TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Winter]

Hey, I thought HL reviewed TC's on a non-rolling basis?

I'm pretty sure it's rolling basis I'm afraid, hence my early submission.

 

[Annie24]

Forsters assessment day invite!

 

[ssssstttt1]

Forsters assessment day invite too! Would appreciate any tips or guidance, thank you!

 

[ssssstttt1]

Congratulations! Can I just ask when you received the interview invite & did they email you?

Thank you! Received it yesterday morning by e-mail

 

[sxw517]

I'm pretty sure it's rolling basis I'm afraid, hence my early submission.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[laurabeaumont]

I just received a first interview invite for a Withers TC! Would anyone have any tips / insights for the interview? <3 anything would be greatly appreciated

Congratulations ! 🎉

 

[laurabeaumont]

Congrats! I interviewed with them last year so I might be able to give you some advice.

I’d say right of the bat, make sure you answers are detailed. They really appreciate that - don’t answer your questions (especially motivational questions) the same way you would in a 2 min video interview. They want you to expand.

I was asked 1 commercial awareness question so I assume you will too. Again, go into detail, and expand on your answer as much as possible.

The interview was a really good experience though, they really try to reassure you and it wasn’t at all as scary as I thought it would be.

Make sure you are well read on the happenings in the firm/elements that set the firm apart (which add to your motivation to join the firm) - it will be very obvious if you haven’t done a good amount of research on the firm - as the questions tend to link back to this!

Definitely do some reading into the different practice areas/which ones you are interested in/why they interest you/ and what sets BCLPs training contract offerings apart from competitors!

GOOD LUCK!!!!

Such great advice @Blue1789 !!! Good luck @bella98 you will smash it )

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Does anyone have a list of firms which take a fair number via direct TC? I am beginning to think that vac schemes aren't for me.

 

[Z48]

Does anyone have a list of firms which take a fair number via direct TC? I am beginning to think that vac schemes aren't for me.

Where firms recruit from (Vacation Scheme vs Direct TC applications) 2022-2023

Hi everyone! I hope that this can be useful in planning out where you will apply for vacation schemes and where you will apply directly for training contracts. You can decide when to apply to each firm by looking at my compilation of law firm deadlines as well as my thread about which firms...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[robmaxtwist]

Invited for Withers TC Interview! If anyone has advice on the interview structure/ what to expect please let me know - would be super grateful!

 

[RANDOTRON]

Hi @SR99 @robmaxtwist, congrats to you both on getting a TC interview! 🥳

I personally haven't applied for Withers before so I won't be able to comment on the interview structure or what to expect. However, I did find this in the Interview Experience thread, which you may find useful. Just to note, the interviews were for vacation schemes, but I suspect a TC interview will cover the same bases.

Best of luck to you both – I'm sure you smash it! 👊

 

[SR99]

Congratulations @SR99 . I was just wondering how long do they take to reply to you after the test?

They got back to me 2 days after doing the test!

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Where firms recruit from (Vacation Scheme vs Direct TC applications) 2022-2023

Hi everyone! I hope that this can be useful in planning out where you will apply for vacation schemes and where you will apply directly for training contracts. You can decide when to apply to each firm by looking at my compilation of law firm deadlines as well as my thread about which firms...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Thank you!

 

[bella98]

Such great advice @Blue1789 !!! Good luck @bella98 you will smash it )

Thank you so much!!! 😁 😁 😁

 

[lolamcd1]

What is the latest date you can apply do start the SQE this autumn in london?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

What is the latest date you can apply do start the SQE this autumn in london?

Days before the course starts most likely - they won’t run out of places, especially given the increased number of providers in the market.

 

[aspiringtrainee2024]

Has anyone heard from HL since their application for direct tc including any PFOs?

 

[NMA]

Anyone know how long NRF's cover letter should be? Is it just a page of A4?

 

[legallybrunette22]

Congratulations @SR99 . I was just wondering how long do they take to reply to you after the test?

Did Withers send you a separate email with an invitation to complete the test? I submitted my application a few days ago and still have not received a test invite!

 

[latte23]

Did Withers send you a separate email with an invitation to complete the test? I submitted my application a few days ago and still have not received a test invite!

they send a separate email with an invitation to complete the test! i can't remember the exact date, but i received mine around a week after i submitted my app