TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[adrian_nlh]

Whose gonna take one for the team and e-mail PMC?

I swear we'll be in our 60s sitting on our balconies and knitting before PMC finally gets back to us

 

[r5533]

@Jaysen @TCLA Community Assistant - Hi both, I recall last year an associate from PW (potentially Arun?) did an hour-long session on Private Equity in practice, how a deal is structured and a lawyer's role in this etc. I've taken a look online but can't find a recording of this anywhere - was this session recorded and is it uploaded anywhere for us to watch back? Thanks for your help

 

[Singh241]

Has anybody heard from Paul Hastings?

 

[imperial_topaz23]

Anyone hear back from Perkins Coie yet? Thanks!

 

[Sunshinepink]

Hi everyone, did anyone applying for the TC at Stephenson Harwood? The deadline was a few days ago to get the application submitted but I just wondered if anyone had heard back yet? Thanks!

 

[Sunshinepink]

I have and heard nothing back! Should be early Aug hopefully because next cycle apps start in September

And I read on their website that AC’s will be in August but there’s also the online assessments. Should be soon hopefully!

 

[lolololol]

Have you heard back yet?

i did

 

[bella98]

I swear we'll be in our 60s sitting on our balconies and knitting before PMC finally gets back to us

Are you guys waiting post final interview?

 

[TortillaTC]

Has anyone got HL AC?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

HL AC anyone?

Do you mean you just got invited to the AC? Did you receive an email telling you whether you've hit the benchmark for the WG test?

 

[TortillaTC]

Do you mean you just got invited to the AC? Did you receive an email telling you whether you've hit the benchmark for the WG test?

Noo I’m asking if anyone heard - no AC email yet, and they don’t send emails about the WG pass/fail btw

 

[Law queries]

Are you guys waiting post final interview?

Wait did they get back with the interview invites for the training contract?

 

[Jaysen]

@Jaysen @TCLA Community Assistant - Hi both, I recall last year an associate from PW (potentially Arun?) did an hour-long session on Private Equity in practice, how a deal is structured and a lawyer's role in this etc. I've taken a look online but can't find a recording of this anywhere - was this session recorded and is it uploaded anywhere for us to watch back? Thanks for your help

You are right! This one wasn’t recorded, but we’ll almost certainly be doing another session with Arun this year. Will record this time!

 

[bella98]

Wait did they get back with the interview invites for the training contract?

I did the vacation scheme with them and had the final interview (I’m waiting after that now), so I’m not really familiar with the direct training contract process🙈

 

[eleanor_2001]

RPC PFO because they filled all spots with the vac schem🤣

 

[Jaysen]

I had it for a while. Here are my thoughts:

- I didn't find anything written (e.g. application guides and law firm profiles) useful for writing applications or interviews. They contain lots of info but really all you need to know is on Chambers Student and Legal 500.

- Most of the more formal video series were great. I liked the series on PE, on situational judgement interviews, and the case studies and video guides attached. If you have interviews coming up where these types of content may be useful, I would consider it.

- Application review (which you get once a month for free) is very thorough, but is not done by a recruitment specialist, but rather another candidate who's secured a TC. It was useful, but not more credible than your friend from two years above who's got a TC. I understand (discounted?) mock interviews are also done by future trainees, not recruitment specialists. (Not that any of this is falsely advertised)

- The additional stuff this year, like Accelerator, seemed OK but not super necessary. I never fully used this one though, for full transparency

This is honest and very helpful feedback. Thank you!

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

RPC PFO because they filled all spots with the vac schem🤣

I'm sorry to hear Haven't got an email saying that - do you mind telling me when you applied?

 

[Legal_Eagle91]

I'm happy to share that I've finally secured a TC ! I almost gave up so many times, especially while trying to balance it with a full-time job. Fingers crossed for everyone still waiting to hear back from the 2024-5 cycle. If anyone would like any tips/ advice, please feel free to reach out

 

[abbietc03]

Joining the abundance of good news on the forum recently, I'm pleased to share that I have been offered a TC!! After completing three vacation schemes this year and not converting any of them for a variety of reasons, I was successful in my only direct TC application!!

As a non-Russell group student, it definitely felt impossible at times - but all you need is one yes! Wishing the best of luck to people who are still waiting to hear for the 2024/25 cycle, and those applying for the new cycle. I'm happy to share any insights from firms I've done VS' at (or others I applied for), so please feel free to reach out!

 

[BillSikes]

RPC PFO because they filled all spots with the vac schem🤣

This is gonna be PMC ffs 🤣