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

[lawstress]

Has anyone received a AS With Howard kennedy ?

I have yeah !

 

[sibs23]

BCLP VI Invite. If anyone is willing to give me some tips on how to approach this VI I would be grateful.

That's great news! Well done how long did you have to wait between completing the test and hearing back?

 

[BM99]

Does anyone know what time will NRF's application open today?

 

[GXA123]

Has anyone heard back from Shakespeare Martineau ? Nervously waiting after submitting an application! Know it should be before the 16th, but not sure exactly when...

I heard nothing!

 

[GXA123]

I also cannot access the NRF application portal, if anyone could help?

 

[Lumree]

Has anyone heard from Howard Kennedy post VI? They said they’d get back to people by the end of May

 

[GOI983]

Ashursr PFO

 

[Brandon93]

That's great news! Well done how long did you have to wait between completing the test and hearing back?

Did the test on 7 April and heard back on 26 May.

 

[Barnsworth]

Has anyone heard from Howard Kennedy post VI? They said they’d get back to people by the end of May

Not yet I'm still waiting

 

[Lilz]

Finally heard back from BLM and to be honest I won’t be applying in the future. After waiting months for a response they knew the merger was happening why keep their applications open.

I do think it is rather shocking from BLM. No updates, no warning, or nothing. They didn’t even apologise! It’s a shame that all our hard work has gone to waste on that application. I’m not fussed anyway as I’ve already accepted an offer, but out of principle I think it was very poor how they handled it.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Finally heard back from BLM and to be honest I won’t be applying in the future. After waiting months for a response they knew the merger was happening why keep their applications open.

I have been in similar situations - it's really difficult in telling candidates what is going on. Being very public about whether they are/aren't recruiting trainees is a bit of a risk factor for them, and so it is better to keep quiet until they know what is happening and go about business (including recruitment) as normal until you can confirm otherwise.

 

[lawcurious]

I also cannot access the NRF application portal, if anyone could help?

I cant either - have dropped them an email and will update here when I get a reply

 

[Lakshmi]

Hi @Jessica Booker
I feel incredibly fortunate to have been offered a TC at a firm (Firm A), that I have until 27th June to accept. I have also accepted a summer vacation scheme at another firm (Firm B), with the scheme only ending on 5th July. Neither firms mention anything regarding undertaking work experiences after accepting a TC with any other firm on their contracts. Would it be alright to accept Firm A's TC offer and subsequently undertake Firm B's vacation scheme?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker
I feel incredibly fortunate to have been offered a TC at a firm (Firm A), that I have until 27th June to accept. I have also accepted a summer vacation scheme at another firm (Firm B), with the scheme only ending on 5th July. Neither firms mention anything regarding undertaking work experiences after accepting a TC with any other firm on their contracts. Would it be alright to accept Firm A's TC offer and subsequently undertake Firm B's vacation scheme?

Ultimately, if there is nothing contractually stopping you then you can go ahead with the vacation scheme.

However, if you are certain you will accept Firm A's TC over anything Firm B would offer you though, I'd encourage you to withdraw from the vacation scheme unless earning the money is vital for you. There really wouldn't be any reason to do the vacation scheme if you are 100% sure you will accept Firm A's offer, unless you needed the vacation scheme's salary.

 

[Miki3999]

Dentons TI (I got the invitation 5h after the WG). This is my second TI with Dentons after I did very well back in 2020, but the firm decided to cancel TCs that year because of Covid and just told me to reapply ups and downs

 

[lawcurious]

Kingsley Napley AC! This is my first direct TC AC so I would really appreciate any advice

 

[sxw517]

Has anyone heard back from Ashurst post TC assessment centre?

 

[Tonye]

Same, I just received it earlier today. Good luck!

Have you heard back from them ?

 

[JD]

Does anyone know of any firms that pay back lpc retrospectively but it's disclosed publicly? Do ES, DLA or Orrick do?

 

[hassanali]

Does anyone know of any firms that pay back lpc retrospectively but it's disclosed publicly? Do ES, DLA or Orrick do?

Bristows does