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

[CamilleL]

Yeah sure! I received a video interview invite on Monday.

Congratulations!! Can I ask you when you applied?

 

[Deleted member 22634]

Did anyone hear from teacher stern?

 

[DTB]

Is this the thread you are looking for @YB?

Thank you so much!

 

[lawnoob]

Does anyone know if Freshfields have stopped accepting TC applications? Clicked on their 'apply' and it takes me to a jobcart page where it says "No jobs correspond to the specified criteria."

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

Hie @Jessica Booker , is it okay to finish an answer early in a VI? If yes, what to do when there is no "submit" option before the time runs out- sitting idle infront of camera is so weird!

 

[hopefullylaw2000]

Does anyone know if Freshfields have stopped accepting TC applications? Clicked on their 'apply' and it takes me to a jobcart page where it says "No jobs correspond to the specified criteria."

They have a summer TC route which opens around june/july I believe

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hie @Jessica Booker , is it okay to finish an answer early in a VI? If yes, what to do when there is no "submit" option before the time runs out- sitting idle infront of camera is so weird!

Can you turn the camera off?

 

[lekimdinger]

Can anyone advise me on this email sent in regard to a video interview "Please note that the link [for the video interview]will only remain live for 7 days, therefore you must complete your interview within this time frame". Does anyone know whether this means the VI expires on the 7th day at 00:00am or at 23:59pm? Thanks in advance

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Can anyone advise me on this email sent in regard to a video interview "Please note that the link [for the video interview]will only remain live for 7 days, therefore you must complete your interview within this time frame". Does anyone know whether this means the VI expires on the 7th day at 00:00am or at 23:59pm? Thanks in advance

It will usually be on the seventh day at 23.59

 

[Nemo_nana]

Any advice on reapplying to a firm after a previous rejection? Should I be doing a complete overhaul of the previous app? Thanks in advance x

 

[lekimdinger]

It will usually be on the seventh day at 23.59

Thank you so much for the prompt reply!

 

[lawnoob]

They have a summer TC route which opens around june/july I believe

Oh thank you! I saw that their deadline was mid july and was wondering if they've already closed or just not opened yet. Thanks for letting me know )

 

[TC fiend]

Tech question: does anyone know how to start a new TC application with Latham? I applied last year for their TC (unsuccessful) but when I log into the portal it shows me my old application and does not give me the chance to create a new one. Any idea how to get around this?

 

[Brandon93]

Tech question: does anyone know how to start a new TC application with Latham? I applied last year for their TC (unsuccessful) but when I log into the portal it shows me my old application and does not give me the chance to create a new one. Any idea how to get around this?

Just give it a day or two. I had a similar issue with BCLP when I tried to apply on the day applications open.

 

[imdeded]

are latham tc apps rolling? asking because i have an upcoming summer vs that i'd like to talk about in my app but would mean i would be leaving the app to the last few days before the deadline

 

[OHo]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from Hogan Lovells (post-WG) re 2023 direct TC app?

 

[Barnsworth]

Has anyone heard from Howard Kennedy post VI?

I'm still waiting to hear the outcome post VI

 

[M&Amakesmyday]

For direct TC apps that are non-rolling, do they hold interviews only after the deadline in July?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi everyone,

For anyone who made applications for vacation schemes or training contracts in the last 12 months, I'd be grateful if you could answer the following polls for us:

How many vacation scheme offers have you received in the last 12 months?

How many training contract offers have you received in the last 12 months?

Many thanks in advance,

Jess

 

[amyemmm]

Does anyone know if you apply for a 2025 TC/VS in your final year when applications open later this year, if there is a chance the firm may be able to move the start date forward for the TC? I'm extremely stressed that I am not going to land a TC this year, I've had 3 assessment centres but haven't heard anything back and to be honest, I had the most disastrous interview for one of them due to technical issues so Im not hopeful. Im wondering if there is a chance if a firm has an unexpected opening for an earlier start date they would offer that choice if they know someone they've hired is in final year and can start sooner? Or is this completely unheard of?