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

[BM99]

anyone still waiting to receive CC outcome? or have received outcome today?

Just received an email from the CC recruitment that they are still delivering outcome calls. There are still quite a number of people who are still waiting for the call. It's just they are not active or does not use TCLA forum haha

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Just received an email from the CC recruitment that they are still delivering outcome calls. There are still quite a number of people who are still waiting for the call. It's just they are not active or does not use TCLA forum haha

The TCLA community have had a great success with CC of late. There were three offers in less than 24 hours at the end of last week. I know of at least 5 other TCLA offers for the firm since the new year!

 

[O]

Hi guys, does anyone know if Freshfields is still offering AC slots? I haven't heard back from them since I did my WG test around 26 Jan.

I don’t think they’ve started giving ACs for the TC yet.

 

[BM99]

Has anyone ACTUALLY heard back from CC today

 

[BM99]

Got rejected. Good luck guys

 

[Lian Lian]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from FF post application stage for their direct TCs?

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from FF post application stage for their direct TCs?

Yes, meee

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from FF post application stage for their direct TCs?

They’re taking their time aren’t they

 

[CSmith]

Anyone know when Leigh Day will open or what their usual application process is like? I heard it's usually a cover letter but not sure!

 

[Legalmel_99]

Anyone know when Leigh Day will open or what their usual application process is like? I heard it's usually a cover letter but not sure!

I applied last year it was a cover letter I believe, but it was a pfo for me

 

[Asil Ahmad]

For BCLP direct training one of the questions is What do you find attractive about Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's sectors/departments and which area(s) are you interested in having exposure to in your Training Contract any why

Is this question the same as why are you attracted to BCLP but focus on their practice areas. Also is it okay to discuss awards and deals in this question just like we do in a question about why you are attracted to this firm.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

For BCLP direct training one of the questions is What do you find attractive about Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's sectors/departments and which area(s) are you interested in having exposure to in your Training Contract any why

Is this question the same as why are you attracted to BCLP but focus on their practice areas. Also is it okay to discuss awards and deals in this question just like we do in a question about why you are attracted to this firm.

Make sure everything is connected back to a sector or practice group. This is where lots of people go wrong with this question in my opinion. You could reference deals, but you need to be clear how that links to a particular sector or department and also why that deal is so important for your motivations.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Make sure everything is connected back to a sector or practice group. This is where lots of people go wrong with this question in my opinion. You could reference deals, but you need to be clear how that links to a particular sector or department and also why that deal is so important for your motivations.

I realised I nearly made a mistake about this when referring to practise areas and not sectors. Thank you very much for this it is really helpful. Also by the department do they mean a practice area such as litigation and as well you think we should focus on a sector rather than a practice area.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I realised I nearly made a mistake about this when referring to practise areas and not sectors. Thank you very much for this it is really helpful. Also by the department do they mean a practice area such as litigation and as well you think we should focus on a sector rather than a practice area.

Some people only focus on practice areas and that is fine. It really depends on what your motivations are. If you have a particular interest in a sector group though, it's worthwhile highlighting.

Yes, as I understand it BCLP consider departments as the teams within the broader practice areas: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner - Practices (bclplaw.com)

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Some people only focus on practice areas and that is fine. It really depends on what your motivations are. If you have a particular interest in a sector group though, it's worthwhile highlighting.

Yes, as I understand it BCLP consider departments as the teams within the broader practice areas: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner - Practices (bclplaw.com)

Thank you very much for this it is really helpful.

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Is anybody still waiting for an outcome call from CC?

 

[aspiringsolicitor98]

Any news from Freshfields?

 

[Plato]

Anyone still waiting for their Fresh WG?

 

[JD]

Does anyone know if K&E do direct TCs and if so, when to apply?

Also, should we start drafting a new thread for direct TCs?

 

[Rob93]

Does anyone know if K&E do direct TCs and if so, when to apply?

Also, should we start drafting a new thread for direct TCs?

I believe that they do have direct TC, and their window is in the summer last I checked.