TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[traineewannabe]

Has anyone heard back from Winckworth Sherwood (WS) post first interview? We were meant to hear back COB yesterday but there's been no communication

 

[Indigo1996]

Just heard back from Browne Jacobson (Birmingham office) after applying on March 1st, SJT on the 30th of March. Got a Telephone Interview, (honestly, was not expecting it because it's been so long). Do they normally take ages? Also, any tips?

 

[Traineeoneday]

Does anyone know how many people are generally at Foot Anstey’s DTC AC and how many they generally recruit via DTC? Thanks!

 

[User5678]

Howard Kennedy VI invite post Watson Glaser. If anyone has done this before please please dm me or reply to this thread

Would be very grateful for any tips!

Thanks very much!

 

[bored7887]

anyone got any experience with applying for dentons? Their direct TC route is still open for another 2/3 weeks but I think it's rolling and opened in december
so not sure what chance i have this late?

 

[Tintin06]

anyone got any experience with applying for dentons? Their direct TC route is still open for another 2/3 weeks but I think it's rolling and opened in december
so not sure what chance i have this late?

I’m also applying there funnily enough. It’s different to my VS firms. But what is there to lose?

My experience is mostly US firms. How do I justify applying there? Honestly struggling for motivation just now. Dream firm is White & Case. However, I’ve never actually worked there.

So many apps have led nowhere. It’s hard to keep going, honestly.

Best of luck with your app.

 

[dlc3266]

Does anyone know if the Fried Frank deadline is 23/5 12am, or 22/5 12am? The website just says 'the deadline is 23/5'. Thanks!

 

[Tintin06]

Does anyone know if the Fried Frank deadline is 23/5 12am, or 22/5 12am? The website just says 'the deadline is 23/5'. Thanks!

I think 23:59 on 23rd May.

 

[TortillaTC]

How rolling is BCLP? Is submitting my application in the next 2 days worth it or should I take a few extra days to perfect it?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

How rolling is BCLP? Is submitting my application in the next 2 days worth it or should I take a few extra days to perfect it?

Ive submitted my app on the last day and still gotten through

 

[User5678]

Beale and co DTC partner and HR interview invite. The only thing mentioned in their email is the interview would be for 30 mins on teams.

Does anyone who did the interview for the firms VS know what the interview is like (commercial or motivation and competency based or a mix of both?)

many thanks!

 

[B101]

Does anyone know how long Ashurst typically takes to get back to candidates after the first stage interview?

 

[Amma Usman]

How rolling is BCLP? Is submitting my application in the next 2 days worth it or should I take a few extra days to perfect it?

I have just checked their website and seen they operate a rolling recruitment. The deadline is May 31st, but since @futuretraineesolicitor mentioned success with submitting quite close to the deadline, it’s worth a shot. It’s always better to submit a quality application, than a rushed one. I’d still say to try and submit it quite early on before the deadline though.

Best of luck with the app, I know you’ll do great. Feel free to let us know if you have any more questions before submitting!

 

[Amma Usman]

Yeah Shoosmiths said no thank you. Not sad about it though, don’t think it was a good culture fit.

I’m really sorry about this. Please remember that this rejection does not define your journey at all. It hurts in the moment, and please allow yourself to feel those feelings…

Then rise up stronger.

Even being in the process is a testament to what’s coming.

You absolutely got this..!

 

[Amma Usman]

Does anyone know if the Fried Frank deadline is 23/5 12am, or 22/5 12am? The website just says 'the deadline is 23/5'. Thanks!

In situations like this where it’s unclear, or where one may not be able to reasonably reach GR before the deadline, I recommend just submitting a day before to be safe.

 

[Amma Usman]

Does anyone know how long Ashurst typically takes to get back to candidates after the first stage interview?

Hi there,

I have just spoken to someone that has gone through the process, and they mentioned roughly two weeks. However, I would not worry if you haven’t heard back within this time frame, as recruitment processes vary year on year, and it could just be that they are still sifting through ACs.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Just an FYI for those wanting to make Direct TC applications:

 

[ReedSmithBecca]

Hi all, I'm excited to share that we have opened a Direct TC route at Reed Smith! We are accepting applications from gradates (including those due to graduate this summer). The deadline is 20th June and we are recruiting on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, feel free to visit our AMA thread here.

Apply here.

 

[law_junkie]

Hi all, I'm excited to share that we have opened a Direct TC route at Reed Smith! We are accepting applications from gradates (including those due to graduate this summer). The deadline is 20th June and we are recruiting on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, feel free to visit our AMA thread here.

Apply here.

Could I still apply, even if i did apply for the vacation scheme ?

 

[TortillaTC]

I have just checked their website and seen they operate a rolling recruitment. The deadline is May 31st, but since @futuretraineesolicitor mentioned success with submitting quite close to the deadline, it’s worth a shot. It’s always better to submit a quality application, than a rushed one. I’d still say to try and submit it quite early on before the deadline though.

Best of luck with the app, I know you’ll do great. Feel free to let us know if you have any more questions before submitting!

Thank you so much