TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[random6035]

did anyone else just apply for nrf and not get an application confirmation lol do law firms just hate sending me confirmations <3

 

[ADKM]

did anyone else just apply for nrf and not get an application confirmation lol do law firms just hate sending me confirmations <3

Yeah, it’s the same situation for me. Sent in the application but didn’t get any confirmation that NRF received my application. Best to wait till today evening, hopefully they send the confirmation email as it could be that their systems don’t work/respond on Sunday, just my assumption

 

[SR99]

Yeah, it’s the same situation for me. Sent in the application but didn’t get any confirmation that NRF received my application. Best to wait till today evening, hopefully they send the confirmation email as it could be that their systems don’t work/respond on Sunday, just my assumption

did anyone else just apply for nrf and not get an application confirmation lol do law firms just hate sending me confirmations <3

I submitted my app at at 11ish and got a confirmation at 12! It was from [email protected]

 

[nonlaw2025graduate]

Hi! Has anyone done the pinsent masons AC? If so I would love to speak with you to gain any insights as I have my first AC ever coming up with them. Thank you!

 

[spamelinazoid]

At what point do we start chasing HogLov? I applied in mid-January…

 

[law2022x]

At what point do we start chasing HogLov? I applied in mid-January…

i feel like as long as others have also not heard back, which we haven’t, it’s best to just wait… there must be something going on internally and im always bit cautious about inadvertently causing a firm to reject me which is just about my own anxieties but i’d just wait and only contact them once others start hearing back

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

i feel like as long as others have also not heard back, which we haven’t, it’s best to just wait… there must be something going on internally and im always bit cautious about inadvertently causing a firm to reject me which is just about my own anxieties but i’d just wait and only contact them once others start hearing back

i got rejected a couple of weeks back so that definitely means they're screening apps. good luck to you as i feel no news is good news

 

[DivyaBasan]

Does anyone know if Kingsley Napley sponsor international students? can't find anything about it.

They do sponsor international students. https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/careers/why-train-at-kingsley-napley/trainee-recruitment-faqs.
Point no 4- FAQs

 

[DivyaBasan]

Has anybody applied to Kingsley Napley? If yes, please dm. Thank you!

 

[Chiddi]

How does one go about successfully securing their first paralegal position? I am really struggling to find openings for those with no prior experience as a paralegal. I have two degrees and a considerable amount of other work experience that I think will help my application (if I can actually find one I am eligible for!)...

Try the civil service website for paralegal positions, they tend to hire without experience in the legal industry. From there you can build legal skills and work experience.

 

[lolololol]

does the Mayer brown situational strengths test have a VI aspect?

 

[Solking456]

does the Mayer brown situational strengths test have a VI aspect?

No it does not

 

[Solking456]

Has anyone done the Fragomen’s Vi? Would appreciate any insights !!

 

[Maddy]

Has anyone received a test invitation for Baker McKenzie's direct Training Contract?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Has anyone received a test invitation for Baker McKenzie's direct Training Contract?

last year they took their sweet time with rolling out test invites. I think I received mine at the end of April...

 

[A worried final year]

last year they took their sweet time with rolling out test invites. I think I received mine at the end of April...

They rejected me after 6 days

 

[law2022x]

i got rejected a couple of weeks back so that definitely means they're screening apps. good luck to you as i feel no news is good news

ohhh ok my bad, was this post WG?

 

[mckelly]

i got rejected a couple of weeks back so that definitely means they're screening apps. good luck to you as i feel no news is good news

You say that but I applied for their direct TC position which opened during summer 2023 and never received an application outcome

 

[spamelinazoid]

You say that but I applied for their direct TC position which opened during summer 2023 and never received an application outcome

I would chase that tbh. That's just lazy on their part.

 

[Shi]

Is NRF test for TC automatic

Probably based on the quick turnaround. I submitted mine on Friday