TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[traineesolicitor123]

Hey, thanks for replying! Mine still says 'in progress' even though I've submitted the questionnaire, but since it seems like a common problem it should be alright I hope!

Yes, mine also says "in progress" on the portal currently. But I got a pop-up after submitting the Rare Questionnaire saying that the Application was complete. Did you get the same?

 

[tkwillbealawyer]

Yes, mine also says "in progress" on the portal currently. But I got a pop-up after submitting the Rare Questionnaire saying that the Application was complete. Did you get the same?

Ah yes, I did. It should be fine!

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Hi everyone, I have an AC with Hogan Lovells coming up. Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare for their situational interview?

Hi congrats on the AC! Could I ask when you applied for HL's TC?

 

[DimpledHopper]

Hi congrats on the AC! Could I ask when you applied for HL's TC?

I applied and did the WG in the first week of October!

 

[futuretrainee202X]

I applied and did the WG in the first week of October!

Ah okay! If you don't mind sharing, do you know what the AC date slots look like? I'm considering making an application next week and was wondering if its too late

 

[DimpledHopper]

Ah okay! If you don't mind sharing, do you know what the AC date slots look like? I'm considering making an application next week and was wondering if its too late

No worries! I only saw their invite 2 hours after they sent it and when I went to book a time the only slot available was 10 Jan... I'm fairly certain all the later slots were booked up but I wouldn't take that as all the AC slots being filled because the direct TC deadline isn't until 31 Jan. I'm pretty sure they'll open up AC dates as they get more applications in so I'd still apply if I were you!

 

[futuretrainee202X]

No worries! I only saw their invite 2 hours after they sent it and when I went to book a time the only slot available was 10 Jan... I'm fairly certain all the later slots were booked up but I wouldn't take that as all the AC slots being filled because the direct TC deadline isn't until 31 Jan. I'm pretty sure they'll open up AC dates as they get more applications in so I'd still apply if I were you!

Thanks so much! Very helpful I'll go ahead and apply then!

 

[Seth]

Hi everyone, I have an AC with Hogan Lovells coming up. Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare for their situational interview?

I also have an AC for Hogan Lovells on the 10th. Any idea on preparation for the case study element?

 

[DimpledHopper]

I also have an AC for Hogan Lovells on the 10th. Any idea on preparation for the case study element?

I just PM'd you!

 

[Momo]

Hi, I would like to ask how much work experience is generally required before a law firm will consider a candidate for a direct TC? Is 1 year and a half considered to be sufficient? Would like to hear insights from @Jessica Booker as well. Thanks in advance I appreciate it.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, I would like to ask how much work experience is generally required before a law firm will consider a candidate for a direct TC? Is 1 year and a half considered to be sufficient? Would like to hear insights from @Jessica Booker as well. Thanks in advance I appreciate it.

You don’t need a year and a half - a lot of people will only have a matter of months combined through part time jobs, internships etc.

 

[the english lawyer]

any advice on dla ac?

 

[born&raised]

any advice on dla ac?

Congratulations! May I ask when you applied?

 

[Sxvpr]

Irwin Mitchell Video Interview, could anyone provide any advice on how to approach/what to expect? Thanks😊

 

[hihi12345678]

Hi- I missed the CC AC briefing on jan 6, I was wondering if anyone could provide me with a recap of what was mentioned?

thank you!!

 

[the english lawyer]

Congratulations! May I ask when you applied?

thanks, i applied literally the day the application opened.

 

[TheArch]

Hi all,
Has anyone heard from Kennedys? Applied for direct Training Contract.
Thank you!

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

Anyone have any idea (perhaps from applying in the past) what radio silence from Allen overy direct TC means?

I passed SJT early December

 

[Rina]

Anyone have any idea (perhaps from applying in the past) what radio silence from Allen overy direct TC means?

I passed SJT early December

I had a similar wait and checked my portal earlier this afternoon to find I had been rejected 3 days ago. The rejection email came through literally a minute after I had checked. Not to say it will be the same result for you but that was my experience

 

[rose888]

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