2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Gus23]

Huge congratulations! That's brilliant news - make sure you celebrate

Opened the champagne from my 21st so deffo celebrated 😅

 

[Gus23]

Anyone heard back from BCLP for direct TC? I applied in December and did the test in early March. Slightly concerned as it seems they’ve had some AC’s and given offers already

As far as I know there’s only been one AC and a couple of offers. They are going through people with previous experience at the firm first then will deffo hold more ACs. Don’t lose hope!!

 

[Legal1234]

Yeah I had a Paralegal interview there right before lockdown #1. Would have got the job before they froze all recruitment. Was distraught 😂🤣

That's such a shame! Can I dm you please?

 

[FM302989]

That's such a shame! Can I dm you please?

sure

 

[chromaticaqueen]

Potentially a rookie-question BUT, where there is a word limit of 250 words per work experience description... is it better to use all of this or is it acceptable to not in the spirit of efficient word-use and to avoid sounding verbose. i.e. I have very succinct responses of about 150-200 words for each work experience description - would that be acceptable or does it look lazy (or like I've copied from other application limits?). There are also examples of specific activities/events undertaken in these roles. I despise having to reach the word limit just for the sake of it.

God, I hate application form bureaucracy.

@Jessica Booker - please help! thanks xx

 

[karinny]

Anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson direct TC? ^^

 

[RoughWood]

Anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson direct TC? ^^

I contacted them a week or so back and they sent the below response this morning:

We do let all applicants know whether or not they have been successful in progressing to the next stage of the process.


We are sifting through applications at the moment, which does take some time, but you will hear from us either way in due course.


Many thanks for your patience thus far.


Kind regards,

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Potentially a rookie-question BUT, where there is a word limit of 250 words per work experience description... is it better to use all of this or is it acceptable to not in the spirit of efficient word-use and to avoid sounding verbose. i.e. I have very succinct responses of about 150-200 words for each work experience description - would that be acceptable or does it look lazy (or like I've copied from other application limits?). There are also examples of specific activities/events undertaken in these roles. I despise having to reach the word limit just for the sake of it.

God, I hate application form bureaucracy.

@Jessica Booker - please help! thanks xx

Depends on the job. A short job or one with limited responsibilities may not need the word count. One you have done for a longer period of time or with varied responsibilities might.

You don’t have to go up to the word limit. It’s just there so you can’t go over it.

 

[Daniel Boden]

Lol have a day off lad!

Haha it's the final month push then have all of summer to enjoy

 

[SB1539]

Has anyone done the BLM video interview?

 

[Anon 11031]

Sorry to be that person but, does anyone know if Kennedys are rolling or not?

 

[TCGIRLLL]

Sorry to be that person but, does anyone know if Kennedys are rolling or not?

They’re not!

 

[Anon 11031]

They’re not!

That's so weird, I'm applying for the Leeds 2022/2023 and the deadline is December 2021. How does that work for a 2022 position when you haven't started the LPC and they're funding it 😅

 

[OEO]

Ashurst assessment centre! I'm very confused so if anyone has any advice I'd really appreciate. It's my first AC all cycle

 

[A M]

Ashurst assessment centre! I'm very confused so if anyone has any advice I'd really appreciate. It's my first AC all cycle

Congratulations!

If you do not mind me asking then, is this for the March 2023 Direct TC route?

 

[OEO]

Congratulations!

If you do not mind me asking then, is this for the March 2023 Direct TC route?

Yes it is!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Yes it is!

When did you apply if you don't mind me asking and also good luck with the asssessment centre.

 

[OEO]

When did you apply if you don't mind me asking and also good luck with the asssessment centre.

Thank you! I applied on the 8th April

 

[BiancaM]

hello! has anyone gone through the BCLP online test? it has scenario based questions, situational judgement and watson glaser all rolled into one, i think... any advice and pointers would be great! i've not done one this extensive before and it says you can't really prepare for it but i'm a skeptic👀👀👀👀👀👀

 

[CareerChanger]

Not me talking about Lil Nas X in a TC interview yesterday