TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[InterestInPublicLaw]

It isn’t really about the method of notes, it’s more about making sure they are pointers rather than a heavily scripted set of notes that will come across more like a rehearsed speech rather than a natural conversation. If every have told you that you can have cue cards, you’ll be able to have paper of some format (or even notes on a device). It’s more about how heavily you have to rely on them.

Thanks Jessica!

 

[Eeeazyyy8]

Has anyone heard from Dentons/Stephenson Harwood/Morgan Lewis for direct TC?

I emailed Dentons and they said they’re still going through the applications.

 

[Jmk]

If anyone has any insight into taking a Watson glaser that would be much appreciated! And any recommendations as to which practice test service is best

Practice tests! There’s no formula you just have to get familiar with them and see where you went wrong and do the tests again and again.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi Jessica @Jessica Booker , can I ask a question regarding academic referee?
I am not sure whether it's okay to select 'no' for the firm to contact the academic referee without further consultation. Because I am an international student, and I am afraid that my university might not be responsive. I have completed a degree in the UK which verified my academics; I can also offer transcripts certified with the university's official stamp - would these be enough for the firm to verify my grades if the university is not responsive? Thank you!

I don’t think that is a basis to say no. If a university is not responsive, the firm will contact you and ask for alternative contact details or for you to provide alternative proof of your academics (eg a formal transcript).

The firm will want to go to your university first because academic fraud is a very prevalent thing and they will want someone else to provide the details rather than you in the first instance.

 

[Cherikon]

I don’t think that is a basis to say no. If a university is not responsive, the firm will contact you and ask for alternative contact details or for you to provide alternative proof of your academics (eg a formal transcript).

The firm will want to go to your university first because academic fraud is a very prevalent thing and they will want someone else to provide the details rather than you in the first instance.

Thank you!

 

[OHo]

Has anyone here had their Ashurst partner interview (this year of previous years)? If so, could you please message me? Thank you in advance!

 

[legallybrunette8]

idk if i was imagining things, but i genuinely thought the freshfields TC deadline was the 1st of august so i completely missed it

in other news, i got invited for a VI at eversheds sutherland a few hours ago for their TC - you win some you lose some!

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

idk if i was imagining things, but i genuinely thought the freshfields TC deadline was the 1st of august so i completely missed it

in other news, i got invited for a VI at eversheds sutherland a few hours ago for their TC - you win some you lose some!

I also remember it being August 1st...I think they may have brought it forward.

 

[saturnlawyer]

Slaughter PFO. I knew I shouldn’t have bothered applying.

So sorry to hear that. If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?

 

[Marissa]

So sorry to hear that. If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?

June 26.

 

[norothrow324]

I emailed Dentons and they said they’re still going through the applications.

They gave no timeline i presume?

 

[LRR23]

I received invite to interview last friday

Oh amazing! Lmk how the interview goes/went

 

[saturnlawyer]

@Jessica Booker or anyone else who knows, how come some firms have law-only intakes and (most) others don't?

 

[SemperParatus]

Anxiously waiting for Freshfields

 

[johnnn821]

Has anyone heard from S&C (pfo or put on hold)?

 

[Lawlawlaw2]

WFW anyone?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Has anyone heard from S&C (pfo or put on hold)?

i got rejected yesterday. submitted my app on 5th july

 

[Donuttime]

Anxiously waiting for Freshfields

when did you apply?

 

[Izzy1026]

Has anyone heard from S&C (pfo or put on hold)?

I received an on hold email in mid-June. Wrote to grad recruitment last week to update them on my latest grades and then told that they will get in touch after the deadline

 

[SemperParatus]

when did you apply?

On the deadline, but that’s not a bad thing right as they’re not reviewed on rolling basis