TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Tintin06]

Does anyone know which firm offer a seat in restructuring & insolvency besides than MC firm or US firm like latham or akin?

From Chambers Student:

“Firms with a restructuring/ insolvency seat:
Addleshaw Goddard
Akin Gump
A&O Shearman
Ashfords
Ashurst
Baker McKenzie
BDB Pitmans
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Charles Russell Speechlys
Cleary
Clifford Chance
CMS
Dechert
DLA Piper
DWF
Eversheds Sutherland
Foot Anstey
Freeths
Freshfields
Gateley
Gowling WLG
Hogan Lovells
Howes Percival
Irwin Mitchell
Jones Day
Kirkland & Ellis
Latham & Watkins
Linklaters
Michelmores
Morrison & Foerster
Muckle
Norton Rose Fulbright
Orrick
Osborne Clark
Paul Hastings
Pinsent Masons
Ropes & Gray
RPC
Sidley Austin
Simmons & Simmons
Skadden
Squire Patton Boggs
Stevens & Bolton
TLT
Ward Hadaway
Wedlake Bell
Weil
White & Case
Womble Bond Dickinson”

 

[lawzade02]

Hey everyone! Does anyone know the exact TC deadline for WFW today? The website says it is 24th of June, but I could not find the exact time. Thanks in advance!

 

[RPA200]

Hi everyone, I’ve just been invited to Mayer Brown’s AC. The link to the booking website says I have until the 4th July to select my AC slot. I want to wait until Friday to hear back from Fried Frank, but I’m worried if I don’t pick the Mayer Brown slot soon enough that the firm would give it away? I’m a bit concerned but maybe I’m worrying over nothing. The email doesn’t mention a date by which I need to pick so I would just be going off the information on the booking website.

Anyone got any insight into whether I should pick sooner or wait to hear back from FF?

 

[fronuts99]

Nothing from Macfarlanes, Reed Smith, W&C. Only RS's deadline has passed though. Many have heard from RS though. But they only closed on 20/6.

Does anyone have any advice on Macfarlanes' online assessment? I heard its a blend of SJT and critical thinking (WG style), and have always struggled with SJTs. I heard we should we research the firm's values but still difficult to understand what exactly it is they want...Has anyone progressed through SJTs before and can offer some guidance?

 

[Raspberry44]

Has anyone done the Ashurst Partner Interview, I would really appreciate any advise!

 

[Amma Usman]

Hi everyone, I’ve just been invited to Mayer Brown’s AC. The link to the booking website says I have until the 4th July to select my AC slot. I want to wait until Friday to hear back from Fried Frank, but I’m worried if I don’t pick the Mayer Brown slot soon enough that the firm would give it away? I’m a bit concerned but maybe I’m worrying over nothing. The email doesn’t mention a date by which I need to pick so I would just be going off the information on the booking website.

Anyone got any insight into whether I should pick sooner or wait to hear back from FF?

It’s worth choosing the Mayer Brown slot soon, so as to select the time which is most convenient for you. Delaying may mean this is not possible. You can then weigh your options when you hear back from FF, and know how to best proceed in terms of communication.

 

[Amma Usman]

Hey everyone! Does anyone know the exact TC deadline for WFW today? The website says it is 24th of June, but I could not find the exact time. Thanks in advance!

Usually when I see this, I try to submit the day before just to be safe. For some firms it’s midday (12pm), others it’s 11:59pm, others 12am, etc. For some it may even be a very random time during the day. So, when it’s not reasonable to hear back from grad rec, i.e, when it‘s too soon to the deadline, it’s worth submitting a day before just to be safe.

 

[Amma Usman]

i've worked on the same landmark aviation case as morgan lewis, do you reckon this okay to mention in my application as the ruling has been handed? @Amma Usman

I am unsure about the extend of disclosure/ confidentiality on this, though looking at it objectively, I can see why a candidate may want to mention this in order to stand out.

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

TLT Direct TC PFO

 

[NJS]

I am unsure about the extend of disclosure/ confidentiality on this, though looking at it objectively, I can see why a candidate may want to mention this in order to stand out.

I put it in anyway lol, just said I worked on the same case, and stated vaguely the type of work I did (which would be the same on their side really), but used it to make the point that I could hit the ground running as I am familiar with working on similar landmark deals as the firm and the skills i've gained off that

 

[wannabe_solicitor]

TLT Direct TC PFO

Sameeeeeee </3

 

[ssszzg]

Hi! Just received a VI invitation from GLD/Government Legal Department - was wondering whether anyone has any experience with them? (or just any tips on virtual interviews because I seem to always get rejected at this stage!)

 

[FCL25]

Hi. Can someone clarify the differences between a strengths-based interview and a competency-based interview? From what I've come across, a strength-based question is just a competency in disguise, as both require evidence of previous experience. If that's the case, how should I go about preparing for and actually structuring my answers? Is there a list of common strength-based interview questions I can use to prep?

 

[eddiemxlii]

Anyone had anything from MacFarlanes, RPC, Arnold Porter , White & Case and Reed Smith post VI and asestment?

just got interview for A&P

 

[eddiemxlii]

Hi everyone, just got A&P DTC interview - would appreciate any advice from those who have taken A&P before.

(I have done Hogan Lovells TC interview from vac scheme0

 

[TortillaTC]

Does Macfarlanes prefer bullet points or longer written text for the WE descriptions?

 

[trainee4u]

Hey everyone! Does anyone know the exact TC deadline for WFW today? The website says it is 24th of June, but I could not find the exact time. Thanks in advance!

allhires is always midnight UK time.

 

[ReedSmithBecca]

Last I remember, about 15. Though, I’ve tagged @ReedSmithBecca to confirm this.

We recruit 26 Trainees each year

 

[LoveAspireLAW]

Anyone heard back from FF post first-stage interview?

 

[rosedunn]

If no A&P interview invite do you think it is a no :/