TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[born&raised]

Thank you! And yes

Congrats!! Till what date are they holding ACs?

 

[commerciallawyer2910]

Is anyone waiting on Slaughters post interview?

 

[Ald]

Congrats!! Till what date are they holding ACs?

There were slots til end of March (mon-thurs each week) starting on 6th

 

[BM99]

@yll congrats! May I ask which intake did you opt for and when did you complete WG?

 

[ruseaccount]

I have a few questions for those doing the Slaughters interview/ have been through the process:

1. are there any resources to help prep for the written exercise? is it useful to use resources directed at Consulting/Banking jobs (e.g., Prep Lounge)?
2. if you have not demonstrated any interest or experience with the transactional aspects of the firm, will the interviewer likely focus on that? given slaughters multi-specialist philosophy, will they expect interviewees to have a broad range of interests/ knowledge across different practice areas?
3. how technical will the interview be, specifically with regards to the article they provide you with?

any advise/ guidance would be MASSIVELY appreciated as I am feeling quite unprepared.

 

[yll]

@yll congrats! May I ask which intake did you opt for and when did you complete WG?

cant really rmb which intake i put down perhaps i selected both? i did the WG on the deadline day, Feb 18th

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

cant really rmb which intake i put down perhaps i selected both? i did the WG on the deadline day, Feb 18th

Congrats! Have you gotten email to book your ac slot yet?

 

[yll]

Congrats! Have you gotten email to book your ac slot yet?

Yes, got it around 5pm

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

To those who already received Freshfields AC (eg changing cohorts) any still waiting for email to book AC slot even after emailing back to confirm interest?

 

[BM99]

Maybe FF sends invites in batches?

 

[IT7]

Should I email a firm (that I have an upcoming AC with) informing them about latest university module results? My overall grade when I sent the application was a first class degree (but just slightly above 70%), and with these new results it is comfortably first class (with an overall grade increase of 1-2%).

Since the degree remains first class, I don't see any apparent benefit in updating them about the new modules. But the firm is generally very strict on academics, so I was wondering if you'd advise sharing the updated modules since even 1-2% more may give an edge?

 

[Wazflame]

Managed to get past the first interview for the Bristows TC application and now have a written exercise. Does anyone have any advice specifically for Bristows or in general? In the past this part has definitely let me down so would appreciate any help & insight! Thanks!

 

[gw9]

Wait sorry this might be stupid but I’m so confused about ppl talking about intakes. Are we meant to email them about our preferences or was this in the original application?

Was in the original application as far as I can remmeber.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Should I email a firm (that I have an upcoming AC with) informing them about latest university module results? My overall grade when I sent the application was a first class degree (but just slightly above 70%), and with these new results it is comfortably first class (with an overall grade increase of 1-2%).

Since the degree remains first class, I don't see any apparent benefit in updating them about the new modules. But the firm is generally very strict on academics, so I was wondering if you'd advise sharing the updated modules since even 1-2% more may give an edge?

There is no need to update them on this.

 

[hw12]

anyone still waiting to hear back from Hogan Lovells post WG for direct TC?

still waiting too

 

[aleo]

Wait sorry this might be stupid but I’m so confused about ppl talking about intakes. Are we meant to email them about our preferences or was this in the original application?

This was in the original FF TC Application, we had to choose between Aug 2025 and Feb 2026. After the WG they emailed some people that there are limited spaces for August 2025 and asked if they wanted to do an AC for Feb 2026 instead.

 

[Jacobbb]

Received FF AC invite yesterday!! This is my first AC ever, would be super grateful for any tips on how to start preparing. Also, if anyone's done an AC with them previously, can I pls DM you? Thanks! 😄

Hey, i did an AC with them last year, feel free to DM

 

[confusedstudent]

Is it normal not to have received anything (no invitation for tests etc) after applying for Mayer Brown for direct TC?

 

[kmo20]

Would anyone be able to offer some insight into the BCLP interview process? Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Deleted member 21782]

Would anyone be able to offer some insight into the BCLP interview process? Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hi,

Is this for the direct TC?