2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[FM302989]

Hi all!

This feels completely unbelievable to say. But I was offered a training contract last week to start in 2022!

I genuinely have felt like I wasn't good enough for so long. After having a few hard years mentally and getting some horrible grades at university, I thought I wasn't capable of this.

I just want to say a huge thanks to this forum. You have all been so amazing (especially @Jessica Booker and @Alice G). Thank you for lifting me up when I was down and didn't believe in myself.

Weight off your back, must be such a relief to be done with applications!

Best of luck for the future!

 

[RoughWood]

Has anyone heard from Browne Jacobson post-tests? Completed a few weeks ago so unsure if I should leave it a bit longer or request an update

 

[karinny]

Has anyone heard from Browne Jacobson post-tests? Completed a few weeks ago so unsure if I should leave it a bit longer or request an update

I haven't heard back yet, I think they've been busy with their vac schemes at the moment

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Hi all!

This feels completely unbelievable to say. But I was offered a training contract last week to start in 2022!

I genuinely have felt like I wasn't good enough for so long. After having a few hard years mentally and getting some horrible grades at university, I thought I wasn't capable of this.

I just want to say a huge thanks to this forum. You have all been so amazing (especially @Jessica Booker and @Alice G). Thank you for lifting me up when I was down and didn't believe in myself.

YESSSSS YESSSS YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

Has anyone heard from Slaughter post TC AC? I had mine two weeks ago.

 

[c1070]

I can’t believe I’m writing this but I’ve been offered a TC…..!!!!!! This was my third app cycle so I have literally been waiting years for the call and I was so over the moon I cried!!!!!

Thank you so much to everyone on this forum I was pretty active last year but have kept a much lower profile this season partly because I’ve been so exhausted by the entire process but all the support and resources have been invaluable!!!!!

I fully understand how difficult balancing work apps and life can be… but keep going guys we’ve all got this!!!!

 

[Anon 11031]

I can’t believe I’m writing this but I’ve been offered a TC…..!!!!!! This was my third app cycle so I have literally been waiting years for the call and I was so over the moon I cried!!!!!

Thank you so much to everyone on this forum I was pretty active last year but have kept a much lower profile this season partly because I’ve been so exhausted by the entire process but all the support and resources have been invaluable!!!!!

I fully understand how difficult balancing work apps and life can be… but keep going guys we’ve all got this!!!!

MASSIVE CONGRATS! Make sure to celebrate - three cycles of hard work has paid off!

Who is the lucky firm?! Again, huge well done!

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

I can’t believe I’m writing this but I’ve been offered a TC…..!!!!!! This was my third app cycle so I have literally been waiting years for the call and I was so over the moon I cried!!!!!

Thank you so much to everyone on this forum I was pretty active last year but have kept a much lower profile this season partly because I’ve been so exhausted by the entire process but all the support and resources have been invaluable!!!!!

I fully understand how difficult balancing work apps and life can be… but keep going guys we’ve all got this!!!!

WOOOOOO congrats!!!! That's amazing!!! Who is the lucky firm?

 

[M777]

Anyone know when firms generally start getting back to candidates for Direct TCs? Waiting on quite a lot of applications now- DWF, Macfarlanes, BCLP, eversheds, WFW and others!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I can’t believe I’m writing this but I’ve been offered a TC…..!!!!!! This was my third app cycle so I have literally been waiting years for the call and I was so over the moon I cried!!!!!

Thank you so much to everyone on this forum I was pretty active last year but have kept a much lower profile this season partly because I’ve been so exhausted by the entire process but all the support and resources have been invaluable!!!!!

I fully understand how difficult balancing work apps and life can be… but keep going guys we’ve all got this!!!!

Amazing news!!

 

[Daniel Boden]

I can’t believe I’m writing this but I’ve been offered a TC…..!!!!!! This was my third app cycle so I have literally been waiting years for the call and I was so over the moon I cried!!!!!

Thank you so much to everyone on this forum I was pretty active last year but have kept a much lower profile this season partly because I’ve been so exhausted by the entire process but all the support and resources have been invaluable!!!!!

I fully understand how difficult balancing work apps and life can be… but keep going guys we’ve all got this!!!!

So thrilled for you! What an amazing moment for - make sure to celebrate lots with your family and friends

 

[Jooooopp7]

hiya, wondering if anyone knows how many trainees White and case recruit directly from training contract apps and also am I right in thinking that there is no word limit for the cover letter? - trying to decide whether I should put effort into this application or just focus on others as Im so busy with full time work atm

 

[lawgal101]

Hi, I'm currently completing an application and oddly noticed that there isn't a word count to the questions. The questions are very wide, I feel like I can go on and write an essay haha... With that being said, how many words would you say is appropriate, should I limit myself to a specific amount (250-500 words)?

 

[zigzag84]

If anyone has had any experience with Fried Frank please can you send me a message!! Thank you

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi, I'm currently completing an application and oddly noticed that there isn't a word count to the questions. The questions are very wide, I feel like I can go on and write an essay haha... With that being said, how many words would you say is appropriate, should I limit myself to a specific amount (250-500 words)?

What are the questions?

 

[lawgal101]

What are the questions?

The questions are regarding the following:
- Key business challenges for the firm over the next 3-5 years (I don't know when to stop with this one)
- Extracurricular activities and how these skills will help in becoming a successful lawyer
- What first class client service looks like to you and examples of where you have delivered first class client/customer service
- Example of when you have been able to identify an opportunity and make it happen
- How you believe you fit with X firm's corporate value?

 

[Jacob Miller]

Finishing work to come online to all the TC announcements has been a lovely way for my evening to go! Many congratulations to all those who have secured offers.

To those who didn't, especially after AC's etc - as hard as it is, try not to fret too much. People go through this at different paces, some of those who go on to be the best lawyers were 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th cycle applicants! Take some time to recover emotionally (ice cream/ takeaway/ wine/ dogs are all highly recommended), and don't beat yourself up about it. You'll get there.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

The questions are regarding the following:
- Key business challenges for the firm over the next 3-5 years (I don't know when to stop with this one)
- Extracurricular activities and how these skills will help in becoming a successful lawyer
- What first class client service looks like to you and examples of where you have delivered first class client/customer service
- Example of when you have been able to identify an opportunity and make it happen
- How you believe you fit with X firm's corporate value?

I’d go with up to 400 per question. More than 2,000 words is a lot to read.

One question could be slightly longer if another is shorter though.

 

[lawgal101]

I’d go with up to 400 per question. More than 2,000 words is a lot to read.

One question could be slightly longer if another is shorter though.

That sounds reasonable!
Thank you!!

 

[glaw23]

Anyone know just how strict A Level requirements are with firms? I imagine very strict, but just wanted to check. I am running out of firms I can apply to, and most of the firms I wanted to apply to have high A Level requirements so I ended up avoiding them.

I got CDE on my A Levels after struggling with my mental health. The flip side of this is that I don't like explaining it in mitigating circ. because I feel they don't view my mental health particularly favourably either lol, but I do it if I need to.

@Jessica Booker , do you have any info on this?