2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker, for video interviews I tend to practice with a timer and eventually learn my answers by heart. If the questions are the same as the ones I rehearsed I may sound a bit unnatural or not spontaneous, do you know if this is something that is taken into account when assessing VIs?

Many thanks

Yes, it will be taken Into account if it seems over practised/rehearsed. The interiswera will want a sense this is a genuine answer, and there is a risk that it won't me across as such is rehearsed.

 

[Anon 11031]

After 3 cycles and countless rejections, I have accepted a TC with my dream firm Very grateful for TCLA.

I posted the below just before my first interview with the firm and it's been difficult to go through the already intense process while grieving (& starting a new job!), but I somehow did it!



Would be very happy to help other people if I can, just send me a message.

Hasn't quite sunk in yet!

Huge congratulations, I recall you posting the initial quoted post. That is some absolutely incredible resilience and I'm so happy to hear you were successful!

Hopefully things are getting easier now, if only slightly, and you can celebrate this huge achievement!

 

[Penelope]

Huge congratulations, I recall you posting the initial quoted post. That is some absolutely incredible resilience and I'm so happy to hear you were successful!

Hopefully things are getting easier now, if only slightly, and you can celebrate this huge achievement!

Thanks so much! Congrats to you too

 

[YJyj]

Has anyone heard from Ashurst post- online assessments yet? For TC

 

[A M]

Has anyone heard from Ashurst post- online assessments yet? For TC

I have not heard anything post submitting my app.

 

[RkRk0681]

Hi everyone. For my upcoming AC I have to give a presentation on a fairly niche topic (in light of Brexit, should Scotland be able to have another referendum & what should the questions be). I know that I'll have to state my opinion, present both sides of the argument & back up mine, answer the questions and relate it back to the firm, but does anyone have any other suggestions on the structure? Any help is appreciated

 

[Matt_96]

Anyone heard from Harbottle and Wedlake Bell?

I have my final round interview with Wedlake Bell on Monday. Had my first round interview on the 8th July. I think they are still actively interviewing though.

 

[EVjuji]

I have my final round interview with Wedlake Bell on Monday. Had my first round interview on the 8th July. I think they are still actively interviewing though.

Is this for the 2022 or 2023 intake?

 

[Georgina Evans]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I was supposed to be finding out the outcome from a vac scheme I did last week this afternoon. However, something has come up with the lady at the firm who has asked to cancel and reschedule our meeting until mid next week.

I've been so nervous and anxious about the call this afternoon that I'm obviously disappointed to not be finding out today but having to wait until next week and don't want to carry my anxiety through any longer.

Is there anything I can do, i thought about emailing grad rec and asking if they could deliver my outcome via email or short call today to put me out of my anxious worry and then have the feedback call later in the week or to just put up with the stress for 5 more days.
I just don't want to do anything that could reflect badly on me in any way as I understand that things come up meaning our meeting isnt possbile today- any advice would be great.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this but I was supposed to be finding out the outcome from a vac scheme I did last week this afternoon. However, something has come up with the lady at the firm who has asked to cancel and reschedule our meeting until mid next week.

I've been so nervous and anxious about the call this afternoon that I'm obviously disappointed to not be finding out today but having to wait until next week and don't want to carry my anxiety through any longer.

Is there anything I can do, i thought about emailing grad rec and asking if they could deliver my outcome via email or short call today to put me out of my anxious worry and then have the feedback call later in the week or to just put up with the stress for 5 more days.
I just don't want to do anything that could reflect badly on me in any way as I understand that things come up meaning our meeting isnt possbile today- any advice would be great.

I don’t think there is anything you can do. They have clearly delayed for a reason and would have considered other options like an email or someone else calling you if that was appropriate/feasible.

These type of things happen all the time unfortunately, and especially with things like Covid, disruption can happen far too quickly. I would focus on putting your attention elsewhere for the time being and waiting until the call next week.

 

[hopefullawyer101]

Freshfields anyone?

I got the WG invite today

 

[Matt_96]

Is this for the 2022 or 2023 intake?

AFAIK they are recruiting for both at the same time. I could be wrong though. Your best bet is to email grad rec.

 

[hopefullawyer101]

Freshfields AC! This is my first AC, if anyone has any tips I would be really grateful!!

Hey! I am currently waiting to find out if I got AC for Freshfields (fingers crossed!!!!!) To prepare, do you have any information on yours that you could share? How did it go?

 

[SS1]

I got the WG invite today

Hi - when did you apply? if you don't mind saying

 

[hopefullawyer101]

Hi - when did you apply? if you don't mind saying

No problem. On the deadline, so very late in the day! I'm sure that the order is random though

 

[ELaw2021]

Has anyone heard from Rosenblatt post interview?

 

[SS1]

No problem. On the deadline, so very late in the day! I'm sure that the order is random though

ah thank you - good luck on your WG

 

[lawstudent12345]

ah, if we haven't heard back from freshfields yet does that mean it's a rejection?

 

[hopefullawyer101]

ah, if we haven't heard back from freshfields yet does that mean it's a rejection?

No! They only just started sending WG today I think

 

[hopefullawyer101]

ah thank you - good luck on your WG

Thanks I am so rubbish at them but I hope this one goes ok