TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[InterestInPublicLaw]

That is interesting, because I emailed Grad Rec at HL today and they said they would get back to candidates only by the end of this month. When is the AC? Also, do you remember when you submitted your app and did the WG?

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

 

[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!!