TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Londoner271]

Has anyone heard back from GT for 2024/2025 post AC? Does anyone know whether they send rejection emails?

 

[lolita98]

Has anyone heard back from GT for 2024/2025 post AC? Does anyone know whether they send rejection emails?

my friend has been offered the TC about 2 weeks ago

 

[wz_13]

what is the point of questions asking what you do outside work and study - what could be some things a firm is looking out for if anyone has any insight?

 

[cgc]

what is the point of questions asking what you do outside work and study - what could be some things a firm is looking out for if anyone has any insight?

I assume they are looking to see the depth of your character. All of your experiences make you unique and mean you bring diversity of thought and experience to an organisation.

 

[Jessica Booker]

what is the point of questions asking what you do outside work and study - what could be some things a firm is looking out for if anyone has any insight?

They want to see that you keep yourself busy, have interest that keep you grounded (eg you are not a workaholic) and that you potentially do things that align with their values.

 

[wz_13]

They want to see that you keep yourself busy, have interest that keep you grounded (eg you are not a workaholic) and that you potentially do things that align with their values.

i see! Would spending time with family and friends as one of these things be a weak answer (i can connect this with communication skills and nurturing relationships perhaps)

 

[Jessica Booker]

i see! Would spending time with family and friends as one of these things be a weak answer (i can connect this with communication skills and nurturing relationships perhaps)

Not really - this is something everyone ultimately does. It needs to be something more unique and also ideally something that either hones skills/knowledge, or has a positive impact on others.

 

[NJS]

Han anyone received a Browne Jacobson AC invite?

 

[ComplianceChange]

Took 2 years off to pursue other career paths and have come back! Just submitted my direct app for White & Case. ahhh

 

[ComplianceChange]

Apparently on a roll because I also just submitted my Weil app.
(I had drafted this one yesterday but Vantage portal was down for me)

 

[icl]

Anyone heard from Addleshaw, Eversheds or TLT direct TC app?

got rejected from TLT on tuesday

 

[hannah04]

what is the point of questions asking what you do outside work and study - what could be some things a firm is looking out for if anyone has any insight?

They ask cause they want to get more of a sense of your personality beyond what's on paper. For people still in university, I assume they want to hear about your extracurriculars (any clubs/sports/societies you have joined or have leadership roles in if applicable). For people who graduated or aren't part of any societies, I think they wanna hear about any personal hobbies then which are non-professional in nature and showcase something that you are interested in. For example playing an instrument/going on runs or bike rides/making art/learning a language for fun. It's a good opportunity for you to show them what makes you an interesting and holistic person.

 

[hirene]

Does Haynes and Boone send out rejection emails? Someone got to the 1st interview but I haven't heard anything so I'm sweating

 

[NMA]

Anyone know if you can apply to White & Case's direct TC in the same cycle after applying for their vac scheme but not progressing to the AC for it?

 

[Kodak123]

Anyone know if you can apply to White & Case's direct TC in the same cycle after applying for their vac scheme but not progressing to the AC for it?

Yes you can

 

[s.k.o]

Anyone feel like some of the feedback firms give after rejecting you are too generic ?

 

[Fd321]

Does withers send the test to complete to everyone post app? Or do they select you to do it?

 

[19vanessat]

just did one of those recorded video interviews for WFW! ahh those are so nerve-wracking, i feel so unnatural doing these haha, also felt like i got two words cut off at the end of an answer.. hopefully they don't mind it bc i was already clearly concluding

 

[legallyblonde500]

Just got an interview for Arnold & Porter's 2025 direct TC, it is in person and next Monday which is very soon. I was hoping someone had some insights about the written exercise and fee-earner interview. (Ie. is it competency based etc) Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[islasorna]

got rejected from TLT on tuesday

Was that post-app or post-tests?