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

[YJ]

Has anyone got any ideas when asked to discuss a company that is doing well at the moment? I have no idea where to start!

 

[missingtwiggies]

Has anybody heard from Payne Hicks Beach yet?

Still a no 😬 highly doubt their ACs are going to be held from Monday if no one has heard yet

 

[Polaranu]

Can you please share the link for this pls?

Sinclair Gibson | Litigation

 

[johnnn821]

Has anyone heard back from Milbank?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Freshfields still waiting post application stage and my portal has not been updated. Does that mean they have still not looked at my application.

 

[CC03]

Freshfields still waiting post application stage and my portal has not been updated. Does that mean they have still not looked at my application.

is the date on your portal, the same day you applied?

 

[rollss]

Does anyone know how to answer the question 'Where should we open an office next?' I have no idea where to start.

 

[Bradley Draper]

Does anyone know how to answer the question 'Where should we open an office next?' I have no idea where to start.

Firstly, I would start by looking at areas where the firm has offices located (won't look too good if you suggest somewhere they already have an office), then secondly I would find some international commercial news relating to a practice area in which the firm specialises. For example, if you find an article talking about the growth of fintech in Nigeria, and the firm you're applying to specialises in innovation / financial services, you'll be able to justify your choice.

 

[lawstress]

For the Travers Smith cover letter, does anyone know if it should be formal, i.e. include the firm's address, your address, and the date?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

is the date on your portal, the same day you applied?

Mine was updated lon like the 20th July but that was really early and did not receive email on that date and can still edit my application.

 

[samni]

For the Travers Smith cover letter, does anyone know if it should be formal, i.e. include the firm's address, your address, and the date?

Grad rec have said either with or without is fine

 

[CorporateLawBeginner]

I'm not sure if anyone here will be able to answer my question, or if there even is an answer, but will applying to a law firm the next cycle after failing the AC be seen as a negative thing? I know some Law Firms like TS state that they do not interview people who have previously interviewed for a TC or VS. I've failed to secure anything this year, and the only AC for direct TC was my dream firm. Next year I'm thinking of doing Vacation Schemes to increase my chances, even though I'm approaching 26, but if I failed at the AC they might not consider me again for the VS.

 

[applicationqs]

Has anyone had any contact with BCLP regarding when we might hear back post test? Been a while now

 

[thefutureladylawyer]

I'm 38 so my chances are really slim

 

[CorporateLawBeginner]

I'm 38 so my chances are really slim

Experience is priceless!

 

[thefutureladylawyer]

Experience is priceless!

Tell that to some of the firms I've applied to

 

[SS1]

I'm 38 so my chances are really slim

Welcome to the club!

 

[Scandi]

Has anyone heard back from Milbank?

I am a bit concerned as last year they allocated all TCs to vac schemers hah. But doesn't necessarily have to be like that this year.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I'm 38 so my chances are really slim

I’ve recruited enough people who are older than that to know that isn’t the case!

 

[thefutureladylawyer]

I’ve recruited enough people who are older than that to know that isn’t the case!

Thank you that has actually made my day 😊