TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Louise59]

Should I just assume a pfo from AG since haven't heard back after submitting app

I am waiting too! Apparently they send invites in batches ?

 

[lolamcd1]

At what point do references get contacted? is it before or after you accept an offer? Thank you!

 

[kazza123]

Addleshaw AC invite! If anyone has any experience with their briefing exercise please PM me 🥹

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

hi, i did a vac scheme at slaughters last year. like what Jessica said, all you have to do is tell them why you think the multi-specialist approach and that kind of training would be beneficial for your development, and draw comparisons with a different style of training at other firms. my supervisor was in 'finance' i.e. did everything from debt finance to capital markets to PE = being able to do a range of different areas keeps his career interesting. but there are drawbacks ofc

Thanks for your response.

 

[LlamaLaw]

At what point do references get contacted? is it before or after you accept an offer? Thank you!

Should be after you accept an offer - it may well be only shortly before you start

 

[Geezone]

Anyone else waiting to hear back from BCLP TC 2024/2025 following the AC?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker, can I just ask why you think it's best for us to complete the test within working hours?

Because if you have any issues at least you can speak to someone who is working about the issue.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

hello helllo, jw what does clifford chance's TC app look like? what qs do they ask typically? thank you in advance )

 

[Marissa]

hello helllo, jw what does clifford chance's TC app look like? what qs do they ask typically? thank you in advance )

These were the questions last year:

• In no more than 250 words, what are your motivations for applying to Clifford Chance?
• In no more than 250 words, tell us how the skills and attributes you have developed to date will help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer.
• In no more than 400 words tell us about your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of.

 

[milliejeyes]

Has anyone else not heard back from BCLP after the online test? Should I assume PFO :/

 

[mfuturetrainee]

These were the questions last year:

• In no more than 250 words, what are your motivations for applying to Clifford Chance?
• In no more than 250 words, tell us how the skills and attributes you have developed to date will help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer.
• In no more than 400 words tell us about your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of.

thank you :')

 

[Rollon23]

Addleshaw AC invite! If anyone has any experience with their briefing exercise please PM me 🥹

Congratulations !!! Can I ask when did you do your VI?

 

[kk17990]

Hi everyone! I am not familiar with the Forum's rules so I will try to be as vague as possible when it comes to the following statement - To today's attendees of FF's AC:

Did any of you have the interviewers at the technical interview ask you to talk about an online retailer? I think there might have been a mix-up with the article assignment. More generally how did you find the technical interview to be? I found it to be quite challenging.

 

[Adrian_S]

Hi everyone! I am not familiar with the Forum's rules so I will try to be as vague as possible when it comes to the following statement - To today's attendees of FF's AC:

Did any of you have the interviewers at the technical interview ask you to talk about an online retailer? I think there might have been a mix-up with the article assignment. More generally how did you find the technical interview to be? I found it to be quite challenging.

Yep, this happened to me this morning. I found it quite challenging as well, but don’t worry I’m sure you tried your best given the circumstances. I hope you hear good news soon!

 

[kk17990]

Yep, this happened to me this morning. I found it quite challenging as well, but don’t worry I’m sure you tried your best given the circumstances. I hope you hear good news soon!

Thanks for confirming with regards to the article! Good luck to us both

 

[hw12]

Because if you have any issues at least you can speak to someone who is working about the issue.

Ahh right! Thank you

 

[Aga123+]

Has anyone heard back from Cleary? (many thanks)

 

[F99]

Those with a Macfarlanes AC on 23rd, have you had any more details of the day or any correspondence since the original invite?

 

[naz02]

BCLP first-round interview invite! Applied in May, was expecting PFO 😅

 

[ztyh]

Hey! Recently got rejected from a city law firm’s Asian office post vac scheme. Myself and a couple of other vac schemers noticed that they are giving way less TCs than what we were initially told, to the point that they essentially abolished a whole intake. Does anyone know how common does this happen?