TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Is 2 months ahead of the deadline too early to send in a DTC application to a non-rolling firm?

Hiya @Legallywhatever

It’s definitely not too early. Two months ahead of the deadline is actually a great time to submit a non-rolling DTC application, as long as you’re confident it’s in strong shape. The key thing is quality. If you feel the application is already well thought out and polished, then there’s no reason to hold back. But before you send it off, I’d suggest going through it line by line with fresh eyes. Sometimes taking a bit of distance from what you’ve written can help you spot areas that could be clearer or more compelling.

If you can, I'd also recommend asking someone else to review it as well, since having another perspective can really highlight things you might not have noticed (e.g. small wording tweaks or gaps in your reasoning). You’re in a good position time-wise, so make the most of it by giving the application one final, thoughtful check before submitting.

Best of luck with the application!

 

[mmm918]

Can I apply to HFW DTC if my VS application was rejected in the same cycle?

 

[yueyueer]

That's what I don't get. If they're automatic shouldn't we be getting them right after we apply? Or maybe a day later max ? Idk it's been a week for mine. Also since they're rolling, I'm wondering whether they chose to not send out invites anymore. Any insight on this from anyone will be helpful

They’re automatic in the sense that everyone gets one — as far as I know, they’re sent out manually, and the grad rec team is tiny, which is why there tends to be a fair bit of delay.

 

[j.a55293]

Has anyone heard back from Winckworth Sherwood? Thought we were supposed to hear back by today

 

[Raspberry44]

Is anyone having issues with the Penningtons application form? It first showed me a set of questions, and now its only asking me for work experience and grades...

 

[elsx]

Has anyone heard back from Winckworth Sherwood? Thought we were supposed to hear back by today

I haven't yet but most of the emails we got were later in the afternoon so I assume we'll hear back later today

 

[Legallywhatever]

Hiya @Legallywhatever

It’s definitely not too early. Two months ahead of the deadline is actually a great time to submit a non-rolling DTC application, as long as you’re confident it’s in strong shape. The key thing is quality. If you feel the application is already well thought out and polished, then there’s no reason to hold back. But before you send it off, I’d suggest going through it line by line with fresh eyes. Sometimes taking a bit of distance from what you’ve written can help you spot areas that could be clearer or more compelling.

If you can, I'd also recommend asking someone else to review it as well, since having another perspective can really highlight things you might not have noticed (e.g. small wording tweaks or gaps in your reasoning). You’re in a good position time-wise, so make the most of it by giving the application one final, thoughtful check before submitting.

Best of luck with the application!

Perfect, thank you Ram!!

 

[BillSikes]

Has anyone heard back from Winckworth Sherwood? Thought we were supposed to hear back by today

75k a year, don’t offer SQE grant and they playing up like this 💀

 

[x_lauren112]

'Please provide any additional information that you think is relevant.'
What type of thing do we think is actually relevant...

 

[trainee4u]

'Please provide any additional information that you think is relevant.'
What type of thing do we think is actually relevant...

It really depends what you've managed to get out in the rest of the form, and what else you might have to say.

For example I would say "I am able to take SQE2 at the next sitting, with or without a preparation course, and would be able to start before 2027, if convenient."

Academic achievements that are not captured elsewhere would also be relevant. E.g., perhaps if you were awarded a scholarship.

 

[saminoriya]

K&S invited me for AC just now, but they run ACs on the dates when I have the vac scheme, so it looks like I will not be able to attend😭

 

[Mug Fan]

Humblebrag/mushy post alert…

Just found out I’ve secured a DTC. Incredibly excited to be getting off this carousel!

Just wanted to say thanks to this place for keeping me sane over the last few months. From sharing advice to hyping each other up, this place has been a reminder that there are still good people in the world (or on the internet at least)!

Thanks to @Jaysen for the commercial awareness course, I nailed my CA questions because of it and to @Amma Usman for helping me smash PE with your private equity guide and @Jessica Booker for general sanity checking!

That’s it for my Oscars acceptance speech. *cuts to commercials*

 

[OTT]

Has anyone heard from Harbottle post-first interview?

 

[Tintin06]

K&S invited me for AC just now, but they run ACs on the dates when I have the vac scheme, so it looks like I will not be able to attend😭

AC invite - that's really fantastic news. You could try explaining to them. I'm sure it happens quite often. Still, @Jessica Booker might know more. Good to see K&S making decisions. What're their dates out of interest?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Humblebrag/mushy post alert…

Just found out I’ve secured a DTC. Incredibly excited to be getting off this carousel!

Just wanted to say thanks to this place for keeping me sane over the last few months. From sharing advice to hyping each other up, this place has been a reminder that there are still good people in the world (or on the internet at least)!

Thanks to @Jaysen for the commercial awareness course, I nailed my CA questions because of it and to @Amma Usman for helping me smash PE with your private equity guide and @Jessica Booker for general sanity checking!

That’s it for my Oscars acceptance speech. *cuts to commercials*

you were one of us, and now you aren't. many congratulations

 

[tomaspessanha]

Can anyone that has successfully passed on to VI stage for Mayer Brown direct tc share their assessment results?

 

[saminoriya]

AC invite - that's really fantastic news. You could try explaining to them. I'm sure it happens quite often. Still, @Jessica Booker might know more. Good to see K&S making decisions. What're their dates out of interest?

they gave three dates to choose from: 7, 8 and 9th of April. I think they have just 3 ACs this year and if I cannot make any of those, they won't schedule another for me. But anyway I will try to ask for an alternative date.

 

[Tintin06]

they gave three dates to choose from: 7, 8 and 9th of April. I think they have just 3 ACs this year and if I cannot make any of those, they won't schedule another for me. But anyway I will try to ask for an alternative date.

So that's 1.3 TCs per AC?! Unless they're upping TC numbers obviously.

 

[Deleted member 31571]

K&S invited me for AC just now, but they run ACs on the dates when I have the vac scheme, so it looks like I will not be able to attend😭

Congrats, amazing news!! Does anyone know if K&S is sending out more invites?

 

[James Wakefield]

One of my 20 or so references in my Baker McKenzie app is ‘Baker Mckenzie’. Is my application doomed? 😕