TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[BillSikes]

I applied close to the deadline and got rejected like 2 weeks ago. I must have had a bad application

Can I ask what your grades are like?

 

[WeGotThis!]

Can I ask what your grades are like?

Had you applied to HL too and did you get a response from them?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Can I ask what your grades are like?

2:1 at uni. High score in A level equivalent. But I actually don’t know whether they take individual grades into account.

 

[BillSikes]

Had you applied to HL too and did you get a response from them?

I have not applied yet.

 

[ZNadeem]

This is really helpful, thank you.

Is there anywhere you recommend that has a comprehensive guide on the technical info you mentioned?

Hi! Have a look at TCLA’s commercial awareness courses—they’re really solid. Also, the book All You Need to Know About the City is a great resource.

 

[vera.mekhonoshina]

This is really helpful, thank you.

Is there anywhere you recommend that has a comprehensive guide on the technical info you mentioned?

Glad you found this helpful! I'd definitely recommend TCLA Academy for commercial awareness and building a great understanding of M&A, finance, and current commercial awareness.

 

[neverdidiever]

I never thought the day would come that I’d write this message on TCLA. But I have just received a direct training contract from White & Case!

I’ve been applying to more than 30 places across the last two application cycles and this firm’s application was in fact the last one I was ever going to apply to, before shifting to a different path. The direct TC process here was definitely the most intense one I’d come across — involving an application, video interview, telephone interview, AC (group exercise, written exercise and interview), and a final commercial presentation round with two partners.

It was definitely hard to keep up hope across my applications and I sometimes wondered if it was worth it to keep going. But, when I got the call today, I knew it was worth every minute of my hardwork.

It was my last ever TC application, and this is a surreal emotion. I am very grateful to a lot of people on this community for their support. TCLA was a huge boost at times! I’d be more than happy to answer any questions — especially since I come from a non-UK non-law background and didn’t have the opportunity to apply for places that didn’t sponsor visas (which eliminated the vacation scheme process for me).

 

[yasmars]

I never thought the day would come that I’d write this message on TCLA. But I have just received a direct training contract from White & Case!

I’ve been applying to more than 30 places across the last two application cycles and this firm’s application was in fact the last one I was ever going to apply to, before shifting to a different path. The direct TC process here was definitely the most intense one I’d come across — involving an application, video interview, telephone interview, AC (group exercise, written exercise and interview), and a final commercial presentation round with two partners.

It was definitely hard to keep up hope across my applications and I sometimes wondered if it was worth it to keep going. But, when I got the call today, I knew it was worth every minute of my hardwork.

It was my last ever TC application, and this is a surreal emotion. I am very grateful to a lot of people on this community for their support. TCLA was a huge boost at times! I’d be more than happy to answer any questions — especially since I come from a non-UK non-law background and didn’t have the opportunity to apply for places that didn’t sponsor visas (which eliminated the vacation scheme process for me).

I am so incredibly happy for you! You never really know when your yes is around the corner.

 

[SamiyaJ]

I never thought the day would come that I’d write this message on TCLA. But I have just received a direct training contract from White & Case!

I’ve been applying to more than 30 places across the last two application cycles and this firm’s application was in fact the last one I was ever going to apply to, before shifting to a different path. The direct TC process here was definitely the most intense one I’d come across — involving an application, video interview, telephone interview, AC (group exercise, written exercise and interview), and a final commercial presentation round with two partners.

It was definitely hard to keep up hope across my applications and I sometimes wondered if it was worth it to keep going. But, when I got the call today, I knew it was worth every minute of my hardwork.

It was my last ever TC application, and this is a surreal emotion. I am very grateful to a lot of people on this community for their support. TCLA was a huge boost at times! I’d be more than happy to answer any questions — especially since I come from a non-UK non-law background and didn’t have the opportunity to apply for places that didn’t sponsor visas (which eliminated the vacation scheme process for me).

Super happy for you, congratulations! I hope you celebrate well x

 

[vera.mekhonoshina]

I never thought the day would come that I’d write this message on TCLA. But I have just received a direct training contract from White & Case!

I’ve been applying to more than 30 places across the last two application cycles and this firm’s application was in fact the last one I was ever going to apply to, before shifting to a different path. The direct TC process here was definitely the most intense one I’d come across — involving an application, video interview, telephone interview, AC (group exercise, written exercise and interview), and a final commercial presentation round with two partners.

It was definitely hard to keep up hope across my applications and I sometimes wondered if it was worth it to keep going. But, when I got the call today, I knew it was worth every minute of my hardwork.

It was my last ever TC application, and this is a surreal emotion. I am very grateful to a lot of people on this community for their support. TCLA was a huge boost at times! I’d be more than happy to answer any questions — especially since I come from a non-UK non-law background and didn’t have the opportunity to apply for places that didn’t sponsor visas (which eliminated the vacation scheme process for me).

Huge congratulations @neverdidiever! This is incredible, and I hope that you celebrate well.

I wish you the best of luck on your training contract journey!!!

 

[ZNadeem]

I never thought the day would come that I’d write this message on TCLA. But I have just received a direct training contract from White & Case!

I’ve been applying to more than 30 places across the last two application cycles and this firm’s application was in fact the last one I was ever going to apply to, before shifting to a different path. The direct TC process here was definitely the most intense one I’d come across — involving an application, video interview, telephone interview, AC (group exercise, written exercise and interview), and a final commercial presentation round with two partners.

It was definitely hard to keep up hope across my applications and I sometimes wondered if it was worth it to keep going. But, when I got the call today, I knew it was worth every minute of my hardwork.

It was my last ever TC application, and this is a surreal emotion. I am very grateful to a lot of people on this community for their support. TCLA was a huge boost at times! I’d be more than happy to answer any questions — especially since I come from a non-UK non-law background and didn’t have the opportunity to apply for places that didn’t sponsor visas (which eliminated the vacation scheme process for me).

Huge congratulations — I’m so happy for you! What an amazing achievement, especially after such a long journey. Really inspiring to hear that all your persistence paid off

 

[helloj]

i got an email for next stage for a test for K&L gates, however bit confused as they said please do contact us to arrange a convenient time to schedule the test. So is this test going to be live? Im a bit confused

 

[ZNadeem]

i got an email for next stage for a test for K&L gates, however bit confused as they said please do contact us to arrange a convenient time to schedule the test. So is this test going to be live? Im a bit confused

Hi! Yes, it might be that way to prevent cheating. From what I’ve seen online, it’s an online verbal reasoning test, so they likely want to fix a time for you to complete it under set conditions.

 

[Filia]

Has anyone been invited to be interviewed for the Cheltenham Training contract at Charles Russell Speechlys starting in 2025?

 

[khan2025]

Has anyone heard back from Gov Legal Profession after passing the AC?

 

[Dannie]

Anyone heard back from hogan after ac?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Has anyone heard back from Gov Legal Profession after passing the AC?

yes, offered a TC yesterday morning!

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

yes, offered a TC yesterday morning!

Amazing news, huge congratulations!!! I hope you take some time to celebrate

 

[ZNadeem]

yes, offered a TC yesterday morning!

Huge congrats!!

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Amazing news, huge congratulations!!! I hope you take some time to celebrate

Thank you so much, yes I should!!!