TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[sibs23]

Just received a belated WDGAFO from Blake Morgan after six months.

Thank you for your application for a Training Contract with Blake Morgan and please accept our apologies for the delay in responding.

Having reviewed our needs and approach to selection for future intakes, we decided to only progress candidates to interview this year who expressed an interest in becoming a future Trainee within our Southampton office and we have now reached the quota of offers. Unfortunately, we will therefore not be progressing with your application on this occasion.

That's crazy! I had the same response but this was back in May!

 

[Gabytorres_h]

Just received an invite to the Amberjack for SH (applied on the 27th of July). Also, has anyone received invitations to AC or PFO from Hogan Lovells? I did the WS only 2 days ago.

 

[Jaysen]

Same 😔 Stephenson Harwood PFO

I’m at work atm and on the verge of tears. I’ve tried so hard to do well and to get a training contract as in I was working 30+ hours a week at work last winter whilst studying the LPC full time and ended up in hospital on New Year’s Day. I’ve gotten to video interview stages and then to the online assessments at different firms. I’ve tried to gain experience, gotten those and the TC knock downs have gotten to me so much that I struggle with anxiety now. That application might have been my last one, I don’t think I have it in me anymore. It takes so long for me to even in put my work experience like I can’t do it in one go, I’ve tried everything. I feel really down, I’m trying to stop the tears falling down my face as I sit at my desk at the minute. I don’t feel good enough when on paper, I should be and I’ve hit a wall. A wall that I don’t want to climb over this time; I’m just going to turn around.

I'm really sorry to hear this. if it would help to have a quick call to talk it through, please feel free to drop me an email at [email protected].

 

[trainee4u]

That's crazy! I had the same response but this was back in May!

it's unclear, I think possibly their level of WDGAFery was that high - I said that I was open to any location, so IDK if this is actually the PFO for Southampton but they reused the same email.

 

[Superfrozone]

Anyone hear back from Perkins Coie yet? Thanks!

Have you heard back yet?

 

[trainee4u]

This is gonna be PMC ffs 🤣

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Can only assume its PFO for those of us who actually know how to spell Penningtons

 

[Law queries]

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Can only assume its PFO for those of us who actually know how to spell Penningtons

when did they hear from them, if you have any idea?

 

[EG3]

Unrelated to TCs - I received an invite to do an assessed mini-pupillage at 1cor. I’ve not done one before so if anyone has any insight, even if it’s just general tips, that’d be great (feel free to DM me).

 

[ttyl]

anyone interview with Al Tamimi in june for direct tc or anything else? have they emailed you since? cause I kind of got ghosted... no feedback or anything

 

[hopeful33]

Hi! I received a VI invite for Stephenson Harwood. Could anyone provide some insight on the questions? This is my fourth application cycle and quite literally my last shot this time around. I really struggle with VI's and would appreciate any insight. thanks

 

[Kenomy]

Has anyone heard anything further from Hogan Lovells? An AC invite?

 

[t-0147]

Hi! I received a VI invite for Stephenson Harwood. Could anyone provide some insight on the questions? This is my fourth application cycle and quite literally my last shot this time around. I really struggle with VI's and would appreciate any insight. thanks

You have unlimited preparation time before answering, so I highly recommend planning your answer, practice saying it many times, even timing it, before officially recording it to suit the 2 mins answer. Even if the 4 questions end up taking over an hour, its worth it.

There are lots of math questions in this type of assessment, so have a calc ready, and maybe practice some beforehand as they are tricky as the English is often unlear

 

[hopeful33]

You have unlimited preparation time before answering, so I highly recommend planning your answer, practice saying it many times, even timing it, before officially recording it to suit the 2 mins answer. Even if the 4 questions end up taking over an hour, its worth it.

There are lots of math questions in this type of assessment, so have a calc ready, and maybe practice some beforehand as they are tricky as the English is often unlear

thank you so much!

 

[trainee4u]

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Can only assume its PFO for those of us who actually know how to spell Penningtons

And indeed it is

Thank you for your recent application to our Trainee Solicitor Programme for 2027.

As I am sure you will appreciate, firms such as Penningtons Manches Cooper receive many more applications for our trainee lawyer programme than we have to offer. The calibre was extremely high again this year and although we read your application with interest, we regret that we are unable to offer you an interview for the role.

 

[Law queries]

And indeed it is

Thank you for your recent application to our Trainee Solicitor Programme for 2027.

As I am sure you will appreciate, firms such as Penningtons Manches Cooper receive many more applications for our trainee lawyer programme than we have to offer. The calibre was extremely high again this year and although we read your application with interest, we regret that we are unable to offer you an interview for the role.

What the hell, why would they waste so much time of the candidates😭😭

 

[rosedunn]

Did anyone hear back from WFW post AC and has anyone heard from Paul Hastings?

 

[Detachedhades]

Hi, I am wondering if anyone else applied to Sinclair Gibson. If so please let me know, thanks.

 

[EG3]

Did anyone else not receive an email from PMC? Assume PFO if they've already invited some people to interviews, but thought I would've received an email saying so if others have

 

[Law queries]

Did anyone else not receive an email from PMC? Assume PFO if they've already invited some people to interviews, but thought I would've received an email saying so if others have

I guess so. I haven’t heard from them either and so is the case with a lot of other people, so can’t really assume an invite or a pfo..idk I mean let’s hope for the best!

 

[adrian_nlh]

And indeed it is

Thank you for your recent application to our Trainee Solicitor Programme for 2027.

As I am sure you will appreciate, firms such as Penningtons Manches Cooper receive many more applications for our trainee lawyer programme than we have to offer. The calibre was extremely high again this year and although we read your application with interest, we regret that we are unable to offer you an interview for the role.

I also received that at 20:34 right before I go to bed. How lovely!