TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Pokeria]

sorry if this is a weird question but did they specifically say that your app didn't make the cut? because 78 on the WG seems like a good score to me (pls correct me if I am wrong).

Some firms look for over 80 others for over 85

 

[NadineBusty]

Anyone heard back from Gide?

 

[labrador]

Hi does anyone know if ULAW provide textbooks for the PGDL? or do you have to order them?

Also, when do you choose the optional modules for the PGDL? I'm about to start in September online and I haven't been asked about any optional modules yet! I want to make sure I choose some that are more compatible with corporate law!

 

[S87]

Hi does anyone know if ULAW provide textbooks for the PGDL? or do you have to order them?

Also, when do you choose the optional modules for the PGDL? I'm about to start in September online and I haven't been asked about any optional modules yet! I want to make sure I choose some that are more compatible with corporate law!

From my knowledge, PGDL does not have optional modules. The electives are only available during the LPC, the PGDL is a very fast introduction to law.

 

[pb15]

Have all paul hastings first round interview invites been sent out on the same day?

 

[Louise59]

Have all paul hastings first round interview invites been sent out on the same day?

Last year they sent it in batches from what I read

 

[pb15]

Last year they sent it in batches from what I read

okay i'll cling onto that little bit of hope then ahahah

 

[sxw517]

Do W&C send video interview invites in batches, or should I just wait for the 'After careful consideration, we regret to inform you that...'

P.S. I applied on their deadline. So, thinking that those who have already had PFOs may have applied earlier?

 

[BubbleTeaFan]

Do W&C send video interview invites in batches, or should I just wait for the 'After careful consideration, we regret to inform you that...'

P.S. I applied on their deadline. So, thinking that those who have already had PFOs may have applied earlier?

i know of someone who applied early and got a VI; and another person who applied on the deadline and got a pfo yesterday. I don't think they're necessarily going chronologically here

 

[sxw517]

i know of someone who applied early and got a VI; and another person who applied on the deadline and got a pfo yesterday. I don't think they're necessarily going chronologically here

Ah nice, there is a glimmer of hope then!

 

[potekphil]

Anyone heard back from Stephenson Harwood post case study yet?

 

[Adrian_S]

Any news post-AC from Freshfields? Did my AC virtually on 14th and heard they get back to people pretty quickly, so will just calmly wait for that PFO.

 

[kmo20]

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes after the AC yesterday?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Any news post-AC from Freshfields? Did my AC virtually on 14th and heard they get back to people pretty quickly, so will just calmly wait for that PFO.


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It is not a rejection until it is a rejection and no news is not bad nor is it good. As grad rec might be waiting for feedback from your interviewer that is why it might be taking ages like your interviewer might be on annual leave as it is the last week of the summer so it is why it is taking longer. Hopefully it is good news for you soon.

 

[Adrian_S]

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes after the AC yesterday?

My friend was at the AC yesterday, and just received an offer. Hope that helps - and hope you hear back soon

 

[kmo20]

My friend was at the AC yesterday, and just received an offer. Hope that helps - and hope you hear back soon

Thank you

 

[lawninja00!]

Has anyone done the BPC while applying for training contracts? Can you tell me if firms find it weird if I’m doing the BPC instead of the SQE?

In that case, should I not put in the details of my BPC on my applications?

 

[hannah04]

Any news post-AC from Freshfields? Did my AC virtually on 14th and heard they get back to people pretty quickly, so will just calmly wait for that PFO.


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I am still yet to have my AC, they maybe wait till all of them are done before giving out news? Mine's this upcoming Tuesday (virtual) so you should hopefully be hearing back soon!!🤞

 

[Adrian_S]

I am still yet to have my AC, they maybe wait till all of them are done before giving out news? Mine's this upcoming Tuesday (virtual) so you should hopefully be hearing back soon!!🤞

Best of luck!!!

 

[Emilia]

Has anyone else not heard back from Boodle Hatfield?