through to the online tests and then hear back about the invitation to interview? Thanks in advance!

Hi.

Yes for the Direct TC application.

I believe I applied in Feb, did the online tests beginning of April and then invited to interview last week.

 

[selfcarequeenzzz1]

Hey! i got offered a tc two days ago - how long does it normally take offer letters to be sorted? thanks

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey! i got offered a tc two days ago - how long does it normally take offer letters to be sorted? thanks

Can easily be up to a couple of weeks.

 

[M0M007]

Anymore Ashurst invites today ?

 

[TCCG2023]

Hey congrats! when is the AC btw?

Thanks! It's 17 May.

 

[M0M007]

Thanks! It's 17 May.

I see Thanks! All the best. Is there only one date ?

 

[sxw517]

Hi Guys ! I am sharing my list of firms to apply for direct TC. Does anyone can give insight about which firms recruit a good portion from direct TC, and worth focusing on its application. This will be helpful
Ashurst (TC 31/03) (Done)
Goodwin (TC 31/05) (Done)
BCLP (TC 31/05)
Dentons (TC 15/06) Rolling
Eversheds Sutherland (TC 25/06) Non rolling
Fried Frank (TC 30/06) Rolling
Vinson & Elkins (TC 30/06) Non-rolling (No need to apply)
Withers (TC 30/06)
Kirkland & Ellis (TC 02/07)
Watson Farely & Williams (TC 03/07) (Rolling)
Freshfields (TC 07/07) (Non-rolling)
Norton Rose Fulbright (TC 09/07) (Non-rolling)
Sullivan & Cromwell (TC 14/07)
White & Case (TC 16/07)
Weil Gotshal & Manges (TC 31/07)
Cleary Gottlieb (TC 31/07)
Travers Smith (TC 31/08)

I'm curious as to why you've marked 'no need to apply' for V&E; I'm in the midst of preparing my cover letter and was wondering if there's something you're aware of that I'm not!

 

[19vanessat]

Is it worth applying to a firm (in this case Dentons) about a month before their rolling TC application closes? It's fairly large and takes quite a good % of trainees from direct TC route... Or would I be better off focusing on other applications? Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[Noodles]

Has anyone heard from Ashurst today?

 

[Phoebe123451]

does anyone know if Ashurst sends out AC invites in batches?

 

[HopefulLawyer99]

does anyone know if Ashurst sends out AC invites in batches?

Does batches mean those who scored highest hear first?

 

[Phoebe123451]

Does batches mean those who scored highest hear first?

Could be - or could be that in combination with when you applied (e.g. who applied first, like Latham seems to do)

 

[HopefulLawyer99]

if Ashurst said everyone would hear by the 19th but there is an AC on the 17th?

 

[Z48]

I see Thanks! All the best. Is there only one date ?

I got an invite yesterday too at the same time, but I was only given the option for the 23rd, so I think there’s a few dates

 

[Jedward87]

Anyone heard anything from Bakers?

 

[Aliceczernia]

I got an invite yesterday too at the same time, but I was only given the option for the 23rd, so I think there’s a few dates

Mine is for the 23rd too - not sure if there’s an earlier one, but seems counterintuitive! Unless they’ve looked through all the applications by now

 

[Abgaal]

guys I know for sure, Ashurst send AC invites in batches, so don't worry. I remember last year for the TC, I had an ac invite in the second batch. So we should hear back next week