TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Amma Usman]

Does anyone know how Reed Smith assesses the Feedback report?

And are the SJT and VI evaluated together or separately?

No problem, I appreciate you saying that! Yes, it's a blended assessment so we consider both elements together.

Hey. I’ve quoted a past post from @ReedSmithBecca which answers this question.

 

[amrita6399]

Thank you!

 

[Amma Usman]

I am prepping for the HFW AC coming up soon and I would love any insights/advice when it comes to shipping/maritime sector please! @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu

Hi. Lovely question. Is there anything more specific you want to know about this sector? Is it general details on what it is? The firm’s work there? Or anything else?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Hi. Lovely question. Is there anything more specific you want to know about this sector? Is it general details on what it is? The firm’s work there? Or anything else?

Hi Amma,

I’m more after commercial awareness/recent developments in the sector!

 

[Edisa]

I have the same background as yours. No ties to the UK. I got my first AC ever quite recently so it’s definitely possible.

Congratulations! Same background, hoping for the same soon.

 

[Tintin06]

I wish AP advertised more TBH. Had no idea about their DTC. Went for the VS route instead.

 

[Edisa]

the worst part about this cycle has been getting to 3 ACs but not being able to attend 2 of them because they wouldnt give a virtual alternative to the AC even if I lived in adifferent country :/

Sorry about that, RS. If you don't mind, could you share which these are? TCLA has a list of firms that offer virtual ACs and interviews or have the potential to.

I've been emailing some directly to find out as well. Ashurst so far has confirmed that they do.

 

[Amma Usman]

I wish AP advertised more TBH. Had no idea about their DTC. Went for the VS route instead.

Hey. Just to confirm, is this Arnold & Porter?

 

[Tintin06]

Hey. Just to confirm, is this Arnold & Porter?

Yeah that’s the firm I meant. Still, there’s always next year. It’s hard to apply to everywhere.

 

[Meghna]

Has anyone heard from Broadfield or TLT?

I haven’t heard from Broadfield yet either and am slightly concerned

 

[Mayooshi]

Received Reed Smith VI Invite🥹, applied on 29 May.

If anyone has prep tips for SJT and VI, please let me know!

Hey, have you completed it? If so, can you give any insight?

 

[BillSikes]

Anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson post TI? I was told we would hear back w/c 23rd

no. Acs are 9 and 17 July in Notts office I believe.

 

[avocadob]

Hey, have you completed it? If so, can you give any insight?

Congratulations on receiving the test and VI invite! Mind if I please ask when you applied and heard back? Thank you!

 

[tctrainingcontracttc]

Anything from Wiggin after the video interviews last week?

 

[helloj]

anyone heard from watson farley post VI?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

I haven’t heard from Broadfield yet either and am slightly concerned

Same!

 

[Alturistic whale]

Hey Team, I'm aware this is dependent on the firm, but at what stage in the recruitment process do academic/organisational referees get contacted?

Also, I was in a research project with a supervisor at University in a paid research internship, would my manager be suitable to put down as an academic referee? I worked closely with them and they will have more to comment on me than my actual lecturers.-It's still academic I guess (?) @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman - Thanks!

 

[zplookingforaTC]

Finished ACs for Baker McKenzie and Ashurst - I believe all of them are now done. PM me if you want to discuss how you found it

 

[SarahB3]

I was invited for assessment and VI all in one email today

Hey do you mind sharing your experience of how it went.

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

I am prepping for the HFW AC coming up soon and I would love any insights/advice when it comes to shipping/maritime sector please! @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu

Hey this is sort of unrelated (and congrats on the AC) but do you think it's still worth applying to HFW, or did anything indicate they've offered enough ACs to fill their intake? They're a dream firm for me but being employed distracted me from appreciating the fact that they're fully rolling. Thanks