TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[S87]

Does anyone know how reasonable adjustments work for written assessments? I'm pretty sure I've got ADHD (lucky me) cause it's getting worse and I'm struggling really hard to focus on one thing at once, so I think it would be smart for me to ask for reasonable adjustments. My first issue is that I don't have a formal diagnosis, do firms require that? And, I'm scared that it will reduce my chances of success because I'm worried they may not want to be burdened, should I just power through? If anyone has any tips/ has used reasonable adjustments before I would really appreciate it the advice

Yes, I am dyslexic and I send my assessment report when requesting reasonable adjustments.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Does anyone know how reasonable adjustments work for written assessments? I'm pretty sure I've got ADHD (lucky me) cause it's getting worse and I'm struggling really hard to focus on one thing at once, so I think it would be smart for me to ask for reasonable adjustments. My first issue is that I don't have a formal diagnosis, do firms require that? And, I'm scared that it will reduce my chances of success because I'm worried they may not want to be burdened, should I just power through? If anyone has any tips/ has used reasonable adjustments before I would really appreciate it the advice

Unfortunately you will typically need a formal diagnosis, as this will help to identify what the reasonable adjustment needs to be for you, as this will always be bespoke to you and your requirements.

For instance, my ADHD requires no time adjustments but I do require clear instructions or the ability to ask questions to get that clarity.

 

[Deleted member 3712]

Hi does anyone know if ULAW provide textbooks for the PGDL? or do you have to order them?

Also, when do you choose the optional modules for the PGDL? I'm about to start in September online and I haven't been asked about any optional modules yet! I want to make sure I choose some that are more compatible with corporate law!

You order the textbooks online from their website, they emailed us a link

 

[VIVI]

Anyone heard back from Hogan lovells/ Paul Hastings/ Weil/ K and L gates/ Cleary/ Pennington Matches Cooper for their direct tc?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

any news on w&c?

 

[Pokeria]

Any news from Stephenson Harwood?

 

[Adrian_S]

Anyone heard back yet from Freshfields post-AC?

 

[johnnn821]

Latham PFO post-app

 

[S87]

Latham PFO post-app

Same

 

[kmo20]

Latham PFO

 

[M0M007]

Did anyone get a Latham VI? Also just got PFOed

 

[labrador]

Has anyone done an online PGDL at ULAW? I'd love to talk to you about it if so!

 

[labrador]

You order the textbooks online from their website, they emailed us a link

Thank you! Have they set pre course reading yet? I haven't seen any

 

[Nicole15]

Latham PFO

 

[Abgaal]

Latham PFO too, I think they rejected everyone

 

[taylorkelce]

Why do I get the feeling a lot of firms over reached on numbers this cycle, then realised downturn is actually coming hard and reduced by the direct TC percentage?

 

[bottles747]

Has anyone heard back from WFW post VI?

 

[Adrian_S]

Freshfields PFO post-AC. It was worth the shot and happy to help anyone else going through the AC.

 

[kk17990]

Freshfields PFO 🙃

 

[SemperParatus]

Just want the pfo from weil at this point.