TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[keepmewherethelightis]

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[ps213]

Has anyone heard back from RPC since the WG. (2024 direct intake)

Been weeks now ...

I had a PFO from RPC post WG, received it on Friday!

Received it in the mailbox section of their portal, it didn't come through via email for some reason.

 

[hiremeplz]

I had a PFO from RPC post WG, received it on Friday!

Received it in the mailbox section of their portal, it didn't come through via email for some reason.

Okay wow, I didn't get an email either! Just logged into the portal and also got a PFO post-WG (my only WG so far too )

 

[sxw517]

does anyone know if NRF tells us our WG score (irrespective of if we make it through or not) like hogan lovells or linklaters does?

How do you find out HL WG score??

 

[Highnumberofapplicants]

HL pfo. On to the next I guess

Oh I'm sorry to hear this, but best of luck with future apps!

If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?

 

[Scandi]

Anyone still waiting to hear from Macfarlanes? I applied a month prior to the deadline. I see that a lot of people have got replies after applying closer to the deadline - don't know what to make out of this.

They seem to run ACs throughout August at least, so I wouldn't worry too much

 

[lawcurious]

How do you find out HL WG score??

i just emailed them asking for it! (this was for the vac scheme though idk if they do it differently for direct TCs)

 

[Life&Law]

Oh I'm sorry to hear this, but best of luck with future apps!

If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?

Applied 31 July and did the WG on 1 August

 

[ps213]

Okay wow, I didn't get an email either! Just logged into the portal and also got a PFO post-WG (my only WG so far too )

Ahh I'm sorry!

My only WG too! Good practice for our next one I guess

 

[ARoyle]

I don't think it automatically makes you more appealing - you could be an appealing candidate anyway without it.

However, it can show a commitment to a legal career at the same time.

It will depend on the firm as to whether your course gets funded if you have already started it of your own accord. Some firms pay back fees retrospectively whether you have started or completed the course. Others may pay a pro-rata amount for the time you have left on the course. Others will not pay back anything.

The interesting thing is that the GDL is no longer a requirement - its not like you have to do it anymore. Therefore to me it is a bit of a gamble just because it isn't necessary to complete it. For some firms, they won't put future trainees through the GDL, instead opting to just do an SQE prep course.

Whilst the GDL or PGDL is no longer a requirement when doing the SQE route. The universities are still telling students that they need to do the conversion course first, and firms have already said that they prefer that non-law graduates do a conversion course, regardless of it being a requirement or not.

 

[NaimK]

Freshfields AC

If anyone has some advice that would be most appreciated!

 

[Scandi]

Freshfields AC

If anyone has some advice that would be most appreciated!

Congrats!

 

[iamJW]

Does anyone have any advice for a Macfarlanes AC for a direct TC? Apart from being in-person and not having a group exercise it seems pretty similar to the VS ACs

 

[IRO]

Does anyone have any advice for a Macfarlanes AC for a direct TC? Apart from being in-person and not having a group exercise it seems pretty similar to the VS ACs

The structure is similar but the exercises themselves are tougher for the TC (eg the exercises are longer/about more challenging topics for the TC assessments)

 

[hashneevvora]

has anyone heard back from w&c or know when we might hear back?

 

[Rob93]

Freshfields AC invite - still in shock. Any advice appreciated

 

[Lily1234]

Government Legal Department TC offer!! Can't believe it

Wooohooo!! Huge congratulations!

 

[failedlegallyblonde]

Does anyone have any experience or insight regarding studying the LPC online (at either uni of law or BPP) compared to in person? I am considering studying the LPC online to save on tuition costs and travel expenses but I am worried that my learning experience could be negatively impacted. Any advice would be appreciated, thank you!

 

[JcW]

Hello, has anybody heard from Latham, Weil (following their holding email) or Milbank? Thanks!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Government Legal Department TC offer!! Can't believe it

Amazing news! Congratulations