TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Madeline186]

People have had both, however I also know someone who scored very well and still hasn’t heard back. Check the portal if you haven’t already?

Ah strange, I've checked the portal and nothing on there either. Do you know what this might mean if I haven't had either? Do firms send out responses in batches or maybe at different times depending on the office? This is my first application cycle so I'm not sure!

 

[EzeLaylor]

Me rushing to complete TC apps that close today because I suddenly got a random surge of energy to apply:

✨ Sending good vibes to everyone applying last minute ✨

 

[LegalLordLox]

Ah strange, I've checked the portal and nothing on there either. Do you know what this might mean if I haven't had either? Do firms send out responses in batches or maybe at different times depending on the office? This is my first application cycle so I'm not sure!

Which office did you apply to? I applied to the London office. I completed the tests on the 11th of April and heard back on Tuesday just gone! Just over 6 weeks for a response. Hopefully it’s reassuring to hear that other haven’t heard back yet!

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

I don’t remember there being a numerical aspect. There was a normal WG portion, and then the rest was just situational cases. Some including practical tasks like contract review (this only extended to language and no content analysis of course)

Thank you!

 

[AS24]

No

Thank you for your response.

 

[livvymurphy]

Training Contract application cycle 2024 roundup!
15 applications
10 2nd stage+
7 interview stage
4 final stage
1 TC offer!!!!

I am so happy after 3 years of applying I have finally received a TC offer!!!!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Training Contract application cycle 2024 roundup!
15 applications
10 2nd stage+
7 interview stage
4 final stage
1 TC offer!!!!

I am so happy after 3 years of applying I have finally received a TC offer!!!!

Congratulations and well done!

 

[Samridhi Jain]

Is there anyone who hasn't heard from Goodwin yet? App deadline was 15th Dec, 2023.

 

[lawyerletsgo]

has anyone heard back from Orrick?

also how long does BCLP take to get back after the online test? Thanks!

 

[Samridhi Jain]

Anyone yet to hear from Ashurst?

 

[Law_Between_Life]

I have done a tremendous amount of aptitude tests at this stage, being successful more often than not; however, that GLD verbal reasoning test was brutal. The time limits felt vicious.

 

[adrk1234]

Anyone heard from Simkins, shoosmith or PMC?

 

[aemond54]

Hey guys just looking for some advice, so I recently accepted a paralegal position at (Law Firm A) and am currently in the process of being onboarded after signing the contract and producing all the necessary documents. However, I just received news that I have been offered a training contract with (Law Firm B). I was wondering if it was possible to reject the paralegal position even after signing the contract of employment and currently being onboarded and if so, how do go about this? @Jessica Booker

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey guys just looking for some advice, so I recently accepted a paralegal position at (Law Firm A) and am currently in the process of being onboarded after signing the contract and producing all the necessary documents. However, I just received news that I have been offered a training contract with (Law Firm B). I was wondering if it was possible to reject the paralegal position even after signing the contract of employment and currently being onboarded and if so, how do go about this? @Jessica Booker

Yes, you can withdraw your acceptance. You should call your point of contact and explain why you are no longer continuing with the offer, and then follow up in writing to confirm that is the case.

 

[Madeline186]

Which office did you apply to? I applied to the London office. I completed the tests on the 11th of April and heard back on Tuesday just gone! Just over 6 weeks for a response. Hopefully it’s reassuring to hear that other haven’t heard back yet!

I also applied to the London office. Maybe I'll hear something after the interviews have been held then. Hopefully anyway!

 

[hannah04]

has anyone heard back from Orrick?

also how long does BCLP take to get back after the online test? Thanks!

I applied to the spring VS at BCLP this cycle, heard back with my PFO 4 months after doing the tests

 

[RiverJules]

Anything from Farrer?

 

[LillyandSilver]

Wedlake anyone?

 

[Deleted member 31571]

Has anyone heard already from Ashurst post HR interview? (besides the holding email)

 

[Cglb]

Did you also get the email saying the latest would be the 31st

31st May? Or June? I only got 1 email after HR and fee earner interview stating latest would be 7 June COB. Have still not hear back so far.