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

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker - Hi. What does a 'Notice period' mean in Accutrainee's online application?

If you are in employment, you typically have to work a notice period. This could be anything from a couple of days to potentially even six months. The firm just needs to know what your notice period is as part of their recruitment process.

 

[al2020]

S&M Interview! Any tips? I'm a bit nervous as I haven't done a vacation scheme yet with any firm, but I have recently completed a 5-week stint with a human rights law firm overseas.

Hi - congrats on the SM interview. Be sure to check out the Slaughters interview experiences section here for a flavour of the questions you might get. I did my TC interview at Slaughters a couple of weeks ago, so I can confirm that the experiences outlined are similar to mine. Best piece of advice I can give is to know your CV inside out, prep for the written exercise, and most importantly, be yourself. Good luck, you've got this!

 

[NaimK]

Hogan Lovells WG test invite

Is this invite automatic as part of the application or is it indicative of a successful first step?

 

[Scandi]

Hogan Lovells WG test invite

Is this invite automatic as part of the application or is it indicative of a successful first step?

Same! It seems like it's a successful first step, but that HL will take a holistic approach to progress to the AC

 

[Bradley Draper]

Same! It seems like it's a successful first step, but that HL will take a holistic approach to progress to the AC

Congrats guys! I just received my invite too!

 

[zizszhplum]

Any tips on HL WG or Stephenson Harwood critical reasoning test?

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Has anyone heard back from NRF?

Just got a response from Phillipa that a response email with an outcome for summer 2024 TCs will be out in the next 48 hours.

Not sure if that is a batch response for all candidates or if that will just be for non-shortlisted candidates.

 

[S87]

Has anyone heard back from NRF?

Just got a response from Phillipa that a response email with an outcome for summer 2024 TCs will be out in the next 48 hours.

Not sure if that is a batch response for all candidates or if that will just be for non-shortlisted candidates.

I am not positive about it but the next cycle is less than a month away so let's be ready!

 

[futuretrainee202X]

I am not positive about it but the next cycle is less than a month away so let's be ready!

No problem! And yes, definitely need to keep positive!

 

[futuretrainee202X]

BCLP PFO - Post Bespoke Test
TLT PFO - Application stage
WFW VI invite! - Would appreciate any information about the number of/time limit for questions and type of questions that come up!

If you're comfortable disclosing, could I ask how long did it take to receive BCLP's PFO? I'm still waiting after completing the test on 15 June. Thanks!

 

[BM99]

Freshfields WG invite

 

[mome101]

Freshfields WG invite

Congrats! when did you apply?

 

[samni]

Has anyone heard from W&C?

 

[thefutureladylawyer]

Has anyone heard from W&C?

I got turned down for them before the cycle even closed

 

[CorporateLawBeginner]

PFO post AC. This marks 3 cycles empty handed. I felt incredibly well prepared for the interview, the partner seemed impressed with my in-depth answers and insights into the firm and the firms culture. Not really sure what I did wrong or why I am unable to convert, so it’s a bit disheartening. Succeed or learn I suppose. I shall receive feedback from GR and go again next year.

 

[CR7]

Any tips on HL WG or Stephenson Harwood critical reasoning test?

SH critical reasoning test is a Watson Glaser test! Just do some practice rounds - Clifford Chance have a free WG test on their website that was helpful

 

[MikeMV]

Freshfields WG invite

May I ask what is the deadline they set please?

 

[Adrian_S]

Has anyone heard from Addleshaw Goddard at all? Submitted an app in early June but still haven’t heard so wondering if it’s a PFO

 

[born&raised]

Any tips on HL WG or Stephenson Harwood critical reasoning test?

Hi! If you don't mind me asking, when did you submit the Stephenson Harwood application?

 

[NaimK]

PFO post AC. This marks 3 cycles empty handed. I felt incredibly well prepared for the interview, the partner seemed impressed with my in-depth answers and insights into the firm and the firms culture. Not really sure what I did wrong or why I am unable to convert, so it’s a bit disheartening. Succeed or learn I suppose. I shall receive feedback from GR and go again next year.

Sometimes it isn't anything you did wrong. The competition might just be that good. Either way, take what you can in terms of feedback and come back stronger. Don't be disheartened and never compare your journey to anyone else's because you simply won't be able to make sense of it. Your time will come. I've been through about 3-4 cycles myself.

I had similar feedback on an AC and also failed that same AC despite seemingly doing everything right. That just tells me that the other competitors did it better and is motivation for me to improve myself and make myself as reject-proof as possible.

Good luck!