TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Emilia]

Not heard from withers post test (10th july) - should I expect a rejection as they've been sending out ac and interview invites

I’m in the same situation although I did my test on 5th May!

 

[S87]

Hi guys, I am currently drafting my application for the direct tc at K&L Gates and am struggling with these two questions:

1. Why have you decided to pursue a career as a solicitor? What other options did you consider seriously and why did you choose not to pursue them? Does it mean why have decided to become a commercial solicitor (why commercial law) and what options have pursued?
2. Why do you feel you are suited to K&L Gates LLP? Does it mean what qualities and skills do you have to succeed at this firm?

Thank you in advance for your help!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi guys, I am currently drafting my application for the direct tc at K&L Gates and am struggling with these two questions:

1. Why have you decided to pursue a career as a solicitor? What other options did you consider seriously and why did you choose not to pursue them? Does it mean why have decided to become a commercial solicitor (why commercial law) and what options have pursued?
2. Why do you feel you are suited to K&L Gates LLP? Does it mean what qualities and skills do you have to succeed at this firm?

Thank you in advance for your help!

For question 1 - You could link to any modules in your law degree if you are a law student that led your interest to a solicitor. You could also discuss any volunteering or extra curriculum stuff that led you to a career as a solicitor.

For question 2 - You could talk about your skills like teamwork, attention to detail and etc. Then discuss how these skills will make you succeed at this firm.

Hope this is helpful but this is how I would approach it so my advice might be different to others.

 

[kmo20]

Has anyone been successful with Latham & Watkins and would be able to offer some insight into the application process and what they look for?

 

[kmo20]

Not heard from withers post test (10th july) - should I expect a rejection as they've been sending out ac and interview invites

I received a PFO this afternoon post-test

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Does anyone if Addleshaw Goddard direct TC application is rolling or non-rolling. Thank you in advance.

 

[leaaa2023]

Hey, when did you hear back? I haven’t heard back yet.. also do you know if they send out first round interview invites in batches or should I assume it’s a PFO? Thanks

Hello! I wish I knew more information to give you, but tbh, I wouldn't assume it's a PFO. I did some research and they conduct telephone interviews in mid-late July and ACs in Early August. I think there are only 2-3 Graduate recruiters in the London office, so they are probably beginning to move along, it's likely you could receive emails throughout the week!

 

[OB]

Hi! I have a feedback call tomorrow after an unsuccessful AC.

Does anyone have any advice on how I can make the most out of the feedback call? Thank you

I think make a list of where you might've gone wrong to ask how you performed in each part of the AC, perhaps ask what they wanted to see, what would've made your responses stronger, maybe technique points for written tasks/group exercises to see if there's anything you can tweak. Perhaps ask if you can reapply in the next cycle and how the process works for that. Definitely try and get as many concrete points as possible to improve for the next one (could also be a potential competency question of bouncing back from rejection etc!)

 

[aspiringlawyer1000]

Has anyone else still not heard from bakers for direct tc? I had my AC over 6 weeks ago…

 

[zizszhplum]

Would also love to hear anyone's experience of the Morgan Lewis telephone interview!

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Hi! I have a feedback call tomorrow after an unsuccessful AC.

Does anyone have any advice on how I can make the most out of the feedback call? Thank you

• Keep a pen and paper with you to make all the notes
• Ask them the criteria you were marked against
• Ask what you can do to work on the feedback areas
• Request a DSAR (my favourite)*: You can go to the firm's privacy policy to find details of the privacy inbox email address to request a DSAR. Under the GDPR and UK DPA 2018 you can submit a Data Subject Access Request requesting a copy of the personal information associated with your application (This includes a copy of detailed assessment centre and interview observation notes, for you specifically)

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Does anyone know the standard response time for Orrick from the application stage to the interview/AC stage?

Wondering to contact grad recruitment for a rough timeline but also conscious that might just make them hate me.

 

[wz_13]

I received a PFO this afternoon post-test

Same

 

[lawapplicant]

Does anyone if Addleshaw Goddard direct TC application is rolling or non-rolling. Thank you in advance.

There VS was apparently rolling but I applied in March for direct TC so I'd guess non-rolling.

 

[ComplianceChange]

Does anyone if Addleshaw Goddard direct TC application is rolling or non-rolling. Thank you in advance.

I belive it is rolling recruitment

 

[Fd321]

Has anyone heard back from Farrer post-app yet? Or Collyer Bristow?

 

[Emilia]

Has anyone heard back from Farrer post-app yet? Or Collyer Bristow?

I applied to both but haven’t heard back yet either

 

[legally.brown]

For Paul Hastings direct tc
one of of the questions ask “what skills do you believe contribute to the success of a solicitor”
do you have to connect it back to your skills or the firm?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker, just had a quick question. What’s the protocol for following up with a firm after a Vac scheme? How long should I wait after the scheme has ended to wait for results? And if it’s past that period what’s the best way to ask for an update? Phone, email or through my trainee buddy? Thanks!

The amount of time can vary massively. If the firm did not make it clear to you when you would hear back, then email them asking for details of when you will hear back. This should be through graduate recruitment/your HR contact rather than your buddy.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker would resitting a module on the LPC have a strong negative impact on an application to White & Case? Despite having good undergraduate grades for example. Or would they look at the application holistically?

I don’t know the specifics for White & Case. I wouldn’t expect one module to weigh that heavily though. The only issue is if the firm has a general policy for sponsored trainees that they have to pass the LPC on first sitting, as they are likely to apply the same policy to self-funders too