TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Jessica Booker]

Heard back just a few mins ago for the 2024 trowers TC lmao, rejected for the TC but the email said they were "impressed by my application and want me to apply to the 2023 vac scheme" - is this just a generic response they dish out? I assume it is.

I don’t think it’s generic and sent out to everyone.

It may have been sent to a significant number of people, but there is no logic in encouraging people to apply for another opportunity if they didn’t think you’d be in a good chance of being successful next time.

 

[RANDOTRON]

Does anyone have any insight on what a trainee in disputes would do vs one in m&a? Would be extremely appreciated, thank you

Not sure if this is helpful, but here's a few articles that I found on Google which you can read through to pick out the common themes in disputes vs M&A

Re disputes:

• https://join.osborneclarke.com/the-inside-view/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-disputes-trainee
• https://www.burges-salmon.com/careers/careers-blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-dispute-resolution-trainee
• https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/employer-advice/rpc/working-litigation-trainee-insight-rpc/

Re M&A:

• https://www.slaughterandmay.com/car...s-and-videos/shell-s-acquisition-of-bg-group/
• https://www.pinsentmasons.com/caree...ee-solicitor-tasks-overview-by-charlotte-hunt
• https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/comme...ws/freshfields-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-trainee
• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....-collaborative-skills-important-to-this.4277/

 

[stone’sthrow]

Not sure if this is helpful, but here's a few articles that I found on Google which you can read through to pick out the common themes in disputes vs M&A

Re disputes:

• https://join.osborneclarke.com/the-inside-view/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-disputes-trainee
• https://www.burges-salmon.com/careers/careers-blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-dispute-resolution-trainee
• https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/employer-advice/rpc/working-litigation-trainee-insight-rpc/

Re M&A:

• https://www.slaughterandmay.com/car...s-and-videos/shell-s-acquisition-of-bg-group/
• https://www.pinsentmasons.com/caree...ee-solicitor-tasks-overview-by-charlotte-hunt
• https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/comme...ws/freshfields-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-trainee
• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....-collaborative-skills-important-to-this.4277/

This is SO helpful thank you so much!

 

[samni]

I have a partner interview on Monday but no-one has yet been in touch to confirm the time. Would it be pushy to call/email or should I just hang tight to see if they confirm by COB? I know this shouldn't be a massive deal but I haven't had a reply to my other email either so am unsure if there's some kind of miscommunication that I need to sort before Monday

@Jessica Booker

 

[Jessica Booker]

I have a partner interview on Monday but no-one has yet been in touch to confirm the time. Would it be pushy to call/email or should I just hang tight to see if they confirm by COB? I know this shouldn't be a massive deal but I haven't had a reply to my other email either so am unsure if there's some kind of miscommunication that I need to sort before Monday

@Jessica Booker

I would call. An email has no guarantee of being replied to. It’s not pushy - I would expect someone to be chasing if this wasn’t confirmed as such a late stage.

 

[gigglingsquid]

I have a partner interview on Monday but no-one has yet been in touch to confirm the time. Would it be pushy to call/email or should I just hang tight to see if they confirm by COB? I know this shouldn't be a massive deal but I haven't had a reply to my other email either so am unsure if there's some kind of miscommunication that I need to sort before Monday

@Jessica Booker

They'll let you know by the end of the day. I just called them too and they're just finalising some last bits.

 

[samni]

I would call. An email has no guarantee of being replied to. It’s not pushy - I would expect someone to be chasing if this wasn’t confirmed as such a late stage.

Thanks Jessica! Just called and finally got confirmation

 

[samni]

They'll let you know by the end of the day. I just called them too and they're just finalising some last bits.

We must have called back to back haha! Thanks, was good to get confirmation

 

[mckelly]

Has anybody been invited for an AC for A&O direct tc?

 

[Future_lawyer_somewhere]

Has anybody been invited for an AC for A&O direct tc?

No but let me know! I passed their test and am frantically trying to prep M&A case studies & technical terminology😅 - as if you can pass the A&O case study, it will do you well for most commercial law related AC’s.

 

[survivinglaw]

Hi, does anyone know if the TC questions for A&O are the same as for the VS?

 

[sxw517]

I haven't applied for Freshfields before, however, on the forum, there have been a lot of posts regarding a template or form for the personal statement, is this still required?

The application is now on workday, and I cannot seem to find a template for the personal statement in the graduate careers section...

 

[sxw517]

I haven't applied for Freshfields before, however, on the forum, there have been a lot of posts regarding a template or form for the personal statement, is this still required?

The application is now on workday, and I cannot seem to find a template for the personal statement in the graduate careers section...

Would really appreciate an answer on this, if anyone knows.

I have completed the application and personal statement, I am just unsure as to whether the personal statement still needs to be pasted into the template Freshfields previously provided.

TIA

 

[elephant]

Would really appreciate an answer on this, if anyone knows.

I have completed the application and personal statement, I am just unsure as to whether the personal statement still needs to be pasted into the template Freshfields previously provided.

TIA

Hi hi! I just typed my name and personal statement into a Word doc and submitted it along with the application form. Have been progressed to the WG stage (this is for their Asia/London TC) so I guess it should be ok not using the template.

 

[captainhilts]

Has anyone heard back from A&O?

 

[BM99]

Hi hi! I just typed my name and personal statement into a Word doc and submitted it along with the application form. Have been progressed to the WG stage (this is for their Asia/London TC) so I guess it should be ok not using the template.

Hi is that for Freshfields Winter Trainee Associate Program?

 

[Polaranu]

Hi all, would love some advice!

I have a final partner interview tomorrow afternoon but have come down with a cold over the weekend. I feel as though I have enough energy for the interview but don’t want to pass anything on nor keep coughing/sneezing during the interview.
I’m not sure whether to try to reschedule/ask for a virtual interview or go for the interview as planned. Any advice would be much appreciated!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi all, would love some advice!

I have a final partner interview tomorrow afternoon but have come down with a cold over the weekend. I feel as though I have enough energy for the interview but don’t want to pass anything on nor keep coughing/sneezing during the interview.
I’m not sure whether to try to reschedule/ask for a virtual interview or go for the interview as planned. Any advice would be much appreciated!

How far do you have to travel for the interview?

 

[Polaranu]

How far do you have to travel for the interview?

Only 30minutes within the city (not far at all)

 

[Jessica Booker]

Only 30minutes within the city (not far at all)

I would call them first thing tomorrow morning and discuss it with them. Explain you are feeling ok to come in, but you are just mindful of passing the cold on and wanted to check whether on that basis they would prefer to do the interview remotely or at a later date.