TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[YJ]

Thanks for the response Jessica! Unfortunately I'm at an Indian law school, and our university does not have any careers services like this. Nor are there many university seniors/alumni who have gone through the same process for UK firms and can help out. So online resources are the only place I can go to for this :/

Use 30 Minute Chat! Its a start up where you can book 30 minute zooms with people from certain firms, there is an option for application check!

 

[zizszhplum]

Hi, has anyone had any experience with the DWF VI? Just wondered if anyone could shed light on what to expect!

 

[zizszhplum]

I just had a question re 2nd year uni results - do firms expect you to achieve a 2:1 across every module or do they just want a 2:1 overall? I am in 2nd year so this isnt my final year results but in applications when stating each module grade, 2 of them are just below a 2:1. Will this affect whether I will pass the application stage?

 

[John Travoni]

I received the test invite on June 24th and completed it on the 27th, although I applied for the Bham office so not sure if this makes a difference?

Same

 

[lawcurious]

I just had a question re 2nd year uni results - do firms expect you to achieve a 2:1 across every module or do they just want a 2:1 overall? I am in 2nd year so this isnt my final year results but in applications when stating each module grade, 2 of them are just below a 2:1. Will this affect whether I will pass the application stage?

unlikley to - most firms ive spoken to are looking for an overall 2:1.
edit: I also have a couple of modules just below 2:1 and have gotten past the application stage for many applications so don't think it matters as much as long as you have an overall 2:1

 

[sxw517]

Has anyone heard from Eversheds?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know how long it typically takes between receiving a TC offer on the phone to receiving the documents/contract?

Anything between a few days and a couple of weeks. Can take a little longer over the summer as there is usually an approval chain which requires multiple people to sign off the job offer to create the contract (don’t worry this is just an internal process - it’s nothing to do with you as a candidate).

 

[sxw517]

I just had a question re 2nd year uni results - do firms expect you to achieve a 2:1 across every module or do they just want a 2:1 overall? I am in 2nd year so this isnt my final year results but in applications when stating each module grade, 2 of them are just below a 2:1. Will this affect whether I will pass the application stage?

I have graduated now but had a 2.2 in second year and a 2.2 in my final year (received a 67 overall) I have secured vac schemes and got through to different interviews / currently getting past application process on Direct TC applications

Personally, I wouldn't worry about it - I'm not suggesting to become complacent. Just don't worry about the odd 2.2 as long as your overall grade is still strong

 

[Adrian_S]

Anyone apply to Addleshaw Goddard, Akin Gump, Fried Frank, Paul Hastings and hear back?

Applied largely in mid/late June, so just wondering when people hear back about WG tests, VIs, etc.

 

[S87]

Anyone apply to Addleshaw Goddard, Akin Gump, Fried Frank, Paul Hastings and hear back?

Applied largely in mid/late June, so just wondering when people hear back about WG tests, VIs, etc.

AG tends to hire largely from VS so I would get in touch with GR to see if they still have places available, Paul Hastings usually replies around beginning of Sep. and they do not send out rejections.

 

[zizszhplum]

unlikley to - most firms ive spoken to are looking for an overall 2:1.
edit: I also have a couple of modules just below 2:1 and have gotten past the application stage for many applications so don't think it matters as much as long as you have an overall 2:1

I have graduated now but had a 2.2 in second year and a 2.2 in my final year (received a 67 overall) I have secured vac schemes and got through to different interviews / currently getting past application process on Direct TC applications

Personally, I wouldn't worry about it - I'm not suggesting to become complacent. Just don't worry about the odd 2.2 as long as your overall grade is still strong

Thanks so much , makes me feel better

 

[Jessica Booker]

I just had a question re 2nd year uni results - do firms expect you to achieve a 2:1 across every module or do they just want a 2:1 overall? I am in 2nd year so this isnt my final year results but in applications when stating each module grade, 2 of them are just below a 2:1. Will this affect whether I will pass the application stage?

Generally a 2.1 on average, but the more 2.2s there are there can be more of a concern. It will depend on your other academics though and whether you are excellent in other aspects of your application.

 

[Ata]

Same

Email just came through, you should hear back soon!

 

[born&raised]

AG tends to hire largely from VS so I would get in touch with GR to see if they still have places available, Paul Hastings usually replies around beginning of Sep. and they do not send out rejections.

@Adrian_S Addleshaw replied with this when I mailed them a few months back regarding the proportion of Trainees hired via the Direct TC route: "Addleshaw Goddard recruits the majority of trainees via our placement scheme route however a significant number are recruited through the direct to Training Contract route."

I know this statement is kinda vague about the numbers- if anyone knows about whether places are still available, please update here as well!

 

[John Travoni]

Email just came through, you should hear back soon!

What did it say???

 

[Ata]

What did it say???

It’s an invitation to interview, wishing you best of luck☺️

 

[WAL007]

It’s an invitation to interview, wishing you best of luck☺️

Same. Received my Pinsent Mason invitation too!

 

[John Travoni]

It’s an invitation to interview, wishing you best of luck☺️

Did your portals change too?
Also, what office did apply to?

 

[John Travoni]

Same. Received my Pinsent Mason invitation too!

What office did you apply to?

 

[WAL007]

What office did you apply to?

Birmingham