TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[StewartJones]

NRF PFO

 

[taetae]

NRF PFO. This really sucks. I did well in the test. My report was all above average. Argh. It's a sign to just give up. This year's application season has been the worst.

Last year I got through to 2 ACs and a couple of video interviews. Even secured a vac scheme at a magic circle firm. You'd think after all that I'd be progressing further with direct TC apps. But no, it's only been rejections all year.

 

[ant]

Also NRF PFO…

 

[SamiyaJ]

Also NRF PFO. Onto the next one 😭🤞🏾

 

[PlscanIhaveaTC]

NRF PFO. This really sucks. I did well in the test. My report was all above average. Argh. It's a sign to just give up. This year's application season has been the worst.

Last year I got through to 2 ACs and a couple of video interviews. Even secured a vac scheme at a magic circle firm. You'd think after all that I'd be progressing further with direct TC apps. But no, it's only been rejections all year.

I’m in the same situation - plssss don’t give up if this is your dream!!

 

[Gday33]

Also NRF rejection! Didn’t rate their test anyway 😂😂

 

[CT1]

NRF PFO too

 

[Sharon Wu]

NRF PFO. This really sucks. I did well in the test. My report was all above average. Argh. It's a sign to just give up. This year's application season has been the worst.

Last year I got through to 2 ACs and a couple of video interviews. Even secured a vac scheme at a magic circle firm. You'd think after all that I'd be progressing further with direct TC apps. But no, it's only been rejections all year.

I wonder how much emphasis they put on the Artic Shores Test. I wonder if they still read the applications

 

[RonRod13]

NRF PFO. This really sucks. I did well in the test. My report was all above average. Argh. It's a sign to just give up. This year's application season has been the worst.

Last year I got through to 2 ACs and a couple of video interviews. Even secured a vac scheme at a magic circle firm. You'd think after all that I'd be progressing further with direct TC apps. But no, it's only been rejections all year.

progress is not always linear, dont give up

 

[Aga123+]

Hi @Jessica Booker - what would a cover letter consist of if there are also two application questions which cover why law and why X firm? Should I still cover those general points or keep it to why me?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker - what would a cover letter consist of if there are also two application questions which cover why law and why X firm? Should I still cover those general points or keep it to why me?

I would focus on "why me".

You can always separate the "why x firm" into why the opportunity at x firm in the application question and then put more of the cultural/working environment aspects of the firm into the cover letter.

 

[SuperLawyer18]

Clarion PFO. Worked so hard on the application as well but will continue to preserve.

 

[annalisekeating]

Got a vacation scheme offer

congrats!!

Which office is this for? I'm still waiting to hear back😬

 

[Szofi66]

Ashurst first stage AC (case study) invite, does anyone have any tips on how to practise and prepare? first time ever doing a case study

 

[Aga123+]

I would focus on "why me".

You can always separate the "why x firm" into why the opportunity at x firm in the application question and then put more of the cultural/working environment aspects of the firm into the cover letter.

Thank you @Jessica Booker

 

[gazdgazd11]

congrats!!

Which office is this for? I'm still waiting to hear back😬

Thank you! Reading (I applied for London & Oxford)

 

[SemperParatus]

People have started to get Ashurst ac’s, still nothing, think this is a pfo

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

People have started to get Ashurst ac’s, still nothing, think this is a pfo

Considering how few people on here have heard and how many will have applied I'm hoping more will be coming...

 

[CP2000]

is anyone still waiting to hear back from Blake Morgan for the London office?

I am thinking it's fair to assume a big PFO as people have already been getting vac scheme offers.

I emailed them and got an update! (although I don’t know if it was just a coincidence)

 

[Sharon Wu]

Any NRF VI's?