TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[asdfghjkl]

Burges Salmon just came back saying I’m on the reserve list for AC!!! Not too sure how I should feel about it mixed feelings now

haha, same situation with burges. all the best, keep me updated. they said they'll lmk if a place frees up by 17/07/2025 4pm.

 

[asdfghjkl]

I’m aware that I’m beginning to sound like a broken record but any movement from Burges Salmon yet?

I wonder if they’ll send both ac’s and rejections in one go tomorrow??

hi, they put me on reserve list yesterday and said they will lmk if a place frees up for AC by 17/7/2025 at 4pm.

 

[asdfghjkl]

Has anyone heard back from Reed Smith post VI if you did yours by or on the 12th of July?

got a PFO, did the VI much later.

 

[Vdfrz20]

any tips for WFW AC?

Hey! When did you hear back from them, about the AC? I did a VI on the 30th of June- haven't heard anything, yet. Should I mentally register it as PFO and move on, or?

 

[asdfghjkl]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from WFW post-app? Submitted on the 24th.

still waiting, submitted on 24th too

 

[asdfghjkl]

Anyone who hasn't received an AC invite or a PFO from RS post-VI?

yes got a PFO

 

[asdfghjkl]

Hey! When did you hear back from them, about the AC? I did a VI on the 30th of June- haven't heard anything, yet. Should I mentally register it as PFO and move on, or?

I'd say hang on, cause i submitted just before deadline and obviously haven't received VI yet since its rolling basis. maybe theyre just slow and are processing all of us lazy applicants for VI before sending out the AC invite in bulk rather than batches. also do you have any tips for VI, dont blame you if you wanna gatekeep
@Vdfrz20

 

[Vdfrz20]

Hey! Has anyone heard back from WFW post-vi? I did it on the 30th of June- haven't heard back anything. Should I mentally register it as PFO and move on? Or is there still hope

 

[Vdfrz20]

I'd say hang on, cause i submitted just before deadline and obviously haven't received VI yet since its rolling basis. maybe theyre just slow and are processing all of us lazy applicants for VI before sending out the AC invite in bulk rather than batches. also do you have any tips for VI, dont blame you if you wanna gatekeep

I had a very strange experience- I submitted the application, and I got a VI invite in 45 mins- most likely auto triggered

 

[asdfghjkl]

Has anyone heard back from Macfarlanes dtc after taking their online sjts apart from the report?

stil waiting too, lmk if you hear back from them. good luck

 

[asdfghjkl]

Just wanted to interject with my own experience. I got a low 2:1 too, with a non-insignificant number of 2:2 module results (on balance more 2:1 results however). I've managed to get to the AC stage with several MC and American firms, including getting a vac scheme with an American firm that I've heard is more strict on grades (I'm not sure how true it is that they are though).

I will say that my extracurriculars/experience is pretty strong and I did study a law degree at Oxbridge. I also had mitigating circumstances, HOWEVER, I didn't declare these for a couple of firms (just because I only started to declare them mid-cycle at someone else's advice) and still got interviews at these top firms. The point I'm getting at is that for many firms (I imagine there are a few firms that will scrutinise the finer details of your 2:1 so not 100% of them), for the most part the 2:1 is the grade at the top of the paper, and whilst there may be some further scrutiny you meet the requirements so it won't be disqualifying.

Can't comment anything re: the international visa stuff, sorry.

stop giving me hope lol. i got a foreign llb with 2:1 too and im absolutely cooked. howd you ever manage all those tc/ interviews? tips please

 

[asdfghjkl]

I had a very strange experience- I submitted the application, and I got a VI invite in 45 mins- most likely auto triggered

maybe could be depending on if youre from a target uni (RS?), 1:1, or something like that. are you any of these?

 

[asdfghjkl]

any tips for WFW AC?

you did the VI, i assume? any tips pls

 

[Vdfrz20]

I'd say hang on, cause i submitted just before deadline and obviously haven't received VI yet since its rolling basis. maybe theyre just slow and are processing all of us lazy applicants for VI before sending out the AC invite in bulk rather than batches. also do you have any tips for VI, dont blame you if you wanna gatekeep
@Vdfrz20

Dude hahah, It was my first vi, but here is how I prepared (pretty sure I bombed my wfw vi, congress crossed tho)

1) its super unnatural to talk while facing the camera, so practice practice practice
2) look up questions that the firm usually asks
3) stay a bit calm, you have 15-30 seconds to prepare- so take your time, read the questions
4) practice behavioural questions


I hope this helps ! I'm starting to think I might’ve gotten rejected post vi- but we’ll see

 

[Vdfrz20]

maybe could be depending on if youre from a target uni (RS?), 1:1, or something like that. are you any of these?

Nah, i dont even study in the uk lol

 

[asdfghjkl]

Hi all. Has anyone heard back from Macfarlanes DTC after completing the online assessment? I completed mine on 4 July and haven't heard anything since + I can't see a timeline on their website...

same boat. i got a feedback for the online test though, and it said something like my strengths were responsibility, adaptability and explaining, but weakness was building credibility. idk it was a load of something and cant quite make out if its good or not. good luck with yours, keep us in the loop if you receive AC

 

[asdfghjkl]

Dude hahah, It was my first vi, but here is how I prepared (pretty sure I bombed my wfw vi, congress crossed tho)

1) its super unnatural to talk while facing the camera, so practice practice practice
2) look up questions that the firm usually asks
3) stay a bit calm, you have 15-30 seconds to prepare- so take your time, read the questions
4) practice behavioural questions


I hope this helps ! I'm starting to think I might’ve gotten rejected post vi- but we’ll see

thanks mate. honestly you just gotta hang on till they finish VI for the rest of us. you might get some good news.

 

[asdfghjkl]

Hi everyone! Does W&C prefer bullet points or prose for their work experience section? I appreciate any info mentioned during recruitment events or law fair by their grad rec xx

idk i have always done bullet points, but i also only have PFOs so cant tell you.

 

[YS391]

Hi everyone! Does W&C prefer bullet points or prose for their work experience section? I appreciate any info mentioned during recruitment events or law fair by their grad rec xx

Id recommend writing in prose to be on the safe side. Most firms grad recs I've heard from prefer it and don't want bullet points. Only a few seem to not mind.

 

[B101]

Once a firm calls you with a TC offer how long does it take for them to send an email confirmation with that offer?

It took like 5 days for me to get an email