TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[axelbeugre]

Does anyone know when Clifford Chance get back to you with a report after completing the WG?

I think some days later to a week but it might have changed from last year so don't quote me on that! Good luck with the application though!

 

[kmo20]

I think some days later to a week but it might have changed from last year so don't quote me on that! Good luck with the application though!

Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 24543]

I have also emailed them this morning for an update

any luck?

 

[Deleted member 22634]

any luck?

Honestly, this is toooo much. they should get back to us now even if it is a PFO.

 

[Deleted member 24543]

Honestly, this is toooo much. they should get back to us now even if it is a PFO.

it really is i get the chances of a tc are slim but it’s holding us back from applying to their other opportunities, they told me they’d get back end of september too

 

[M0M007]

any luck?

Nope nothing sadly funny how they are really really active on their social media though haha. Hope we hear back soon

 

[Deleted member 22634]

it really is i get the chances of a tc are slim but it’s holding us back from applying to their other opportunities, they told me they’d get back end of september too

Nope nothing sadly funny how they are really really active on their social media though haha. Hope we hear back soon

I guess, i'll just apply for WVS anyway....

 

[Deleted member 22634]

At this stage if they don't forward people to the vac scheme stream, it will look absolutely terrible especially for their cuddly inclusive PR image.

I noticed a comment on their Instagram where someone asked them to review applications, but they quickly removed it, haha!

 

[wz_13]

if anyones gone through the flex legal online assessment and wouldnt mind giving me some insight i would greatly appreciate it!

 

[Noodles]

if anyones gone through the flex legal online assessment and wouldnt mind giving me some insight i would greatly appreciate it!

Hey, I've done it! It really wasn't too bad, just some multiple choice questions, but unlike TC/Vac scheme applications it does require some legal knowledge so I'd brush up on some basic contract law!

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

anyone heard back from HL Direct Tc after having applied in the window that opened on sept 1? Thanks

 

[YnoFeedback?]

Hi, I am applying to McDermott Will & Emery and they have a cover letter as well as several questions that already cover parts of the cover letter, such as why law and why us?

Therefore, what is expected of the cover letter? Should I draft it as usual? It reads: Please provide your covering letter to highlight any additional information you wish to provide in support of your application. (no word count)

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi, I am applying to McDermott Will & Emery and they have a cover letter as well as several questions that already cover parts of the cover letter, such as why law and why us?

Therefore, what is expected of the cover letter? Should I draft it as usual? It reads: Please provide your covering letter to highlight any additional information you wish to provide in support of your application. (no word count)

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

I would make sure the cover letter is only covering things not covered elsewhere.

Consider it more like an opportunity to highlight certain things you haven’t had the opportunity to with other sections of the application, or look at the wording of the other questions carefully and think about what is missing.

For instance, the “why us” question is sometime phrased as “why do you want to train with us”. In this instance, you could focus the answer to this question on the training contract opportunity, but your cover letter could cover more about the firm generally (eg culture/values - the things that would still apply whether you were applying to a paralegal or accounting role within the firm).

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Hi @Jessica Booker, hope you are doing well. I just submitted an incomplete and a blank app to Hogan Lovells by mistake. Although I have written to GR and have asked them for any remedy that they can pursue at their end, I just wanted to know if I could apply via another email? I have heard that the system flags duplicate apps so I am just worried.

 

[YnoFeedback?]

I would make sure the cover letter is only covering things not covered elsewhere.

Consider it more like an opportunity to highlight certain things you haven’t had the opportunity to with other sections of the application, or look at the wording of the other questions carefully and think about what is missing.

For instance, the “why us” question is sometime phrased as “why do you want to train with us”. In this instance, you could focus the answer to this question on the training contract opportunity, but your cover letter could cover more about the firm generally (eg culture/values - the things that would still apply whether you were applying to a paralegal or accounting role within the firm).

Thank you for your response. I will take this into consideration.

 

[axelbeugre]

Hi, I am applying to McDermott Will & Emery and they have a cover letter as well as several questions that already cover parts of the cover letter, such as why law and why us?

Therefore, what is expected of the cover letter? Should I draft it as usual? It reads: Please provide your covering letter to highlight any additional information you wish to provide in support of your application. (no word count)

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

I totally agree with Jessica on what she said, I think you should try and focus on different aspects of the firm in the questions and the cover letter. It might be good to mention opportunities/experiences/volunteering experiences you have not mentioned in the application questions in the cover letter. I would also make sure to highlight some practice areas that the firm excels at, clients they work for, interesting cases that caught your attention and why in the application questions about WHY THE FIRM. I would then stick to the training contract structure, values and any interaction you had with the firm or someone at the firm in the cover letter in order to differentiate your answers! Good luck with it! @YnoFeedback?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker, hope you are doing well. I just submitted an incomplete and a blank app to Hogan Lovells by mistake. Although I have written to GR and have asked them for any remedy that they can pursue at their end, I just wanted to know if I could apply via another email? I have heard that the system flags duplicate apps so I am just worried.

You could - but i would just wait for them to come back to you/rectify the situation as the other application will just be flagged as a duplicate based on your personal data.

 

[norothrow324]

S&M rejection this morning (applied 9th Sept)

Sorry to hear that! Has anyone else received anything today or in the last days?

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Sorry to hear that! Has anyone else received anything today or in the last days?

Sorry to hear that! Has anyone else received anything today or in the last days?

not sure if this is helpful, but when I booked my slot, there were only 8 available between the 16-25th october. they may be finalising dates?

 

[Deleted member 24543]

Just wondering, if I applied to A&O last year for the SVS can I apply again for the direct TC this year? I submitted my app in November 2022 but it says to wait a year before applying again?

Also, they've got multiple options for start dates on the form. Will the start date I pick impede on my chances for a successful app? Say if I pick September 2025 but it's all filled up will they throw out my app, or would they simply offer me the next available start date?