TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[trainee4u]

All application cycles snd my results.

2017-18: Cleary VS AC, Slaughters WE
2018-19: Debevoise VS, Milbank VS offer
2019-20: Jones Day VS AC
2020-21: Travers Smith VS
2023-24: W&C AC, Latham AC, Ropes VS
2024-25: Morgan Lewis TI (and that’s it)

More focus on TCs this time. Still, 40 apps later - what gives? Not sure what the issue is.

Do you mean 40 apps this year? Or 40 apps total since 2017?
If it's 40 apps total, it seems you should expand your circle, as it looks like you're applying only to magic circle and US firms, whereas perhaps it would be better to qualify somewhere slightly less prestigious and you can always move post-Q.
I have made 100+ apps this year, I don't yet have a TC, but I can see that my employability is better at less prestigious firms, and perhaps whatever is causing you to fall at the final hurdle for these global elite firms would be non-fatal at lower ranking firms.

 

[Tintin06]

Do you mean 40 apps this year? Or 40 apps total since 2017?
If it's 40 apps total, it seems you should expand your circle, as it looks like you're applying only to magic circle and US firms, whereas perhaps it would be better to qualify somewhere slightly less prestigious and you can always move post-Q.
I have made 100+ apps this year, I don't yet have a TC, but I can see that my employability is better at less prestigious firms, and perhaps whatever is causing you to fall at the final hurdle for these global elite firms would be non-fatal at lower ranking firms.

40 apps for this application cycle. 100+ apps is seriously impressive though.

 

[legal18]

Is the Watson Farley & Williams TC rolling?

 

[lawyersum]

Hi everyone, sorry for the silly question but just to clarify: Slaughter and May's CV does not need all your module grades listed, that's what the application form is for?

 

[TC129129]

Anyone still waiting on GT post AC? They have handed out multiple TCs so I just want them to put us out our misery asap 🙏

 

[yk123489]

Hi everyone, sorry for the silly question but just to clarify: Slaughter and May's CV does not need all your module grades listed, that's what the application form is for?

yes, no need to list them in CV.

 

[Tintin06]

Quick question for you, please, @ReedSmithBecca. Apologies if this was already answered. How many TCs are available directly? Do most go to VS students? Thank you very much in advance.

 

[lawyersum]

yes, no need to list them in CV.

Thank you very much!

 

[Tintin06]

Holding myself accountable again (Ashurst rejection)

CC* ✅📝❌
HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅❌
Akin ✅❌
Sidley ✅❌
Orrick ✅❌
Willkie ✅🎥❌
Cooley ✅❌
Latham ✅❌
Milbank ✅❌
Kirkland ✅❌
Dechert ✅❌
Ashurst* ✅📝❌
Skadden ✅❌
Goodwin ✅❌
Covington ✅❌
Linklaters* ✅📝❌
Paul, Weiss ✅❌
Slaughters* ✅❌
Freshfields* ✅📝❌
Fried Frank* ✅
Reed Smith* ✅
Gibson Dunn ✅❌
Macfarlanes* ✅📝
White & Case ✅❌
Morgan Lewis ✅📞❌
Paul Hastings* ✅
White & Case* ✅
Morgan Lewis* ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅📝❌
Cleary Gottlieb ✅❌
A&O Shearman ✅📝❌
Vinson & Elkins ✅❌
Arnold & Porter ✅❌
Baker McKenzie ✅📝❌
King & Spalding* ✅❌
Winston & Strawn ✅❌
Morrison Foerster ✅❌
Sullivan & Cromwell ✅❌
Sullivan & Cromwell* ✅
Stephenson Harwood* ✅

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 📞 = TI; 🎥 = VI; ❌ = rejection.

*Training Contract applications.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Guys when's the Dentons deadline tomorrow, is it midnight?

 

[wannabe_solicitor]

Finally got my Ashurst PFO!!!! lol #we #move

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Note to all but especially those who self funded SQE and haven't secured a TC


Birketts has opened new offices in Bristol and Sevenoaks.

They are recruiting trainees to start in September 2025 in Bristol.

And also 2026 for both new offices.

Deadline early July. Saw it online earlier for anyone interested.

 

[Tintin06]

Holding myself accountable (Fried Frank rejection)

CC* ✅📝❌
HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅❌
Akin ✅❌
Sidley ✅❌
Orrick ✅❌
Willkie ✅🎥❌
Cooley ✅❌
Latham ✅❌
Milbank ✅❌
Kirkland ✅❌
Dechert ✅❌
Ashurst* ✅📝❌
Skadden ✅❌
Goodwin ✅❌
Covington ✅❌
Linklaters* ✅📝❌
Paul, Weiss ✅❌
Slaughters* ✅❌
Freshfields* ✅📝❌
Fried Frank* ✅❌
Reed Smith* ✅
Gibson Dunn ✅❌
Macfarlanes* ✅📝
White & Case ✅❌
Morgan Lewis ✅📞❌
Paul Hastings* ✅
White & Case* ✅
Morgan Lewis* ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅📝❌
Cleary Gottlieb ✅❌
A&O Shearman ✅📝❌
Vinson & Elkins ✅❌
Arnold & Porter ✅❌
Baker McKenzie ✅📝❌
King & Spalding* ✅❌
Winston & Strawn ✅❌
Morrison Foerster ✅❌
Sullivan & Cromwell ✅❌
Sullivan & Cromwell* ✅
Stephenson Harwood* ✅

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 📞 = TI; 🎥 = VI; ❌ = rejection.

*Training Contract applications.

34 rejections - six applications left outstanding.

 

[B101]

Ashurst final stage partner interview!! Any tips would be great

 

[Tintin06]

Anyone hear from Reed Smith yet?

 

[Thatlawgirl]

AHHH!! Ashurst final partner interview! - If anyone has any tips, I would really appreciate the advice. (still can't quite believe it😭)

 

[Filia]

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.

Hi! If I have completed the LPC, can I still apply for the direct TC? And if so, what is the starting date for it?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Nothing like Fried Frank sending me a PFO along with a confidential document which was obviously a mistake. Is this what they call.. leverage? 😏 I kid!!!

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Nothing like Fried Frank sending me a PFO along with a confidential document which was obviously a mistake. Is this what they call.. leverage? 😏 I kid!!!

Same here. Followed by an oopsy message!

 

[Tintin06]

Same here. Followed by an oopsy message!

Frankly, I really wish they hadn’t.