TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[apap]

2/3 for both verbal and numerical; then 7,6,7,7 in the pillars

Oh you did really well.

The VI standard must have been extremely high then. 😪

 

[tobywstress]

Oh you did really well.

The VI standard must have been extremely high then. 😪

I'm not entirely sure how they conduct their benchmark, but I can say that one of my questions went very poorly. It's also my first VI in a while and I just lost my ability to yap

 

[KSM]

Oh you did really well.

The VI standard must have been extremely high then. 😪

Yeah, most likely. I thought I did quite well in the VI, but after the general feedback report, I can safely say I probably missed some steps which would make my submissions stronger. Ah well, part & parcel of the TC application process.

 

[yuk0n]

I have got my final year results back and I have three 2:1s and three 2:2s. My overall grade is a low 2:1. How low have my chances become of getting a training contract? For context, I am an international student and to stay in the UK, I would require a decent salary so that it meets the salary threshold to get a work visa but most well-paying firms demand a high 2:1 if I'm not wrong

@Amma Usman

Just wanted to interject with my own experience. I got a low 2:1 too, with a non-insignificant number of 2:2 module results (on balance more 2:1 results however). I've managed to get to the AC stage with several MC and American firms, including getting a vac scheme with an American firm that I've heard is more strict on grades (I'm not sure how true it is that they are though).

I will say that my extracurriculars/experience is pretty strong and I did study a law degree at Oxbridge. I also had mitigating circumstances, HOWEVER, I didn't declare these for a couple of firms (just because I only started to declare them mid-cycle at someone else's advice) and still got interviews at these top firms. The point I'm getting at is that for many firms (I imagine there are a few firms that will scrutinise the finer details of your 2:1 so not 100% of them), for the most part the 2:1 is the grade at the top of the paper, and whilst there may be some further scrutiny you meet the requirements so it won't be disqualifying.

Can't comment anything re: the international visa stuff, sorry.

 

[apap]

Yeah, most likely. I thought I did quite well in the VI, but after the general feedback report, I can safely say I probably missed some steps which would make my submissions stronger. Ah well, part & parcel of the TC application process.

Yes, I compared my VI feedback with someone else and it's identical so not sure it's actually indicative as to how you did. I wrote all my answers down after I completed the VI while they were fresh in my mind so I can improve on them for the upcoming Vac Scheme applications. RS was never even on my radar but after this I am determined to reapply and hopefully get past their test and VI.

I'll dm you

 

[Daylight]

RS PFO as well. Quite sad, it was my first VI and I thought I did really well We keep it moving I suppose

 

[LRR23]

Those who heard back from Reed Smith about VI, when did you complete it?

 

[AlarmedBookkeeper448]

Sullivan & Cromwell DTC PFO - not shocked at all tbh but I shot my shot anyways
I applied on the 7th July
Goodluck to anybody else who is waiting to hear!

 

[farrow]

PFO from Sullivan & Cromwell. Deadline was 11/7, so at least quick turn around.

 

[SemperParatus]

Anyone have their Perkins Coie LBA interview scheduled yet!? Applied on 23 June and heard back 8 July if helpful. Thanks all!

Yep I also heard back I’m just waiting for them to schedule my interview, still haven’t got a date yet

 

[TortillaTC]

Those who heard back from Reed Smith about VI, when did you complete it?

Completed it 2nd July (got the invite 1st July)

 

[rosedunn]

any tips for WFW AC?

 

[rosedunn]

and morgan lewis ti? thank you!

 

[amrita6399]

Anyone who hasn't received an AC invite or a PFO from RS post-VI?

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

Anyone who hasn't received an AC invite or a PFO from RS post-VI?

I haven’t

 

[MaryAra299]

Has anyone heard back from Macfarlanes dtc after taking their online sjts apart from the report?

 

[amrita6399]

I haven’t

When did you do your VI?

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

When did you do your VI?

I completed mine on the 5th July. What about you?

 

[student101!]

Hi guys! Anyone heard back from WFW post VI?

 

[Hanzeeb]

I haven’t

I completed mine on the 12th