TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[A.Diane01]

Guys, wanted to share the good news as TCLA has been a huge part of my legal journey - I have managed to secure a TC at an international firm in Manchester!

I just want to say thankyou so much for all your help, guidance and moral support. Entering the legal application process from a STEM background hit me like (a very fast, very heavy) train however the TCLA community always provided such kind and encouraging words after all the PFOs and blundered VIs! Reading the threads after a busy day was always a treat as I knew I'd either laugh, learn or be able to offer the same encouragement to someone else as you all did for me.

I hope to be able to give back where I can within TCLA, with a view make someone elses journey a little bit easier like you have all done for me. DMs are always open if anyone has any Qs, for a chat (or a Michael Scott gif).

Hopefully this chemist can make a mark in the legal world!

 

[AvniD]

Guys, wanted to share the good news as TCLA has been a huge part of my legal journey - I have managed to secure a TC at an international firm in Manchester!

I just want to say thankyou so much for all your help, guidance and moral support. Entering the legal application process from a STEM background hit me like (a very fast, very heavy) train however the TCLA community always provided such kind and encouraging words after all the PFOs and blundered VIs! Reading the threads after a busy day was always a treat as I knew I'd either laugh, learn or be able to offer the same encouragement to someone else as you all did for me.

I hope to be able to give back where I can within TCLA, with a view make someone elses journey a little bit easier like you have all done for me. DMs are always open if anyone has any Qs, for a chat (or a Michael Scott gif).

Hopefully this chemist can make a mark in the legal world!

Congratulations!!! This is AMAZING news- so well deserved

 

[sxw517]

Hey, looking for some advice. Didn’t manage to secure anything in the last cycle. I am due to start a paralegal job soon and am keen to carry on applying to training contracts /VS. I was speaking with someone and they made a negative comment about how being a paralegal can reduce your chances of being successful in applications and how easy it is to get stuck. Is this true? I was quite proud of myself for getting this role and thought it could be 1 step closer to a TC! any advise would be greatly appreciated as I’m feeling quite stressed and lost at the minute

Completely disagree, whoever has told you that is just being a negative nancy.

I know a few folk (like the member on here), who have worked in paralegal roles, to go on to secure TC's, if anything its going to make you more employable.

Congratulations!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Guys, wanted to share the good news as TCLA has been a huge part of my legal journey - I have managed to secure a TC at an international firm in Manchester!

I just want to say thankyou so much for all your help, guidance and moral support. Entering the legal application process from a STEM background hit me like (a very fast, very heavy) train however the TCLA community always provided such kind and encouraging words after all the PFOs and blundered VIs! Reading the threads after a busy day was always a treat as I knew I'd either laugh, learn or be able to offer the same encouragement to someone else as you all did for me.

I hope to be able to give back where I can within TCLA, with a view make someone elses journey a little bit easier like you have all done for me. DMs are always open if anyone has any Qs, for a chat (or a Michael Scott gif).

Hopefully this chemist can make a mark in the legal world!

This is fantastic news - I am delighted for you and really pleased you found the forums a place for moral support and guidance!

 

[futuretraineecity]

NRF AC!

 

[law12]

Also NRF AC!

 

[sxw517]

Also, also NRF AC!

 

[futuretraineecity]

Also NRF AC!

Also, also NRF AC!

Congrats to you both! I don’t suppose either of you remember whether they said in the TI that they’d be running ACs the week after that as well?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Woooo - love all the NRF success in the forums this afternoon!

 

[sxw517]

@ek125712 The week of the 19th-23rd?

 

[futuretraineecity]

@ek125712 The week of the 19th-23rd?

Yes that week! I can’t remember if they said both of those weeks or either of them?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

NRF AC!

Also NRF AC!

Also, also NRF AC!

Congratulations!!! If any of you would like any advice on the AC, I’m more than happy to help. I did the AC for the Spring VS in April

 

[futuretraineecity]

Congratulations!!! If any of you would like any advice on the AC, I’m more than happy to help. I did the AC for the Spring VS in April

Thank you so much, that would be great! I’ll DM you

 

[Deleted member 24253]

Has anyone heard back from Trowers yet? Todays the last day they’re meant to be getting back to us and I’ve still not heard back I saw they’ve changed graduate recruitment managers so that might be why there’s a delay?

 

[Rob93]

Hey, looking for some advice. Didn’t manage to secure anything in the last cycle. I am due to start a paralegal job soon and am keen to carry on applying to training contracts /VS. I was speaking with someone and they made a negative comment about how being a paralegal can reduce your chances of being successful in applications and how easy it is to get stuck. Is this true? I was quite proud of myself for getting this role and thought it could be 1 step closer to a TC! any advise would be greatly appreciated as I’m feeling quite stressed and lost at the minute

I have submitted one (1) application since I started private practice paralegal work earlier this year. It got me to my first AC after several years of applying. Absolute nonsense that paralegal roles block you in.

Depending on the role, you may find that in a couple of months recruiters are reaching out to put you in front of firms which *specifically fast-track paralegals into their training contracts* - it is definitely an advantage.

 

[traineedreamer]

Anyone still waiting to hear from Travers Smith? I applied on July 27th and didn't receive a call last week like others

 

[lawstress]

Congrats! When was your interview with HR ? How long did it take to hear from them after the interview?

Thank you! I had the interview last Thursday, and literally heard the next day.

 

[AnxiousApplicant]

Has anyone heard back from Trowers yet? Todays the last day they’re meant to be getting back to us and I’ve still not heard back I saw they’ve changed graduate recruitment managers so that might be why there’s a delay?

I have emailed them today, but no reply.

 

[lw2000]

I have emailed them today, but no reply.

Just got an email saying assessment centres are being held in September now instead so that’s something at least

 

[ellwilsen]

Just got an email saying assessment centres are being held in September now instead so that’s something at least

“due to the high number of applications received” but didn’t they extend the deadline