TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

wannabe_solicitor

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  • Apr 1, 2025
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    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!
     

    Kad28

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    Feb 21, 2024
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    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
     

    Z48

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    Feb 1, 2022
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    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
     

    Chris Brown

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    Jul 4, 2024
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    Hi everyone. How often are firms happy to extend the acceptance deadline for a TC (or even to hold the offer)? My current deadline is in the middle of my VS starting next week. Many thanks!
    I think normally firms are happy to extend the acceptance deadlines, but it depends on many factors. Some firms don’t offer extensions and so the original deadline remains. 🥲

    In that case, you could accept the TC offer and if you convert the SVS into a TC, accept it and renege on the original TC offer (if the SVS firm is the firm you prefer to do your TC with). 🙂

    I think the only time this wouldn’t work is if you received financial support from the TC firm for the purposes of PGDL/SQE/LPC etc. Best of luck with the upcoming SVS! 🐐​
     
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    y3920

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    Mar 11, 2020
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    I think normally firms are happy to extend the acceptance deadlines, but it depends on many factors. Some firms don’t offer extensions and so the original deadline remains. 🥲

    In that case, you could accept the TC offer and if you convert the SVS into a TC, accept it and renege on the original TC offer (if the SVS firm is the firm you prefer to do your TC with). 🙂

    I think the only time this wouldn’t work is if you received financial support from the TC firm for the purposes of PGDL/SQE/LPC etc. Best of luck with the upcoming SVS! 🐐​
    Thank you!
     

    tobywstress

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    Nov 9, 2022
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    Hi all, does anyone know if CV should include all module grades? I am trying to finish my application for Dorsey, but they didn't mention whether the CV should include detailed breakdowns.
    Plus is there an impact if my CV goes beyond one page? Right now mine can stay at one-page as long as I skip the detailed breakdown and only highlights the relevant optional modules.
     

    zonnonomo

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    Jan 16, 2025
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    Hi all, does anyone know if CV should include all module grades? I am trying to finish my application for Dorsey, but they didn't mention whether the CV should include detailed breakdowns.
    Plus is there an impact if my CV goes beyond one page? Right now mine can stay at one-page as long as I skip the detailed breakdown and only highlights the relevant optional modules.
    i think the general guideline is if the application page doesn't ask for grades elsewhere, include them on your cv

    but cv length is typically recommended to be 2 pages/~950 words, so you should be fine to include them either way
     
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    Tintin06

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    Hi all, does anyone know if CV should include all module grades? I am trying to finish my application for Dorsey, but they didn't mention whether the CV should include detailed breakdowns.
    Plus is there an impact if my CV goes beyond one page? Right now mine can stay at one-page as long as I skip the detailed breakdown and only highlights the relevant optional modules.
    This is very Slaughter and May. Most apps will ask for this. Unusual to have it in CV. Because it takes up much space. Best of luck with your applications.
     

    InterestInPublicLaw

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    Hi there, I heard that Eversheds dont really recruit from Direct TC applicants. Could anyone provide more insights? I know it's always with applying even for a slim chance but feeling a bit burnt out and there are other deadlines soon so wanted to get some statistics / numbers. Couldn't find any percentages on their website.
     


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