TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[Nemo_nana]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from Macfarlanes? 👀

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

In your opinion, would it be safe to assume that an email = PFO, and a phone call = positive response? (following the AC)

No - sometimes it can be PFO by call and an email on a positive update (that isn’t necessarily an offer).

 

[djqb]

No - sometimes it can be PFO by call and an email on a positive update (that isn’t necessarily an offer).

Thanks Jessica!

 

[Nemo_nana]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from Macfarlanes? 👀

should have added “post-app”

 

[Nad2468-]

Has anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson post telephone interview? 😊

 

[Life&Law]

Has anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson post telephone interview? 😊

Nope, had mine today and they said we would know by the end of the week 🙂

 

[TK123]

Does anyone have any advice for Slaughter and May interview or know where to look? Thanks, much appreciated!

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone been rejected from W&C post VI?

 

[MJ90]

Does anybody know how long Freshfields get back to people post ac? I forgot to ask!

 

[Nad2468-]

Nope, had mine today and they said we would know by the end of the week 🙂

Fab, thank you 😊 best of luck x

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Does anybody know how long Freshfields get back to people post ac? I forgot to ask!

Anything from a couple of hours to a couple of weeks

 

[APP]

Just got a PFO from Freshfields. They were 'the one', really gutted!
The TC application process takes so much out of you, especially when you end the year without any TC's. I hate how hopeful I get every time!

 

[SS1]

Just got a PFO from Freshfields. They were 'the one', really gutted!
The TC application process takes so much out of you, especially when you end the year without any TC's. I hate how hopeful I get every time!

Oh Sorry to hear- I think we've all been there, it really is exhausting! 😩 would you mind me asking if this was post app/vi/or ac?

 

[APP]

Oh Sorry to hear- I think we've all been there, it really is exhausting! 😩 would you mind me asking if this was post app/vi/or ac?

Appreciate it, yeah it really is! This was post WG.

 

[gcc07]

Hey all! Got PFO from Orrick this morning, was expecting at least get the WG invite. 😞 Anyway, that's my last application. Not sure if I want to go through another cycle again, hoping to get some input. Some firms PFO after WG and Reed Smith PFO after written interview(the 2nd stage following the app).Is it worth it to try these firms again in the next cycle?

 

[Barnsworth]

Nothing from HL. I was feeling optimistic but not so much anymore

They emailed me back saying "We are still reviewing applications and will be in touch as soon as possible with the outcome."

 

[M777]

Anyone else NEVER get scam calls unless they're waiting for the outcome of an AC?? I'm expecting a call following my final round TC interview and I keep getting HMRC scam calls

 

[Matt_96]

Just got a PFO from Freshfields. They were 'the one', really gutted!
The TC application process takes so much out of you, especially when you end the year without any TC's. I hate how hopeful I get every time!

As a friendly piece of advice from someone who took three cycles to get any offers, I strongly recommend not getting too invested into one particular law firm. It's not worth it when you get that PFO! It's sod's law that the apps you put the most effort into are the ones you'll be dumped on the quickest.

The best thing you can do is keep your eyes on the overall prize (getting any TC at a commercial firm) and be ruthless and clinical about rejections. Once you've figured out what works for you in terms of filling in the application forms bash them out and don't look back.

 

[MJ90]

I second this, it’s simply too out of your control (sadly) to view any firm as ‘the one’. Joining any big city firm would be a great achievement

 

[Matt_96]

Hey all! Got PFO from Orrick this morning, was expecting at least get the WG invite. 😞 Anyway, that's my last application. Not sure if I want to go through another cycle again, hoping to get some input. Some firms PFO after WG and Reed Smith PFO after written interview(the 2nd stage following the app).Is it worth it to try these firms again in the next cycle?

Yes. If you didn't get a face to face interview I would assume you are safe to apply again. Even if you do get to a face to face interview, some firms may still let you apply again, but it depends on the firm and their individual recruitment policies.

Just make sure you update your app and don't submit exactly the same one!