TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[mandamasochist]

What office was this CRS reserve list for/ what did you initially apply for? I got put on the reserve list in March after applying for London VS so just wondering if this is a new development or the same thing as I haven't heard anything from them since.

Apologies for the delayed response - I applied to the London office for a direct TC. Hope that helps.

 

[gazdgazd11]

CRS London TC reserve list - is there hope?

 

[Jessica Booker]

CRS London TC reserve list - is there hope?

Yes - CRS is going to be a firm where people decline or renege on offers (although to be fair this happens for pretty much every firm) and so there is a chance. What that chance is though is difficult to determine because there are so many variables that not even the recruitment team will have all figured out yet, which is why they run this hold list.

 

[chlawstudent]

Hello,

I am a little confused about how the CRS reserve lists works. I was reserved following my VS application and told that I would I could be offered a last minute Summer VS place and that I will also be considered for the TC route. For reference, I have not heard anything from them since.

How do you think the VS reserve list is operating in relation to the TC reserve list if VS reserves are an option for both?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hello,

I am a little confused about how the CRS reserve lists works. I was reserved following my VS application and told that I would I could be offered a last minute Summer VS place and that I will also be considered for the TC route. For reference, I have not heard anything from them since.

How do you think the VS reserve list is operating in relation to the TC reserve list if VS reserves are an option for both?

I don't think you will be on the direct TC reserve list.

It is likely you are only on the reserve list for the vacation scheme and if a place becomes available on that, then you would secure that first and then potentially convert to a direct TC through the vacation scheme.

 

[chlawstudent]

I don't think you will be on the direct TC reserve list.

It is likely you are only on the reserve list for the vacation scheme and if a place becomes available on that, then you would secure that first and then potentially convert to a direct TC through the vacation scheme.

Thank you for your answer!

This is what they said, however, as AC invites have gone out I appreciate that option has probably passed now:

"We are also reviewing Direct Training Contract applications with a view to inviting candidates to standalone assessment days. We will keep you in consideration for this option too and get in touch if we are able to offer you a place to a Direct Training Contract assessment day. Assessment Days are taking place in the last couple of weeks of May."

 

[fitzer401]

Update: HL PFO.

 

[farrow]

Update: HL PFO.

nothing has come through yet for me.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you for your answer!

This is what they said, however, as AC invites have gone out I appreciate that option has probably passed now:

"We are also reviewing Direct Training Contract applications with a view to inviting candidates to standalone assessment days. We will keep you in consideration for this option too and get in touch if we are able to offer you a place to a Direct Training Contract assessment day. Assessment Days are taking place in the last couple of weeks of May."

It sounds like they have had two separate processes - one hold process for VS candidates and another for direct TC candidates. I suspect they had enough strong direct TC applicants, that they didn't feel the need to go to their VS on hold pool.

 

[farrow]

Bevan Brittan - email stating outcome due 30 May.

 

[saj2002]

Farrer & Co shortlist/proofreading exercise! Has anyone got insight or experience with this task? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! This is pretty much my last shot at a TC at this point

 

[V2002]

Michelmores post-VI invite to online interview with HR team!

Hi, have you heard post the interview?

 

[V2002]

Hello everyone has anyone applied to Michelmores Vac Scheme or TC? and heard back ?

 

[Babablacksheep]

Anyone else who’s heard back from Farrer?

 

[emay7]

Congrats! May I ask when you submitted your TC application?

I believe it was the 27th March

 

[adrian_nlh]

Can I discuss the Fried Frank application with someone who’s submitted or been successful in the past please? The format is throwing me a bit lol

Sorry if I'm late to the party but I've done FF before and first-stage interview. I can help if you like.

 

[EG3]

3 PFOs in one morning, good start to my day hahaha

 

[B101]

Mayer Brown pfo

 

[legallyells]

Mayer Brown trainee job simulation, any insights would be massively appreciated!!

 

[Tintin06]

Anyone heard anything from Ashurst today?