TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[BM99]

You can't make two applications in the same cycle.

The portal only said that the firm 'strongly recommend' candidates not to reapply tho

 

[hannah04]

The portal only said that the firm 'strongly recommend' candidates not to reapply tho

Based on advice I've seen from other firms on reapplications, this probably means they strongly advise against reapplying unless you have considerable experience to add to your application

 

[Fuelled By Caffeine]

Nothing from Withers (post online test) and RPC? Also hearing White & Case have filled a lot of their TC's with successful Vac scheme students

I've also heard nothing from RPC.

The application confirmation email said they would get back to candidates 'shortly after' the 25th June deadline. So I imagine that we should be hearing relatively soon.

 

[RANDOTRON]

The portal only said that the firm 'strongly recommend' candidates not to reapply tho

Does anyone know if Latham & Watkins allows you to apply to their TC if you were unsuccessful with their VS app

Hi there! Based on those very specific wordings, I wouldn't reapply for the TC in the same year. If they wanted you to, they would not have used those words. In my view, this is one of those "just because you can doesn't mean you should" situations. It is quite challenging in my opinion to show that you have made considerable experience/development within just a few months. I think you would be better off applying direct TCs for firms you haven't yet applied to this cycle.

Food for thought: say you decided to reapply to L&W, how different would your application for the TC be to the one you submitted for the VS?

 

[Deleted member 28894]

Does anyone have experience with BCLP's Real Estate focused TC VI?

 

[M0M007]

Hi there! Based on those very specific wordings, I wouldn't reapply for the TC in the same year. If they wanted you to, they would not have used those words. In my view, this is one of those "just because you can doesn't mean you should" situations. It is quite challenging in my opinion to show that you have made considerable experience/development within just a few months. I think you would be better off applying direct TCs for firms you haven't yet applied to this cycle.

Food for thought: say you decided to reapply to L&W, how different would your application for the TC be to the one you submitted for the VS?

Hey, would this apply to White & Case as well esp when ure unsuccessful post-app for the VS?

 

[WAL007]

PFO from Dentons after VI but invited to assessment day for Cripps. Does anyone have experience or tips to prepare for the day?

 

[Civ457]

Anyone heard from collyer bristow, boodle Hatfield or harbottle and Lewis since submitting their application? Thanks!

 

[lw2000]

Anyone heard from collyer bristow, boodle Hatfield or harbottle and Lewis since submitting their application? Thanks!

Nothing from any 🥲

 

[F12M34L]

question about Freshfields app: if we are mentioning our work exp/ activities in the work section - should we attach our CV too? I feel like its too repetitive.

 

[lawyering]

question about Freshfields app: if we are mentioning our work exp/ activities in the work section - should we attach our CV too? I feel like its too repetitive.

unless something has changed this year, you don't have to send a CV. only personal statement + the rest of the form (incl. work experience). the only reason there is an option to submit a CV is because they use the same portal for lateral hiring.

 

[DisciplineTC2526]

Anyone heard back anything from Goodwin following direct TC application?

 

[ayoussef]

Has anyone heard back from the Womble Bond Dickinson vac scheme/ final interview yet?

Any news since?

 

[ayoussef]

Has anyone heard back from the Womble Bond Dickinson vac scheme/ final interview yet?

Any news since?

 

[hannah04]

Hey, would this apply to White & Case as well esp when ure unsuccessful post-app for the VS?

In my opinion, I'd say yes. Personally, for the firms I am unsuccessful for post-app, I will probably wait until at least the next cycle to reapply, or until I have substantial things to add to it such that it looks very different from the unsuccessful application.

 

[hannah04]

unless something has changed this year, you don't have to send a CV. only personal statement + the rest of the form (incl. work experience). the only reason there is an option to submit a CV is because they use the same portal for lateral hiring.

Yes, there is an optional place to add a CV - would it be a bad idea just to include it though if we have an updated one, even if it is repetitive?

 

[lawyering]

Yes, there is an optional place to add a CV - would it be a bad idea just to include it though if we have an updated one, even if it is repetitive?

I get the sense that if it’s not required, grad rec probably won’t spend time reviewing it.

 

[RANDOTRON]

Hey, would this apply to White & Case as well esp when ure unsuccessful post-app for the VS?

Hi there! I generally caution against reapplying the same cycle just because it is hard to demonstrate substantial improvement within just a few months or unless you rewrite your entire application in a totally different way that makes your answers better – this is quite hard to do without feedback. You can see this reflected in the NB section of this list. That said, you can still go for it if you wish – I'm sure there are some people who reapplied and got a TC offer from a firm after being rejected for a VS in the same cycle. Check with GR to see specifically how they treat reapplying in the same cycle.

Hope this helps!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Yes, there is an optional place to add a CV - would it be a bad idea just to include it though if we have an updated one, even if it is repetitive?

They have had this for a long time - it’s where their application system is used for other vacancies. You don’t need to add a CV, it will never be reviewed even if you do.

 

[S87]

Hello, does anyone know if Cleary hires predominantly from its vs intakes? Thank you in advance!