TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Superfrozone]

Anyone hear back from Perkins Coie yet? Thanks!

Have you heard back yet?

 

[trainee4u]

This is gonna be PMC ffs

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Can only assume its PFO for those of us who actually know how to spell Penningtons

 

[Law queries]

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Can only assume its PFO for those of us who actually know how to spell Penningtons

when did they hear from them, if you have any idea?

 

[EG3]

Unrelated to TCs - I received an invite to do an assessed mini-pupillage at 1cor. I’ve not done one before so if anyone has any insight, even if it’s just general tips, that’d be great (feel free to DM me).

 

[ttyl]

anyone interview with Al Tamimi in june for direct tc or anything else? have they emailed you since? cause I kind of got ghosted... no feedback or anything

 

[hopeful33]

Hi! I received a VI invite for Stephenson Harwood. Could anyone provide some insight on the questions? This is my fourth application cycle and quite literally my last shot this time around. I really struggle with VI's and would appreciate any insight. thanks

 

[Kenomy]

Has anyone heard anything further from Hogan Lovells? An AC invite?

 

[livelaughlawve]

Hi! I received a VI invite for Stephenson Harwood. Could anyone provide some insight on the questions? This is my fourth application cycle and quite literally my last shot this time around. I really struggle with VI's and would appreciate any insight. thanks

You have unlimited preparation time before answering, so I highly recommend planning your answer, practice saying it many times, even timing it, before officially recording it to suit the 2 mins answer. Even if the 4 questions end up taking over an hour, its worth it.

There are lots of math questions in this type of assessment, so have a calc ready, and maybe practice some beforehand as they are tricky as the English is often unlear

 

[hopeful33]

You have unlimited preparation time before answering, so I highly recommend planning your answer, practice saying it many times, even timing it, before officially recording it to suit the 2 mins answer. Even if the 4 questions end up taking over an hour, its worth it.

There are lots of math questions in this type of assessment, so have a calc ready, and maybe practice some beforehand as they are tricky as the English is often unlear

thank you so much!

 

[trainee4u]

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Can only assume its PFO for those of us who actually know how to spell Penningtons

And indeed it is

Thank you for your recent application to our Trainee Solicitor Programme for 2027.

As I am sure you will appreciate, firms such as Penningtons Manches Cooper receive many more applications for our trainee lawyer programme than we have to offer. The calibre was extremely high again this year and although we read your application with interest, we regret that we are unable to offer you an interview for the role.

 

[Law queries]

And indeed it is

Thank you for your recent application to our Trainee Solicitor Programme for 2027.

As I am sure you will appreciate, firms such as Penningtons Manches Cooper receive many more applications for our trainee lawyer programme than we have to offer. The calibre was extremely high again this year and although we read your application with interest, we regret that we are unable to offer you an interview for the role.

What the hell, why would they waste so much time of the candidates

 

[Deleted member 40373]

Did anyone hear back from WFW post AC and has anyone heard from Paul Hastings?

 

[Detachedhades]

Hi, I am wondering if anyone else applied to Sinclair Gibson. If so please let me know, thanks.

 

[EG3]

Did anyone else not receive an email from PMC? Assume PFO if they've already invited some people to interviews, but thought I would've received an email saying so if others have

 

[Law queries]

Did anyone else not receive an email from PMC? Assume PFO if they've already invited some people to interviews, but thought I would've received an email saying so if others have

I guess so. I haven’t heard from them either and so is the case with a lot of other people, so can’t really assume an invite or a pfo..idk I mean let’s hope for the best!

 

[adrian_nlh]

And indeed it is

Thank you for your recent application to our Trainee Solicitor Programme for 2027.

As I am sure you will appreciate, firms such as Penningtons Manches Cooper receive many more applications for our trainee lawyer programme than we have to offer. The calibre was extremely high again this year and although we read your application with interest, we regret that we are unable to offer you an interview for the role.

I also received that at 20:34 right before I go to bed. How lovely!

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

anyone heard post TI for white and case? they mentioned results might come today

 

[shays]

Anyone who can offer any tips for amberjack? Particularly for SH? I had an AC there last year so I'm hoping I know enough about the firm but then again last year there was no amberjack

 

[Singh241]

Did anyone hear back from WFW post AC and has anyone heard from Paul Hastings?

Nothing from Paul Hastings yet.

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

6 Years, 30 Rejections, 3 ACs, 2 Vac Schemes… and a TC Offer at Mishcon de Reya

After six years of applications, 30 rejections, 3 assessment centres and 2 vacation schemes, I’m over the moon to say I’ve received my training contract offer from Mishcon de Reya.

This journey has been far from easy there were so many moments where I questioned whether it was worth continuing. But the TCLA community kept me going. The guidance, the resources, and the willingness of people here to share their time and insights made a huge difference.

If you’re reading this feeling disheartened, please know there is a chance for everyone. Your timeline might look different, your path might take turns you didn’t expect, but persistence really does pay off.

Thank you to everyone who’s answered my questions, reviewed my applications, and reminded me that setbacks are just part of the process. This community is proof that we rise by lifting each other.

To anyone still in the process: keep going. Your offer is coming.