TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Vdfrz20]

Hey! Has anyone heard back from WFW post-vi? I did it on the 30th of June- haven't heard back anything. Should I mentally register it as PFO and move on? Or is there still hope 💔

 

[Vdfrz20]

I'd say hang on, cause i submitted just before deadline and obviously haven't received VI yet since its rolling basis. maybe theyre just slow and are processing all of us lazy applicants for VI before sending out the AC invite in bulk rather than batches. also do you have any tips for VI, dont blame you if you wanna gatekeep

I had a very strange experience- I submitted the application, and I got a VI invite in 45 mins- most likely auto triggered

 

[asdfghjkl]

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

stil waiting too, lmk if you hear back from them. good luck

 

[asdfghjkl]

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.

stop giving me hope lol. i got a foreign llb with 2:1 too and im absolutely cooked. howd you ever manage all those tc/ interviews? tips please

 

[asdfghjkl]

I had a very strange experience- I submitted the application, and I got a VI invite in 45 mins- most likely auto triggered

maybe could be depending on if youre from a target uni (RS?), 1:1, or something like that. are you any of these?

 

[asdfghjkl]

any tips for WFW AC?

you did the VI, i assume? any tips pls

 

[Vdfrz20]

I'd say hang on, cause i submitted just before deadline and obviously haven't received VI yet since its rolling basis. maybe theyre just slow and are processing all of us lazy applicants for VI before sending out the AC invite in bulk rather than batches. also do you have any tips for VI, dont blame you if you wanna gatekeep
@Vdfrz20

Dude hahah, It was my first vi, but here is how I prepared (pretty sure I bombed my wfw vi, congress crossed tho)

1) its super unnatural to talk while facing the camera, so practice practice practice
2) look up questions that the firm usually asks
3) stay a bit calm, you have 15-30 seconds to prepare- so take your time, read the questions
4) practice behavioural questions


I hope this helps ! I'm starting to think I might’ve gotten rejected post vi- but we’ll see 🤣

 

[Vdfrz20]

maybe could be depending on if youre from a target uni (RS?), 1:1, or something like that. are you any of these?

Nah, i dont even study in the uk lol

 

[asdfghjkl]

Hi all. Has anyone heard back from Macfarlanes DTC after completing the online assessment? I completed mine on 4 July and haven't heard anything since + I can't see a timeline on their website...

same boat. i got a feedback for the online test though, and it said something like my strengths were responsibility, adaptability and explaining, but weakness was building credibility. idk it was a load of something and cant quite make out if its good or not. good luck with yours, keep us in the loop if you receive AC

 

[asdfghjkl]

Dude hahah, It was my first vi, but here is how I prepared (pretty sure I bombed my wfw vi, congress crossed tho)

1) its super unnatural to talk while facing the camera, so practice practice practice
2) look up questions that the firm usually asks
3) stay a bit calm, you have 15-30 seconds to prepare- so take your time, read the questions
4) practice behavioural questions


I hope this helps ! I'm starting to think I might’ve gotten rejected post vi- but we’ll see 🤣

thanks mate. honestly you just gotta hang on till they finish VI for the rest of us. you might get some good news.

 

[asdfghjkl]

Hi everyone! Does W&C prefer bullet points or prose for their work experience section? I appreciate any info mentioned during recruitment events or law fair by their grad rec xx

idk i have always done bullet points, but i also only have PFOs so cant tell you.

 

[YS391]

Hi everyone! Does W&C prefer bullet points or prose for their work experience section? I appreciate any info mentioned during recruitment events or law fair by their grad rec xx

Id recommend writing in prose to be on the safe side. Most firms grad recs I've heard from prefer it and don't want bullet points. Only a few seem to not mind.

 

[B101]

Once a firm calls you with a TC offer how long does it take for them to send an email confirmation with that offer?

It took like 5 days for me to get an email

 

[Vdfrz20]

thanks mate. honestly you just gotta hang on till they finish VI for the rest of us. you might get some good news.

Have you received your VI link from wfw?

 

[TortillaTC]

Hi has anyone heard from Dorsey post submission? (Besides the confirmation email)

I can’t dm you but did you hear back positively or PFO @bibbs?

 

[Vdfrz20]

anyone heard from watson farley post VI?

Hey! Did you hear back from them ?

 

[johnnysins]

Anyone heard back from Paul Hastings for their DTC?

 

[YS391]

Anyone heard back from Paul Hastings for their DTC?

Nope, although their website said if we are succesfull we will hear back with an interview offer in August. I also think someone a few years ago on the forum got a 1st interview as late as August 23rd.

 

[RPA200]

I’ve been assigned two video interviews for White & Case. I assume I only have to submit one but it worries me that it still reads that I have a test remaining on the application site. Has this happened to anyone else?

 

[PK123333]

Anyone heard back from Slaughters? First application in a while as a career changer and I really hate how you end up caring and stressing about these outcomes even if you try and convince yourself it's not that important....

I completely relate. goodluck with your applications!