TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[ssssstttt1]

Hi everyone, has someone completed the second-round Wedlake Bell TC interview? Mine is next week and any tips or insight would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[M0M007]

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.

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.

Thank you very much, this is very helpful.

 

[CorporateCrocodile]

Anyone heard from Goodwin/know when we can expect to hear back?

 

[CorporateCrocodile]

Fried Frank PFO

 

[kunscripted_]

hi, was wondering if anyone could help with this

when a law firm says the below (for someone who hasn't done the SQE/LPC) does that mean you start the SQE/LPC on these dates or you start the actual job on these dates

"We are recruiting for September 2024, March 2025 and September 2025" (taken from BCLP)

 

[AlexJ]

hi, was wondering if anyone could help with this

when a law firm says the below (for someone who hasn't done the SQE/LPC) does that mean you start the SQE/LPC on these dates or you start the actual job on these dates

"We are recruiting for September 2024, March 2025 and September 2025" (taken from BCLP)

That would be the TC start, so you do the course in the 12 months prior normally

 

[kunscripted_]

That would be the TC start, so you do the course in the 12 months prior normally

Thank you!!

 

[LawInTheNorth]

If a firm has a TC window in Sep - Dec and one in June - July - are they classed as the same cycle?

 

[lolamcd1]

Anything from collyer bristow or boodle Hatfield?

 

[Rollon23]

SullCrom PFO

Not that I was super hopefull (considering their lack of diversity their trainee intake lol)

Hey sorry to hear that!! When did you apply? Was it closer to the deadline?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If a firm has a TC window in Sep - Dec and one in June - July - are they classed as the same cycle?

If it is for the same trainee intake, then yes. There will most likely be different categories of applicant who can apply in those two windows though, so double check your eligibility.

 

[LawInTheNorth]

If it is for the same trainee intake, then yes. There will most likely be different categories of applicant who can apply in those two windows though, so double check your eligibility.

Hi Jessica, what if one I take was for 2024/2025 and one is just for 2025? I’m struggling to find out my eligibility for Hogan Lovells and have received no reply on email or social media.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I would say this is the same intake most likely and that Hogan Lovells have just had some earlier intakes available for 2024.

 

[LawInTheNorth]

I would say this is the same intake most likely and that Hogan Lovells have just had some earlier intakes available for 2024.

Thank you, I appreciate your help.

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Are we ever going to hear back from Orrick?🙁

Literally, at this point can they just tell me yes or no? THIS IS HORRIBLE haha

 

[sxw517]

I know this is a long shot, but... I don't suppose anybody that attended the Nov 2022 Legal Cheek law fair happens to remember the names of either of the two women that were in the Macfarlanes booth. I have a Word document with notes from my conversation with them, but no names...

 

[Marissa]

anyone heard from SullCrom after a holding email?

 

[johnnn821]

Has anyone heard back from BCLP post first round interview?

 

[kmo20]

Does anyone know if BCLP are still holding first round interviews for TC?

 

[PirateShip]

Would trying to learn a language in your spare time be considered a non-academic interest?