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  1. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Last year I got told about the interview on 23rd June, got the email to book the slot on the 29th, and my interview was 7th July
  2. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I think most of us that got told 31st May were waiting post app not post interview
  3. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-vacation-scheme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2022-2023.6136/ Not sure if there’s any more recent info but I still use this
  4. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Not sure about AG but the past couple years Eversheds has said they filled all their spaces through the VS and didn’t consider direct TC apps
  5. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I know at least one person got it through the direct TC route last year, which might seem low but they only take on around 3-4 trainees a year
  6. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Last year I don’t think anyone heard from Ashurst till May
  7. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    They might’ve changed it now but yeah, last year they were both in the same stage. I did them on the same day as I had to do the interview virtually cause I was on year abroad, but I think most people had the case study on another day (but wasn’t a separate stage)
  8. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yeah for direct TC last year I had the case study and interview with an associate and HR team rep, then after that there was a final interview with 2 partners
  9. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    The test isn’t automatic, they review applications first
  10. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The final interview is during the vac scheme so it’s just those 3 tasks at the AC
  11. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There are like 5 VI questions in the job sim so I would practice some VI questions. There’s also a short written task but I don’t think you can prepare much for that or the SJT sections
  12. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    If you log in to the portal it says the exact deadline
  13. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They’re non rolling for TC
  14. Z48

    SQE Resit Policy by Law Firm

    I’ve also seen Slaughter and May has ‘taken similar action’ to CMS and CC but they said “each instance is assessed on a case-by-case basis.” https://www.legalcheek.com/2024/03/cms-and-slaughters-latest-firms-to-withdraw-tc-offers/
  15. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If you know you definitely prefer the direct TC firm then I would say there’s no point. But if you’re not sure, and still considering the other firms then it could be worth completing the vacation schemes to help with your decision
  16. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    So last year approx 25/40 were recruited from the VS and 15/40 were recruited from direct TC apps?
  17. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think this post has some relevance, not sure which US firms you were referring to, but if they recently started recruitment this might be part of why you’ve seen that trend? https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ask-willkie-farr-gallagher-anything.4439/post-152818
  18. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don’t actively look, I really try to limit my time on LinkedIn lol, they usually just come up cause someone in my network has liked the post or something
  19. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mine was for London
  20. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied in September and haven’t heard anything. When I emailed in January they said if you haven’t heard your application is still under consideration, but I’ve seen some offers on here and LinkedIn so I’m not hopeful

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