TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[AngelLawyer_21]

Does anyone know what is going on with RPC? I saw that apparently they have filled all the TC spots with vac schemers. However, their website implies that they recruit from direct applicants as well. Plus, it seems a bit weird that some have received PFOs while others haven't if all the positions have been filled. I tried emailing them last week but they haven't replied. So much for getting to applicants "shortly after the deadline" smh

Did they ever respond to your email? I spoke to GR at the end of July and they said they'll get back to candidates 'soon' 😔

 

[johnnn821]

Did they ever respond to your email? I spoke to GR at the end of July and they said they'll get back to candidates 'soon' 😔

I dont know whether it quantifies as a response, but they graced me with a celebratory PFO on Monday. Anyway, good luck to you and to everyone waiting.

 

[amrita6399]

Did they ever respond to your email? I spoke to GR at the end of July and they said they'll get back to candidates 'soon' 😔

I did receive a PFO from them on Monday

 

[kmo20]

Is it recommended to email your interviewers and grad rec after an assessment day to say thank you?

 

[ComplianceChange]

im so stuck on how to improve my WG, its so annoying when that's a pitfall for my application ahaha, im using jobtestprep atm but idk how else to really improve

Hi,

Try this book, helped me and I've heard plenty of good things.

Critical Thinking Tests: Understanding Critical Thinking Skills, And How To Pass Critical Thinking Tests: Understanding Critical Thinking Skills and Passing Critical Thinking Tests https://amzn.eu/d/cQORy6I

 

[AB]

Hi,

Try this book, helped me and I've heard plenty of good things.

Critical Thinking Tests: Understanding Critical Thinking Skills, And How To Pass Critical Thinking Tests: Understanding Critical Thinking Skills and Passing Critical Thinking Tests https://amzn.eu/d/cQORy6I

This book also helped me!

 

[Livvia]

Yes, I completed it at the end of May

I feel thats quite a long time though and they might have rounded off recruitment with that cycle. But I would advise you email the recruitment team to enquire about the status of your application.

 

[Donuttime]

Congrats, when is yours?

Hiya, did you also get an interview invite?

 

[hannah04]

In an AC interview, if you want to integrate a deal the firm has worked on in your answer, would it be bad if the deal was a few years ago but was one of the biggest deals that the firm has done and is very relevant to your answer? (This would be a question like about practice areas you're interested in, not a question that specifically asks about a "recent deal thats captured your interest").

 

[al2020]

In an AC interview, if you want to integrate a deal the firm has worked on in your answer, would it be bad if the deal was a few years ago but was one of the biggest deals that the firm has done and is very relevant to your answer? (This would be a question like about practice areas you're interested in, not a question that specifically asks about a "recent deal thats captured your interest").

As a general rule, it's always better to reference recent deals because it's more reflective of the firm now (e.g., past deals may involve partners that are no longer at the firm, or clients the firm no longer serves). However, if the deal is the best example highlighting a practice area you're interested in, and you can demonstrate exactly why you chose that specific deal, then quoting a transaction completed a few years ago should be fine.

 

[NSC414]

White & Case PFO finally.

 

[Pokeria]

White & Case PFO finally.

When did you apply?

 

[Tintin06]

White & Case PFO finally.

Sorry to hear that.

 

[NSC414]

When did you apply?

July

 

[LKG]

White & Case PFO

 

[Tintin06]

If it’s any consolation, White & Case Grad Rec told me they read every application properly. If it’s a PFO, well the W&C Winter Vac Scheme journey starts today! 💪🏻

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Does anyone know how many TC's are offered for DLA for each office like Birmingham and Manchester.

 

[ComplianceChange]

W&C PFO

 

[koko1029]

White and Case PFO

 

[Jessica Booker]

Addleshaw TC offer!!!

Massive thank you to everyone on the TCLA - especially all the admins. I really didn’t think I had it in me after a few failed cycles. Feeling super grateful 🥹

Amazing news - congratulations!