TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[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!

 

[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

 

[SamiyaJ]

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

Hey,

Absolutely it’s worth applying- you just never know. When I went to book a slot it only gave me 1 option so I don’t know what that indicates as I’ve never attended an AC before.

You won’t lose out on anything if you apply so go for it!

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Hey,

Absolutely it’s worth applying- you just never know. When I went to book a slot it only gave me 1 option so I don’t know what that indicates as I’ve never attended an AC before.

You won’t lose out on anything if you apply so go for it!

Just on the back of that - did they give you much notice in advance of the AC?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Just on the back of that - did they give you much notice in advance of the AC?

A couple of weeks!

 

[SarahB3]

I was sent an invitation for the assessment&VI just now. I submitted my application on 03/06

Hey would love to hear about your experience with the video interview if you’re open to sharing. No pressure at all, but I’d really appreciate any insight or tips. Happy to connect or chat if that works for you

 

[TortillaTC]

I feel like a broken record at this point but has anyone that applied closer to the deadline for Reed Smith’s direct TC heard back? Good luck with the VI+SJT for those that received it already!

 

[SarahB3]

Has anyone here open to sharing their experience of the Reed Smith Tests and Online Interview for their Direct TC. I can provide in exchange insights of the firm's culture as well as experience of the assessment centre.

No pressure at all, but I’d really appreciate any insight or tips. Happy to connect or chat if that works for you!

 

[Tintin06]

I feel like a broken record at this point but has anyone that applied closer to the deadline for Reed Smith’s direct TC heard back? Good luck with the VI+SJT for those that received it already!

Applied when they opened and nothing.