training contract

  1. Matthew Ashikhin

    Retrospective Funding

    Good day, I had a look around google and the forum to see if there was some comprehensive list of firms that fund the LPC (and perhaps even GDL) retrospectively, but I couldnt find one. I found that DWF Edwin Coe DLA Nabarro (up to 50%) Osborne Clarke (if you have completed less than half of...
  2. L

    help! Paralegal - can i take time off for vac schemes / assessment days?!?

    Hi all, i was wondering if anyone can give me some (relatively urgent) advice.!! I have been offered an interview for a paralegal position (11 month contract). I am worried because if i apply for VSs ( winter and spring) or have assessment days, i am not sure if i would be allowed to take...
  3. A

    TC Question

    Hi, does anyone know where to go with the question for BWB: In 2015 BWB became the first UK law firm to be awarded a B Corp status. If successful, how would you help the firm continue to be a socially responsible organisation? Is it more about CSR or pro bono?
    • Aghat2019
    • Thread
    • advice bates wells corporate law firms training contract training contract applications trainingcontract
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  4. J

    Asking for a TC in a different office?

    Hi all, I've got a VS lined up this summer at a firm's Bristol office. When applying, I thought I wanted to be in Bristol but I have since changed my mind and would like to be in London. What do you think is the best way (in the event of me receiving a TC offer) of saying "I'd really like a TC...
  5. J

    Asking for a TC in a different office to VS...

    Hi all, I've got a VS lined up this summer at a firm's Bristol office. When applying, I thought I wanted to be in Bristol but I have since changed my mind and would like to be in London. What do you think is the best way (in the event of me receiving a TC offer) of saying "I'd really like a TC...
  6. A

    Cover Letter

    Hello Everyone, I was just wondering for the "Why you should chose me" section of a cover letter, how detailed to I need to be? At the moment I have listed skills that I posses that the firm has stated they are looking for on their website. I have then stated how I have demonstrated these...
  7. O

    About to make another TC application

    Hi Guys, I am really new on here and there is so much to take in. I graduated from Leeds University with a 2:1. I worked for two years post graduation (although not in any law firm). I am about to make yet another TC application with Eversheds Sutherland and I will be honest, I am freaking...
  8. M

    Shoosmiths VC and TC Application

    Hi Guys, I am having a little trouble with answering this question: " In a competitive legal market, how do you think Shoosmiths remains successful and attractive to clients without compromising on profitability? There are many complex issues which may feed into this answer, but we would like...
  9. M

    Shoosmiths VC and TC Application

    Hi Guys, So I am having a little bit of a problem with this question for the Shoosmiths Application. "In a competitive legal market, how do you think Shoosmiths remains successful and attractive to clients without compromising on profitability? There are many complex issues which may feed into...
  10. A

    Should parents have the right to take children out of school during term time?

    Does anyone know how to approach this application question?! TIA
  11. J

    What counts as work experience?

    ... for applications, as some of the following advertised themselves as such but I don't feel as if they can be included? -Aspiring Solicitors workshop at Dechert LLP (it was mainly focused on applications, interviews, commercial awareness, Dragons Den type competition etc.) so I am not sure...
  12. FutureCity

    Clifford Chance - Assessment Day - Training Contract

    Hey, Was wondering if anyone had heard back from Clifford Chance for a Training Contract (especially for Middle East). When should I expect to potentially hear back for the assessment center date/interview? Best, S
  13. L

    Slightly worried before my TC

    Dear TCLA readers Provisio: I know lots of people on here are grinding away at getting their TC and I am sorry in advance if this post is irritating (if it's any help it took me two years and self funding to get to this point so I know the grind). I start my TC very soon at a Magic Circle firm...
  14. J

    US Firms TC Applications/Cover Letters

    Hi all, Does anyone have any tips on the application process for US firms that favour a CV and cover letter application over the standard online form/application questions way? e.g Greenberg Traurig. What should be included in the cover letter? What sources can you use to research such firms...
  15. A

    Ashurst TC interview!

    Just got invited to a TC interview with Ashurst! However, the invite mentioned that because Ashurst has received so many applications this year, the HR interview will take place as a telephone interview - essentially adding another layer to the application process I guess. Does anyone have any...
  16. yanerlim

    Which Law firms do not recruit heavily from Vac Schemes?

    As winter vacation scheme applications are coming to an end, I was wondering if anyone is thinking of applying straight for a TC? If so, information on whether firms recruit heavily from vacation schemes are important to understand the likelihood to be accepted for a TC. Awhile ago, I was...
  17. L

    Secured a training contract

    Hello, I’ve managed to secure a TC via a straight training contract application with an MC firm and I’m incredibly chuffed. This is after 1.5 years of trying, two vacation schemes, 5 ACs, 22 applications, and my family fairly sick of me... so I hope that shows trying again and again pays off...
  18. J

    How to find the competitors of the law firms?

    Hi Jaysen, This is my first time applying to the law firms - so I am actually quite new to all this process and it has been a rather daunting process as I see for every place there are approx 70-80 applicants. I was currently looking at DWF as their deadline is in June so it gives me time...
    • Jai C.
    • Thread
    • application form dwf interview magic circle silver circle training contract
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Applications Discussion

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