TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[MaryAra299]

Does macfarlanes sjts also include numerical reasoning?

 

[LegallyStressedOut]

Reed Smith next stage invite for DTC )))

 

[JasmineM9]

Any idea when we might hear back from W&C DTC? I am aware that they are reviewing applications on a rolling basis but I saw some VI invites being sent. 🙂

 

[WeGotThis!]

Reed Smith next stage invite for DTC )))

Is it the SJT + VI?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

just received my results today and i got a 2:1 from a low RG uni. Can't help but feel like my city law firm dreams just went down the drain...😭

I'm sorry to hear but many law firms don't take into account which uni you went to especially a lot of the bigger ones that adopt a CV blind approach! They're more concerned about whether you achieved a 2:1 and you did it!

 

[L177]

I presume this is an online assessment and virtual interview. Here are some tips from @Andrei Radu to help - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....de-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/

Thank you!! This is super helpful

 

[futuretrainee417]

Hi all,

If I haven't received anything from Reed Smith, is it looking like a rejection? I applied 11/06

It wasn't a rejection! SJT + VI invite yesterday. Any heads up as to what to expect would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[yuk0n]

Any idea when we might hear back from W&C DTC? I am aware that they are reviewing applications on a rolling basis but I saw some VI invites being sent. 🙂

I thought they weren't rolling for DTC?

 

[JasmineM9]

I thought they weren't rolling for DTC?

Ah yes, I meant non-rolling! Sorry

 

[yuk0n]

Ah yes, I meant non-rolling! Sorry

Ahh nws- you don't have to answer of course but mind me asking where you saw that VIs were being sent out? Would defo be unusual if they were reviewing already despite the non-rolling deadline lol

 

[Law_APP]

Does anyone has a final interview with Fried Frank this week? I had mine on monday and would like to discuss if you have already completed yours.

 

[LegallyStressedOut]

Is it the SJT + VI?

Yes

 

[iklawapps]

Hi everyone! I’m haven’t posted much but I just made it past the application stage for the first time. I have the Reed Smith Amberjack due soon and I don’t think I’ve taken anything like it. I’m sorry to be annoying but if anyone has any tips or anything I’d appreciate literally anything about the types of questions or what a VI is like 🥺 (confidentiality in mind ofc) thank you <3 please feel free to dm or reply or anything

 

[B101]

So I finally have a TC offer!! Thanks to everyone on the forum for being such a supportive community. I’m rooting for everyone to win!! Keep pushing past all the rejections and refining your approach. And keep paying it forward there’s space for everyone to succeed, even more so when we help eachother out!

 

[MaryAra299]

Anyone who has taken the macfarlanes test, is there any numerical element

 

[rosedunn]

If we submitted on final day of reed smith and some people have already heard is it too late .. :/

 

[TortillaTC]

If we submitted on final day of reed smith and some people have already heard is it too late .. :/

I had the same thoughts but received the tests yesterday!! They said not to assume anything btw, they're still reviewing applications and people can hear back within a month.

On this note, does anyone have specific tips on how to excel in Amberjack - besides what's been posted already? I haven't done too well in the past and RS is my first online test this whole application cycle! I appreciate any advice, can offer insights into SH and HL

 

[lawelmo]

Have you heard yet ?

Hi, have you heard back from Browne Jacobson yet?

 

[lawelmo]

Just heard back from Browne Jacobson (Birmingham office) after applying on March 1st, SJT on the 30th of March. Got a Telephone Interview, (honestly, was not expecting it because it's been so long). Do they normally take ages? Also, any tips?

Have you heard back from them post TI?

 

[imperial_topaz23]

Anyone hear back from Perkins Coie about their LBA Programme? Thanks!