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

[zlegal]

how long did it take to hear back from Linklaters Direct TC after AC?

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

how long did it take to hear back from Linklaters Direct TC after AC?

Hey, have they given out ACs already?

 

[elizabeth_98]

how long did it take to hear back from Linklaters Direct TC after AC?

I had mine on Tuesday and was told we would hear today or early next week. I haven’t heard anything today though

 

[Jessica Booker]

I am really glad to hear that you have had a similar experience! I think that @Rob93's experience is extremely valid - with some of the firms where I felt like I really deserved to get past the app stage because of the amount of time I had invested in the application, I did end up progressing! Nevertheless, the fact that with even a couple firms I progressed despite not ever imagining I would do so, I am glad that I cast the net a bit wider

I think it ultimately comes down to individual circumstances.

Some people will be much clearer on what defines their motivations and can therefore select in or out based on that criteria. Sometimes that comes with experience, sometimes it is down to strong individual motivations that make their path much more defined. For those people, expanding their search doesn't make sense as it will only lead them to things they don't want.

For other people, there is more soul searching required during the process of applications - it's almost part of the exploration process of finding out what is right for them. For others, they are genuinely open-minded and the things that motivate them are just more commonly placed at a broad range of firms.

Whether people apply to 1 or 101 roles/firms is completely down to what works for them. For me the question of "how many firms should I apply to" always comes down to the criteria people have set and how set in stone that criteria is, rather than an actual number.

 

[LawfulRed]

When will Travers get back? 🤔 Has anyone heard anything?

 

[Rob93]

I could not agree more with this! Every time I do a long-list of firms, its only when I begin researching them and thinking about what I want to get out of my career that I find those firms that I am genuinely excited about. I guess I am lucky that I am very openminded about what I end up practicing and want a firm that offers the opportunity to do lots of things (contentious/transactional) but in my third year of applying, it has been really interesting to see firms I would usually neglect, be on the top of my list. Also every firm I have passed the paper sift for I have never met in person so it really is not that important as long as your reasons are valid

That last point is really interesting and relieving to hear - I've had a lot of anxiety looking at the direct cycle because most of the firms on my list I've never met, or only met in passing! Definitely will just be yoloing a few.

 

[Rob93]

When will Travers get back? 🤔 Has anyone heard anything?

Have heard to expect late Feb early March

 

[RoughWood]

Pfo from Michelmores and I'm not even bothered by it. Just shows that they are not the firm for me and I shouldn't have wasted time applying for a firm that I didn't love

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

Has Links given out all direct TC invites or is there still hope

 

[James Carrabino]

I think it ultimately comes down to individual circumstances.

Some people will be much clearer on what defines their motivations and can therefore select in or out based on that criteria. Sometimes that comes with experience, sometimes it is down to strong individual motivations that make their path much more defined. For those people, expanding their search doesn't make sense as it will only lead them to things they don't want.

For other people, there is more soul searching required during the process of applications - it's almost part of the exploration process of finding out what is right for them. For others, they are genuinely open-minded and the things that motivate them are just more commonly placed at a broad range of firms.

Whether people apply to 1 or 101 roles/firms is completely down to what works for them. For me the question of "how many firms should I apply to" always comes down to the criteria people have set and how set in stone that criteria is, rather than an actual number.

Excellent point @Jessica Booker - of course it would be a waste of time to apply somewhere that one cannot see themselves training!

This discussion all goes back to a post saying that 'I would take any job I get' and whether that is a good approach; I think that for applicants who want to learn about the law and discover their interest along the way (and who would honestly love the opportunity to train anywhere), then that is a good approach for them and is not a recipe for failure!

 

[Palilegal]

Has Links given out all direct TC invites or is there still hope

When did you do the AC?

 

[amzey2]

how long did it take to hear back from Linklaters Direct TC after AC?

1 day. But might be different for others. Normally it’ll be no more than 1-2 weeks.

 

[Palilegal]

Did anyone here do the Linklaters ME TC AC? (so many acronyms haha!) I did my AC yesterday, but most of the attendees were London vac scheme candidates.

 

[Abii]

That last point is really interesting and relieving to hear - I've had a lot of anxiety looking at the direct cycle because most of the firms on my list I've never met, or only met in passing! Definitely will just be yoloing a few.

Just to add to this and hopefully add a bit more relief every firm that I have progressed beyond the initial application I have never met in person or had any connection to!

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

When did you do the AC?

Sorry I meant direct TC AC invites xD

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

1 day. But might be different for others. Normally it’ll be no more than 1-2 weeks.

Did you succeed? Completely ok if you don't want to answer this though.

 

[amzey2]

Did you succeed? Completely ok if you don't want to answer this though.

I did. No worries at all, happy to help!

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

Hey! Is Links giving out any more AC invites for direct TC or should we assume PFO now

 

[aspiringlawyer22]

Hey x has anyone done an AC for Freshfields?

 

[Palilegal]

Hey! Is Links giving out any more AC invites for direct TC or should we assume PFO now

They are running ACs until at least the 22nd of Feb, so stay hopeful, and email graduate recruitment in case.