TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
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They usually do, but the Direct TC intake this year surprisingly only had one batch sent out. They give 3 days to do the test!Does Freshfields sent out batches of WG?How long is the timeframe between receiving the email and having to do the test? thanks!
Edit: I'm talking about the window for which the deadline was in January!
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I haven't heard from Freshfields at all and applied for the direct TC.They usually do, but the Direct TC intake this year surprisingly only had one batch sent out. They give 3 days to do the test!
Me too, on the 6th. I plan on asking for an update this Thursday as it’ll have been 2 weeks since the holding email.
For the Macfarlanes TC application question about an example where you have demonstrated resilience, can this be a personal example - such as an extenuating circumstance that had a big impact on my studies, and then how I overcame this? Just wondering if this would be ok or maybe I should focus on something related to work experience or a job.
Wait sorry I’m a little confused. Are you saying this time they sent out only one batch? Or are you saying they sent out one batch for the January deadline one? Isn’t the January deadline for the vac scheme? They sent out the first batch of WG’s the day after the deadline for the direct TC. It’s hard to believe they got through all applications in less than a day. Grad rec said they usually take a while to fully get back to candidates so I wouldn’t stress guys!! I’m sure they’re sending in batches!They usually do, but the Direct TC intake this year surprisingly only had one batch sent out. They give 3 days to do the test!
Edit: I'm talking about the window for which the deadline was in January!
I'm talking about the Winter Trainee Associate Programme 2025 window (Direct TC), for which the deadline was early January. They sent out the WG invites around a month after the deadline, and there was only one batch then. Sounds extremely unlikely that they got through all the apps in less than a day, so I think there should be more batches (they've sent multiple batches before!)
I submitted my app on the 6th of June and got the WG invite last Friday- I had till Monday (yesterday) 3pm to complete the test if that helps at all xDoes Freshfields sent out batches of WG?
WFW AC! Would really appreciate some tips
I emailed them yesterday, they said they are hoping to get through all applications by this month
If there were definitive mitigating circumstances were you able to resit the exam without a cap? If there isn’t a cap, it is probably still considered a first-sit. If not, you have been up-front with your circumstances and it is for that firm to make a decision on the matter. Chatting with GR via email may be an option if you want a definitive answer before the review of the application. If not, there are likely firms who will still hold weight on the LPC even despite the re-sit!
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Hi! For those who are working and doing TC applications at the same time, how do you normally negotiate time off to do a law firm AC with your workplace? As sometimes law firms don't give you loads of time in advance to apply for time off and would I have to give a reason?
(for context, it's a new job, a startup, non-law related but it's my backup option).
(for context, it's a new job, a startup, non-law related but it's my backup option).
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I wouldn’t try to fit in the transferable skills just because the question is no longer asked. It could easily be something they no longer need from candidates. They are likely to be able to infer a lot of the skills by you explaining your impact in those roles (which is likely to be more of interest). I would try to include as much as possible that sells your impact in roles, especially if they bring more diversity to your application and show you have kept yourself busy/have multiple interests.Hello @Jessica Booker , I hope you are doing well. I am currently applying to Latham's Direct TC and I have two questions:
1) For the "Why Latham" question, since they are highly ranked for several practice areas I am genuinely interested in, how would you suggest I explain my interest in their practice areas? Do I pick 1 only to maintain the depth of my answer?
2) For the following question; Please give details of your extra-curricular activities, and any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility, or noteworthy achievements that will support your application, would it be acceptable if I picked 3 specific activities/achievements/PoR and expand on them outlining the transferrable skills as well and then for the remaining activity/achievement/PoR, I simply list them?
I am asking because it seems that Latham removed the question of what transferrable skills will you bring to a trainee's role, so I wanted to fit both transferrable skills and all my other activity/achievement/PoR in the above bold question.
Thank you very much for always helping
Personally, I would suggest covering multiple practice areas if they are areas you are interested in. However, it’s important to explain your interest and where it has come from, and so maybe focusing on two practice areas rather three or more may be better.
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