TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[farrow]

And just like that… the 24/25 TC application season is basically a wrap from an application deadline point of view.

Well done to everyone who’s made it through! Whether you smashed out applications early, sent one in at 11:59pm at night, or somewhere in between.

This process is tough (and was a super learning curve for me), and you’ve shown up, put in the work, and given yourself a shot. Thanks for the friendly banter here, and it was lovely to see people helping each other out.

Good luck to those still waiting on news!
And for anyone already thinking about the next cycle (like my sorry butt), may your future self thank you for the work you’ve put in this year. Here’s to good offers, better luck, and much future success. 🍀

 

[RPhilSim]

Has anyone heard back after partner interview for direct TC at HFW?

 

[LaDiva]

Hi, I haven't received any information other than it being a proofreading exercise that would take 25 minutes at most. The platform it is administered on is skillsarena, which I have researched and not found much on!

Hiya, how did you find the proofreading task? Any tips of advice on this task and the application process is general would be amazing, I'm hoping to apply to this firm. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!!

 

[eleanor_2001]

have yall heard from RPC, I heard some people got rejected, but i haven't heard anything from them. Should I assume a PFO ???

My rejection email said they had filled all spots with the vacation schemes so the ACs for DTC aren’t going ahead.

 

[eleanor_2001]

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

I applied on the 6th of June and got the WG invite on the 26th. The PFO arrived on the 5th August.

 

[Mara]

Did anyone else receive a holding email from K&L gates?

Is that the one saying they're aiming to review all applications by mid-September?

 

[User5678]

any news from Hogan Lovells?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

I applied on the 6th of June and got the WG invite on the 26th. The PFO arrived on the 5th August.

Thank you, it’s weird that they haven’t told everyone. Sent a follow up email but got no response. Guess I’ll just wait for the rejection.

 

[amrita6399]

any news from Hogan Lovells?

I saw from last year's thread that they sent out AC invites in September first week, with the AC being held the following week. But I couldn't find any information about TC offers after that. Hope this helps!

 

[Atam!]

Anything from Stephenson Harwood post vi? i would have expected a reply seeing their ac is so close

 

[abc124]

Anything from Stephenson Harwood post vi? i would have expected a reply seeing their ac is so close

My guess is Monday-Tuesday since that would be around a week before ac

 

[trainee4u]

Just done my last application of 24/25. My final tally of applications is 115, give or take, of which three are outstanding, but let's just assume it's a bust.....

 

[Tcmaker]

Did anyone have interview with Paul Hastings?

 

[lizliczs]

Hi guys, I’ve had an email from Beale and co HR saying i will be sent a link to a questionnaire and should’ve received it by now but I haven’t gotten it (checked my junk folder as well)

Can anyone confirm if they’ve received it?

Many thanks

Did you hear back from them!

 

[Sam12]

Anyone waiting to hear back from Browne Jacobson?

Hiya, have you heard anything yet?

 

[lawelmo]

Hiya, have you heard anything yet?

Nope!

 

[helloj]

Any news from HFW?

 

[jfb]

Hi, would appreciate a bit of insight. I am planning a small trip away (3nights so would include one weekday) before i go back to uni but I am still waiting for the outcome of an application in which the next stage is an AC. obviously low chances I get an invite but wondering if firms are flexible if you’re unable to attend an AC?

For context there are no dates on the website and, by looking at the thread last year, the firm only held one AC last year and sent the invites out only 7 days prior.

 

[MURI]

Has anyone who did Slaughters' interview last week heard back yet?

 

[LiveLaughLawyer]

Anyone done a W&C AC ?