TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi Jessica, this might be a silly question. I work with Baker Mckenzie closely ,in particular their teams in EU, in my current paralegal role (in house). I am applying for a direct training contract with them. Should I mention anything about working with them on my application?

@Jessica Booker

If it is relevant to your motivations for the firm, then yes you can mention this.

 

[Zaraa.x]

Has anyone heard from Slaughter and May since the beginning of the month - whether PFO or Interview invite?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Did any1 who applied to WBD get invited to webinar and networking event- is this compjsory

 

[bjelostan]

if anyone has done the CMS AC in this cycle or previous cycles please dm me

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Linklaters should put me out my misery

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

Linklaters should put me out my misery

have they said anything?

 

[sameers1603]

Anyone who applied for Direct TC for Kirkland heard anything post VI? getting worried now as they've given AC invites for vac schemes

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

have they said anything?

Heard nothing, don’t think anyone has - it seems odd to me considering there’s pretty much nothing on the applications to review

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Anyone who applied for Direct TC for Kirkland heard anything post VI? getting worried now as they've given AC invites for vac schemes

When did u get your vi if u dont mind me asking?

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

Anyone who applied for Direct TC for Kirkland heard anything post VI? getting worried now as they've given AC invites for vac schemes

when did you get the VI invite?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Did any1 who applied to WBD get invited to webinar and networking event- is this compjsory

Sorry just going back to this- is the event compulsory/ the next stage? Idk whether to attend as I have a uni class at the same time and have already applied for a direct TC

 

[mulan0]

Sorry just going back to this- is the event compulsory/ the next stage? Idk whether to attend as I have a uni class at the same time and have already applied for a direct TC

I don’t think it’s compulsory

 

[Zaraa.x]

Do slaughters send out PFOs on rolling basis? As in have ppl received PFOs?

Yeahh people have received PFOs even before the deadline.

 

[SamiyaJ]

Hi all,

I hope you’re all doing well!

Just wanted to give a random update on this cycle so far. Need to get back into it after I wrap up some exams in a couple of weeks:

VS

-NRF ❌
-W&C ❌
-Bird & Bird ❌ (post WG)
-HSF ❌
-Cleary ❌
-Covington ❌
-Linklaters ❌
- Sidley Austin ❌
- Jones Day ❌
-Reed Smith- SJT/VI completed
-Baker McKenzie Summer VS- -app submitted
-Gibson Dunn- app submitted
-Cooley- app submitted
-Womble Bond Dickinson- app submitted

TC

- Sullivan & Cromwell ❌
- Clifford Chance ❌
- CMS ❌ (post WG)
- AO Shearman ❌
- Freshfields- app submitted
- HFW- app submitted
- Goodwin- app submitted
- Mayer Brown- app submitted
- Greenberg Taurig- app submitted
- Trowers & Hamlins- SJT done

Thoughts: I am very happy to know that I am starting to move past the application stage for some firms! Also been working hard to understand the logic behind SJT/WG tests, just hope it fully clicks sooner rather than later.

Back with another update!

I received the Goodwin VI- was super shocked but happy of course. I think the VI went well but we shall see.

Got rejected by Bakers post app and annoyed about Freshfields introducing the online tests!! 😭

 

[Zaidoz10]

Sooo should I just assume Goodwin tc rejection? Still haven’t heard post app.

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

Got an email update from Kirkland saying that they are still reviewing applications for the direct TC program and will be in touch in the next few weeks

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Got an email update from Kirkland saying that they are still reviewing applications for the direct TC program and will be in touch in the next few weeks

did you email them first? asking cos if it was an email sent out to every direct tc applicant then i didnt get something like that haha

 

[yeezyee]

did you email them first? asking cos if it was an email sent out to every direct tc applicant then i didnt get something like that haha

yeah i didn’t either…

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

did you email them first? asking cos if it was an email sent out to every direct tc applicant then i didnt get something like that haha

yes yes, I mailed them

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

yes yes, I mailed them

Ah fine. Any info on whether they are gonna predominantly hire from the vac scheme route? Asking since we’ve seen the most ACs for the vac scheme route and just one for the direct TC route. Are they really holding a scheme this time? Thanks.