TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Aliceczernia]

Just to come to an ac in may - I was placed on reserve for the summer scheme

Is that for the TC or VC?

 

[Turnthisstupidfatratyellow]

Is that for the TC or VC?

Tc!

 

[thoms]

anyone apply near the Baker McKenzie deadline and get a WG invite yet?

I still haven't received a WG invite, have you ?

 

[thoms]

Completed Baker McKenzie Watson Glaser yesterday 24th April. No email recognising completion of application.

Graduate recruitment email says you will find out as soon as possible but later also says you will find out within 2 weeks.

Anyone received anything else after completing WG?

When did you submit your application and how long did you wait to receive WG invite ?

 

[thoms]

Is Baker McKenzie strictly rolling? I applied for the TC at 8pm deadline day and worried it was all for nothing...

Have you received WG invite or you're still waiting ?

 

[spamelinazoid]

I still haven't received a WG invite, have you ?

Have you received WG invite or you're still waiting ?

Yep, received it last week and did it this week. Now waiting for an outcome

 

[BM99]

It has been two weeks since I finished the Baker WG, still no news lol

 

[Solicitorhopeful3000]

@Jessica Booker I am in my final year of law and have been unsuccessful in securing a vacation scheme in London this cycle. I have been offered a placement in my home country as a legal associate, however, I would like to continue applying for direct training contracts while I am at this role. I was curious whether opting for a graduate visa would aid in this process and improve my odds of securing a direct TC. All the firms I will be applying to, do sponsor international students, and as the graduate visa is costly, I was wondering if investing in one would be worth it?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker I am in my final year of law and have been unsuccessful in securing a vacation scheme in London this cycle. I have been offered a placement in my home country as a legal associate, however, I would like to continue applying for direct training contracts while I am at this role. I was curious whether opting for a graduate visa would aid in this process and improve my odds of securing a direct TC. All the firms I will be applying to, do sponsor international students, and as the graduate visa is costly, I was wondering if investing in one would be worth it?

A graduate visa will only help you with doing vacation schemes in the U.K. - it won’t help you with a TC as it won’t cover the period of time needed for the TC. Obviously converting a VS with potentially help your chances of securing a TC, but if you plan to work in your home country, I don’t think it will be a worthwhile investment if you are not planning to stay in the U.K for the short term.

 

[bibss]

It has been two weeks since I finished the Baker WG, still no news lol

Surely, they'll send PFOs and VI invites this week as it's already May?

 

[Solicitorhopeful3000]

A graduate visa will only help you with doing vacation schemes in the U.K. - it won’t help you with a TC as it won’t cover the period of time needed for the TC. Obviously converting a VS with potentially help your chances of securing a TC, but if you plan to work in your home country, I don’t think it will be a worthwhile investment if you are not planning to stay in the U.K for the short term.

Thank you, Jessica, this is incredibly helpful!

 

[DisciplineTC2526]

Has anyone ever done a VS with Morgan Lewis or reached TC AC?

If so, please PM me - super keen to chat!

 

[thoms]

Does anyone have tips on handling rejection?

 

[BM99]

Does anyone have tips on handling rejection?

Let it go, focus on the next one lol

 

[adafdadfadfafdaf]

Hi guys - Just wanted to come on here quickly and say i just got invited to my first ever AC (direct TC for Winckworth Sherwood) . I just had a few questions if anyone ( @Jessica Booker Jessica Booker) could help me out that would much appreciated. 1. for written tasks at AC what sort of things are law firms looking for you to show in terms of knowledge, skills or presentation ? 2. Any tips around group exercise ?

 

[YP]

When did you apply?

Application submitted in December 2022

 

[S87]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I am keen to reapply to a firm for their direct tc. I made it to the second stage, do you think I should completely change my application? Thank you in advance for your help.

 

[SS1]

Does anyone have tips on handling rejection?

The universe has a better plan for you -

Does anyone have tips on handling rejection?

the universe has something better planned for you - trust the process - keep going- it is what it is - the right firm will come at the right time

 

[Phoebe123451]

hi - has anyone applied to the Amex legal internship? if so, have you heard back?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I am keen to reapply to a firm for their direct tc. I made it to the second stage, do you think I should completely change my application? Thank you in advance for your help.

No one can completely change their application - but I think it is always important to refine and update it. You can't assume just because an application was successful last time, it will be successful again.