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

[Schulaw]

Update: GR responded to say they've received my results and will be in touch in due course (hoping this means that my answers are saved though haha)

Does anyone know how long it takes between completing WG and them getting back to candidates?

 

[gigglingsquid]

Mine just updated today and didn’t get a WG - does that mean I should move on

Mine updated on the 27th of July and it took them like 3-4 days to send me the WG. There's still hope

 

[rollss]

Does anyone know if Stephenson Harwood’s application process is entirely virtual? So case study and assessment centre are they in person or online too?

 

[Adrian_S]

Mine updated on the 27th of July and it took them like 3-4 days to send me the WG. There's still hope

Thanks, friend! Really appreciate that. Won't fret yet then

 

[readylawyer1]

Any tips/insights for the W&C video interview?

 

[F12M34L]

is travers rolling for TC?

 

[CC03]

Mine just updated today and didn’t get a WG - does that mean I should move on

Me too!

 

[CC03]

Mine updated on the 27th of July and it took them like 3-4 days to send me the WG. There's still hope

Ohh great to hear! Hopefully we should all hear soon 🤩🤩

 

[BM99]

Freshfields AC

 

[LokieLow]

Freshfields AC

How soon after the WG did you receive the AC invite?

 

[YJ]

Just got invited to a Freshfields AC!!! Eeekkk any tips/links would be hugely appreciated! I have has HSF and Slaughters interviews in the passed so would be happy to help out too!

 

[BM99]

How soon after the WG did you receive the AC invite?

I just did my WG test yesterday night

 

[legallybrunette22]

I've just been notified by a firm that I've been placed on the reserve list for their TC. I don't want to get my hopes up too much but how likely do you think it is that people will drop out and I'll be offered their TC? Does anyone have any experience of this/know people this has happened to? Thank you

 

[Jessica Booker]

I've just been notified by a firm that I've been placed on the reserve list for their TC. I don't want to get my hopes up too much but how likely do you think it is that people will drop out and I'll be offered their TC? Does anyone have any experience of this/know people this has happened to? Thank you

The fact they operate a wait list suggests there is a chance. Firms could easily not bother to do this and wouldn’t waste their time if there wasn’t a chance.

It’s going to be impossible for anyone to determine your chances though. There are too many variables at play here. Just because it may or may not have happened to someone else, doesn’t mean the same will happen to you (even if it is the same firm and not that long ago).

One question to ask the firm is where are you on the wait list. Being first rather than fourth will obviously have stronger chances.

 

[legallybrunette22]

The fact they operate a wait list suggests there is a chance. Firms could easily not bother to do this and wouldn’t waste their time if there wasn’t a chance.

It’s going to be impossible for anyone to determine your chances though. There are too many variables at play here. Just because it may or may not have happened to someone else, doesn’t mean the same will happen to you (even if it is the same firm and not that long ago).

One question to ask the firm is where are you on the wait list. Being first rather than fourth will obviously have stronger chances.

This is really helpful, thank you Jessica- I'll be sure to ask.

 

[JadeWadey01]

Anyone else still

Has anyone heard back yet from the following: NRF, Eversheds, Weil, W&C, Macfarlanes, Stephenson Harwood?

No to Weil and Macfarlanes

 

[hw12]

Just got invited to a Freshfields AC!!! Eeekkk any tips/links would be hugely appreciated! I have has HSF and Slaughters interviews in the passed so would be happy to help out too!

That’s awesome news! When is it?

 

[hiremeplz]

so presumably since Freshfields AC's are being announced, those of us that haven't heard back since our portal being updated should be expecting a PFO?

 

[reesal98]

Anyone heard from Eversheds (London)?

 

[YJ]

That’s awesome news! When is it?

I haven't booked yet! There's currently no slots but it says to keep coming back and checking!