TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Hi both, and others who received the GLP trainee AC invite, have you been asked to schedule the AC yet? The latest on offer for mine is 5 Aug but I kinda want to have a later one haha

I now have the email to book, but I can't access the candidate portal because the link to it at the bottom of the email isn't working for me. I don't suppose you'd be kind enough to send a link to the login page of the candidate portal? My plan is to do it August 1st as I have another interview w/c Aug 4th.

Edit: apparently it's because all places have been booked and I need to wait for another email with new slots for the AC. So no worries.

 

[LawEnthus]

Hi, I'm sorry to hear May I know when you did you apply to Collyer Bristow? I haven't heard back.

I also got a PFO from CB today - email at 15:55

 

[yueyueer]

PFO from Collyer Bristow and White & Case today. This has been such a draining app cycle.

Hey, sorry to hear about Collyer Bristow and W&C. I just wanted to ask if the PFO for W&C was post-app or post-VI?

 

[rabialegal]

Anyone heard back from PMC yet? I'm aware they send end of July on the last correspondence, just wanted to check with you guys

 

[lawconvert]

W&C pfo expected it though after I applied a week before deadline & hadn’t had an invite to VI yet…

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes, or know when to expect to hear back? Had the WG feedback sent to me over 2 weeks ago.

 

[pb15]

I’ve not heard anything yet. If you don’t mind me asking, when did you complete your TI?

I had mine 2 weeks ago, wby?

 

[routetotrainingcontract]

W&C pfo expected it though after I applied a week before deadline & hadn’t had an invite to VI yet…

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes, or know when to expect to hear back? Had the WG feedback sent to me over 2 weeks ago.

I probably should be expecting mine any minute from now no vi invite yet. I spent so long on that application too

 

[emma.d]

Hey all, I recently got a full time job and would love some advice from people on how they balanced that with applications. I find that I have no energy after work to start preparing for the next cycle let alone draft applications. Thank you

 

[routetotrainingcontract]

Hey all, I recently got a full time job and would love some advice from people on how they balanced that with applications. I find that I have no energy after work to start preparing for the next cycle let alone draft applications. Thank you

I was working full time during the last application season and honestly it took a lot of time management and planning! Others from the platform might have better advice but what worked for me was having a folder with all the usual information they ask such as your university grades and work experience section in a folder then you copy and paste! It’s very important to know when the firms you’re applying to will open their application so when answering the firm specific questions, you can start early and actually take your time. During the week I’d carry out bits of research after work and note them down but once the weekend comes, I use that time to curate my answer. The more you apply, the easier it is in my opinion. Good luck!

 

[JunoCarpenter]

I probably should be expecting mine any minute from now no vi invite yet. I spent so long on that application too

I got a follow up on the 17th July asking for confirmation of my interest in Macfarlanes’ TC and that was it :/

 

[lawconvert]

I got a follow up on the 17th July asking for confirmation of my interest in Macfarlanes’ TC and that was it :/

Wow — I think this is a good sign that they’re wanting to gauge your interest! Do you mind me asking when you had applied?

 

[routetotrainingcontract]

I got a follow up on the 17th July asking for confirmation of my interest in Macfarlanes’ TC and that was it :/

I wish W&C would do the same the suspense is killing me (the deadline was literally less than 2 weeks ago )

 

[trainee4u]

PFO from Collyer Bristow and White & Case today. This has been such a draining app cycle.

I received the W&C PFO today too.
Haven't heard back from CB though!
Not sure if this is good, bad or neutral.

 

[JunoCarpenter]

Wow — I think this is a good sign that they’re wanting to gauge your interest! Do you mind me asking when you had applied?

I applied around mid-June, a week before the deadline

 

[iklawapps]

I got a follow up on the 17th July asking for confirmation of my interest in Macfarlanes’ TC and that was it :/

Oof I didn’t even get that - anyone else not receive anything at all?

 

[yuk0n]

Haven't heard back from W&C- hoping this means that they're still reviewing applications.

 

[Singh241]

I received a PFO last week. It could be good news for you if you haven't heard

Received PFO yesterday

 

[farrow]

Still haven't received PFO yet from W&C.

 

[lawyergal101]

I applied to W&C 2 days before the deadline and haven't received anything yet. Is it safe to assume a pfo? Just want to be put out of my misery!!

 

[lawzade02]

Has anyone heard back from WFW post-VI?