TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Legalstalker]

When answering this question:
Choose one of our clients and explain a challenge they are currently facing. What could the organisation do to overcome this challenge and how could we assist?

Would i speak about a specific client or what clients within a certain sector would face?

 

[Jessica Booker]

When answering this question:
Choose one of our clients and explain a challenge they are currently facing. What could the organisation do to overcome this challenge and how could we assist?

Would i speak about a specific client or what clients within a certain sector would face?

To me this is asking about a specific client where is says “choose one of”.

 

[Legalstalker]

To me this is asking about a specific client where is says “choose one of”.

Thank you @Jessica Booker

 

[spamelinazoid]

To me this is asking about a specific client where is says “choose one of”.

But would you name drop the client in the answer itself?

 

[Livvia]

Baker PFO haven’t even done an SJT, I thought it was automatic haha..

sorry about this. When did you apply ?

 

[Jessica Booker]

But would you name drop the client in the answer itself?

Yes - I would expect you’d need to identify them.

 

[NotLord Denning]

For those who got the verbal phone call from Freshfields post-AC - anyone been sent the contract yet?

 

[ADKM]

Has anyone here applied to Winckworth Sherwood’s 2026 TC? If so, have you heard back anything post app? They were supposed to come back to candidates by this week and I haven’t heard back. Starting to think it might be another PFO 😭

 

[trainee2025]

The Bakers app only gives you 150 words for the details/responsibilities bit on each role in the work experience section: since this is quite tight could I do bullet points for what I did and then some sentences at the end of what I learnt etc?

As a rule of thumb I tend to think bullet points in work experience sections are OK unless you can find something on the recruitment website etc. that indicates to the contrary. I think this would likely be a fair approach to take.

 

[studentdelaw786]

is NRF Direct TC rolling deadline?

 

[tcplease2345]

I did not make it past application stage for Baker Mckenzies vacation scheme, can I apply for the dircet tc or I will have to wait for the next cycle/

 

[RonRod13]

Are there any firms that have a strong white collar crime practice that are open for direct TC applications?

 

[summer16]

Are there any firms that have a strong white collar crime practice that are open for direct TC applications?

Kingsley Napley - applications are open until May I think

 

[RonRod13]

Kingsley Napley - applications are open until May I think

Thanks I saw that, but they don’t sponsor the gdl and expect you to self fund it

 

[HarmonyN]

RPC WGT invite.

 

[sarahlawconvert]

First-stage interview Winckworth Sherwood. My first application cycle and interview 🥹. Grateful if anyone has advice about the recruitment process at WS!

 

[trainee2025]

Are there any firms that have a strong white collar crime practice that are open for direct TC applications?

Paul Hastings is open until the summer I believe

 

[VMS]

is NRF Direct TC rolling deadline?

Pretty sure it's non-rolling.

 

[Jessica Booker]

DLA VS and CMS TC offer this cycle, genuinely speechless 🥹🥳

Amazing news! Congratulations (you’ll have to change your screen name as it’s clearly not accurate 😂!)

 

[Zaidoz10]

Hi @Jessica Booker I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. I have two questions regarding an application I’m making to a firm in the Middle East if you don’t mind:

1. The application has two written response questions and they’re “Why are you interested in this position?” And “What interests you in a career at our firm?” These questions are kind of similar so I decided to focus on different points for each one. For the first one, I focused on why my academic and personal background (being from the Middle East and having lived here my whole life) sparked my interest in the firm, the firm’s overall coverage in the region and its training quality. For the second question I focused on 5 of the firm’s practice areas and explained why they interest me and how the firm excels in them and how that all ties to my development as a lawyer. Would you say this is a good approach I am taking? I am trying my best to not be repetitive in my responses as these questions are similar.

2. My second question is regarding the word count. There is no max word limit on the application questions. What is a good range to stay in? I’ve written 600 words for each as of right now. Is that too much? So sorry for the long message. Thank you!