TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[trainee4u]

Missing full stop in an application? Am I doomed to get rejected? This cycle has been totally exhausting. 40 apps submitted since August 1st. I am giving up this year. Just don’t have any motivation left.

I omitted an apostrophe and got through, so I think it's fine!

Good luck with the apps.

 

[Raspberry44]

Does anyone know how Ashurst’s partner case study differs to the online one?

Good question wondering as well, has anyone done the Partner interview yet? Would really appreciate the advice!

 

[Z48]

Does anyone know how Ashurst’s partner case study differs to the online one?

I did it a few years ago, if the online one is still written, the main difference is the partner one is discussed in the interview. You have some time to make notes (I think it was around 15mins), but you’re assessed by discussing/answering questions

 

[studentdelaw786]

Anyone heard from Haynes Boone yet?

 

[ReedSmithBecca]

Hi @ReedSmithBecca if i may piggyback on this - could you please confirm Reed Smith's 5 industry groups?

Hi, you can find them listed under "industries" under "capabilities" on our website.

 

[Daylight]

Hi @ReedSmithBecca just a quick one, do you consider the answers from the SJT and VI jointly? Thanks for being so active on here, it's really reassuring and nice to be able to communicate like this during the process.

 

[BillSikes]

Can't get password reset link for the application portal for the firm that rejected me at AC.

But I do get a password link for the burner account I made? 🤔

I'm sure I am just paranoid...

 

[eirake]

Did anyone get an email from slaughter asking them to send them your grades when you receive them? One of my friends did, they’re in second year and i’m a finalist but i’m getting worried about not getting it.

 

[BillSikes]

Did anyone get an email from slaughter asking them to send them your grades when you receive them? One of my friends did, they’re in second year and i’m a finalist but i’m getting worried about not getting it.

They have done this in previous years. I am sure my friend had the same previously and they never got invited to an interview.

 

[eirake]

They have done this in previous years. I am sure my friend had the same previously and they never got invited to an interview.

Sorry, by the same you mean they received the email or they didn’t? just trying to manage my expectations haha

 

[B101]

I did it a few years ago, if the online one is still written, the main difference is the partner one is discussed in the interview. You have some time to make notes (I think it was around 15mins), but you’re assessed by discussing/answering questions

Thank you so much!!

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Has anyone heard from Broadfield or TLT?

 

[wannabe_solicitor]

So Burges Salmon's work experience section says "In order to be considered for a training contract through our direct process we would like to see that you have completed relevant legal work experience....We classify work experience as paralegal or legal assistant work at a commercial law firm, partaking in a vacation scheme at Burges Salmon or another law firm or informal work experience at another law firm."

Technically I dont have experience at a firm, but I do have experience as an Ombudsman - would that count? And are they quite strict with it? thanks!

 

[zplookingforaTC]

anyone that's done the bakers AC, did grad rec clarify when we can expect to hear back or if its by calls? I have vac schemes coming up so I won't be able to access the phone argh. could anyone from today's AC clarify

I did their AC too and to my understanding was that we should hear back by call

 

[tomofsiobhans]

anyone that's done the bakers AC, did grad rec clarify when we can expect to hear back or if its by calls? I have vac schemes coming up so I won't be able to access the phone argh. could anyone from today's AC clarify

Asked about this at my AC, should be w/c 7 July

 

[amrita6399]

For Reed Smith, are we allowed to take a break between the SJT and the VI part? Or do both parts have to be in one seating?

 

[ashleystcjourney04]

For Reed Smith, are we allowed to take a break between the SJT and the VI part? Or do both parts have to be in one seating?

nope, you're allowed unlimited time to do as much as you want,

 

[Kad28]

Did anyone get an email from slaughter asking them to send them your grades when you receive them? One of my friends did, they’re in second year and i’m a finalist but i’m getting worried about not getting it.

I got the same email yesterday and didn’t know what to make of it. But i guess it’s just a formality and doesn’t mean anything

 

[mandamasochist]

Has anyone who did London ACs/Vac Schemes for CRS heard back re training contracts? I believe they’re still doing ACs for either Guildford or Cheltenham but I was under the impression that we would hear this week?

 

[Z48]

Sorry, by the same you mean they received the email or they didn’t? just trying to manage my expectations haha

In my experience it’s just a standard part of their process. If you don’t have your results for that academic year when you apply, they sometimes wait for the grades before assessing your application. If you haven’t had that email they might not have gotten to your application yet