TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[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!

 

[EMB]

How many people are on the Burges Salmon AC?

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

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?

hi, may I know when you had applied and when you received the VI invite?

 

[James Wakefield]

Hey, does anyone have advice for the Withers AC? Thanks! 🙂

 

[RPA200]

hi, may I know when you had applied and when you received the VI invite?

Hi, I applied on the day of the deadline (Sunday night) and received the VI invite the next day.

 

[farrow]

Hi, I applied on the day of the deadline (Sunday night) and received the VI invite the next day.

Congratulations!

Guess that counts as PFO for the rest of us, who applied and haven't received a VI invite.

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

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

Hiya @pleasepleaseplease

Just wanted to add to the great advice you've already received. First off, well done on getting your results! I know it can feel discouraging when the numbers aren't exactly what you'd hoped for, but I want to reassure you that this absolutely doesn’t mean your chances are gone.

Grades are (and I can't stress this enough) just one part of the bigger picture. I’ve seen candidates with 2:2s go on to land vacation schemes and training contracts at top City firms that offer visa sponsorship; and on the flip side, I’ve also seen Oxbridge grads with Firsts struggle to get past the application stage. That said, a low 2:1 still meets the academic cut-off for many firms. If you feel like there were any mitigating circumstances that contributed to the lower marks, definitely include them when appropriate.

I think the best thing you can do now is focus on everything outside of your grades. Build out your commercial awareness, get some relevant legal or non-legal experience (even volunteering counts!), and most of all, work on writing sharp and well-researched applications. Good luck with your applications!

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Just over a month ago I got an email from Sullivan and Cromwell saying they have reviewed my training contract application and want to place it on hold. I haven't heard anything back from them since. Does anyone know what this means?

Hiya @Alex02! This usually means that your application hasn’t been decisively rejected; it’s still under consideration and may be moved forward depending on how the rest of the candidate pool shapes up. Given that it’s been over a month, I don't think there's any harm in politely following up to ask for an update. Hope you hear back with good news soon!