TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Happycloud100]

Does anyone here know how many people convert Ropes and how many people convert Dechert?

 

[1349284364]

Does anyone have any experience of scoring badly on amberjack and still getting through to AC? I’m pretty disappointed after my Hill Dickinson assessment. I got:
High: applied intellect
Medium: numerical intellect
4446

I’ve previously got 6977 and I have no idea what I did differently this time but I did find it harder.

Do they take into account the video interview more or less? Very upset as this was my favourite firm Does anyone have any advice?

 

[ray_ray]

Does anyone know if Wiggin provides visa sponsorships for trainees?

 

[SoNash]

Anyone heard from Freshfields post AC? 🧍🏾‍♀️

 

[hannah04]

for Bakers, does anyone know what percentage of TCs spots are given to VS candidates versus direct TC candidates?

 

[spamelinazoid]

for Bakers, does anyone know what percentage of TCs spots are given to VS candidates versus direct TC candidates?

Last year from what I gathered it was 25ish VS 15ish TC bc they upped their trainee numbers. Before that it was I believe aroubd 20:10.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Last year it was 25ish VS 15ish TC bc they upper their trainee numbers. Before that it was 20:10.

Where did you hear this? I like those odds haha

 

[spamelinazoid]

Where did you hear this? I like those odds haha

I was applying and I also know a lot of trainees there. Seems to be about 30% intake from TCs consistently

 

[Jessica Booker]

Last year it was 25ish VS 15ish TC bc they upper their trainee numbers. Before that it was 20:10.

Are the TC numbers that low? It’s historically been much closer to 40 TCs a year.

 

[axelbeugre]

Does anyone know if Wiggin provides visa sponsorships for trainees?

If you cannot find this information on the website of the firm, I would suggest to email graduate recruitment and ask this question directly. As an international student myself, I think it is really important to get the most accurate information from the law firm itself.

 

[axelbeugre]

Hello. I am a 2023 graduate from a good university who intends to start PGDL either in May or September. I have some experience, working as an intern in a Bank for the past few months, but want to change to Law. Is it worth sending direct TC apps knowing that I have 0 legal experience? I would really appreciate any advice. If anyone could also advise which firms require legal experience and which don't for direct TC apps, so that I don't waste my time. Thanks again.

Law firms do appreciate people with experience in a corporate setting, so your experience in a bank will be very much appreciated. I think that you can start applying to direct training contracts and if something does not come your way, then I would prepare for vacation schemes applications starting in September. The good thing is you would have the knowledge from applying to direct training contracts now and you know what to do.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hello. I am a 2023 graduate from a good university who intends to start PGDL either in May or September. I have some experience, working as an intern in a Bank for the past few months, but want to change to Law. Is it worth sending direct TC apps knowing that I have 0 legal experience? I would really appreciate any advice. If anyone could also advise which firms require legal experience and which don't for direct TC apps, so that I don't waste my time. Thanks again.

If you have 0 experience, you may want to look to build that up in different ways before applying for TCs.

For instance, you could look out for careers events or do online work experience programmes on the likes of Forage. I would recommend building up as much alternative experience outside of internships to put yourself in the best position. You may also want to wait for some firms and apply for their winter schemes later this year as an alternative. For some firms you may need to wait 12 months before reapplying, and for those firms it may just be worthwhile waiting for their vacation scheme opportunities to come around.

 

[F12M34L]

Does anyone know if Wiggin provides visa sponsorships for trainees?

They do. Asked them back in 2022

 

[TCchaser24]

Has anyone heard back from Bristows after first round interview?

 

[SLJ00]

I've been invited to the AC at Harbottle & Lewis. Does anyone have any advice or tips on what to expect? Thanks!

 

[Untilwinter]

Does Ashurst actually recruit through the direct tc route?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Are the TC numbers that low? It’s historically been much closer to 40 TCs a year.

They increased their number to 40 last year, before that it was 30. Maybe they would be flexible if it was a strong year and they took on 30-35?

 

[Zi48]

They increased their number to 40 last year, before that it was 30. Maybe they would be flexible if it was a strong year and they took on 30-35?

So last year approx 25/40 were recruited from the VS and 15/40 were recruited from direct TC apps?

 

[IR174]

Does anyone know if you need to bring anything to the Freshfields AC? Like a laptop to read the article on?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Hi @Jessica Booker hope you are doing well. Could you please tell me, for Ashurst's Direct TC app:

Q1 Please use this open space to tell us about yourself, you may want to cover why you would like to train as a solicitor, your skills and achievements. (750 words max) *

Q2: Tell us why you are applying to Ashurst and what you know about the firm? (250 words max) *

Is it completely fine to not talk about Ashurst in Q1 at all and only talk about what the question really asks? (and ofcourse save everything Ashurst related for Q2) Thanks in advance.