TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[axelbeugre]

A&O AC invite for direct TC - got email this morning applied 15th nov

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

[axelbeugre]

And for international students who cant apply to VCs, would you say that the direct TC looks at internationals a bit more favorably than other applicants or not really @Jessica Booker

There is no advantage in being international and applying for direct training contract, if anything it could be a bit challenging as you will need to demonstrate why you are worth the investment (since they will need to sponsor you) compared to your British national counterpart. As an international student myself, when I was applying last year I thought that it would have been harder for me to get a training contract because of the visa issues. However, I would say that these considerations, although valid, should not deter you or make you feel like you have an advantage on anyone or less chances than anyone. Put your best foot forward and submit the best applications that you can, and I am sure you will be successful!

Good luck with the process!

 

[BT0901]

@Allen & Overy

 

[EliteWhovian]

@Allen & Overy

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wish they'd put us out of our misery in one batch (

 

[WeGotThis!]

wish they'd put us out of our misery in one batch (

I agree! I've refreshed my email a million times since I woke up🙈

 

[norothrow324]

Seems that a very small amount of people have heard anything back. Very small batches...

I agree! I've refreshed my email a million times since I woke up🙈

 

[Angel13890]

Has anyone heard back from CC about the VI invites? The Friday deadline is slowly creeping up on us.

 

[addy2004]

Has anyone heard back from CC about the VI invites? The Friday deadline is slowly creeping up on us.

Not sure if they'l send them all on the same day or start in batches

 

[Taioni]

Has anyone heard back or knows when we hear back about the CMS Watson Glaser?

I applied on the 3rd and I'm still waiting to hear back. It's my first application ever for what is my first application cycle. Does anyone know CMS's Watson Glaser pass threshold?

 

[404]

I applied on the 3rd and I'm still waiting to hear back. It's my first application ever for what is my first application cycle. Does anyone know CMS's Watson Glaser pass threshold?

Did you submit the WG on the 3rd or submit the app on the 3rd?

 

[e1996]

Has anyone heard back from CC about the VI invites? The Friday deadline is slowly creeping up on us.

Nothing yet either!

 

[norothrow324]

Nothing yet either!

Likewise! Last thing heard was about the WG results.

 

[Taioni]

Did you submit the WG on the 3rd or submit the app on the 3rd?

Apologies for the lack of clarity - I submitted my application on the third. I'm still waiting to hear back from CMS about taking the Watson Glaser test.

 

[EliteWhovian]

Waiting for CMS WG test too, applied yesterday

 

[Flutterbyx303]

Waiting for CMS WG test too, applied yesterday

Same

 

[Charlottehollyx]

Same

The test isn't automatic (though sounds like most people do get it). Took 9 days for me to get an invite at the start of November.

 

[LB24]

Apologies for the lack of clarity - I submitted my application on the third. I'm still waiting to hear back from CMS about taking the Watson Glaser test.

I applied on the 26th Nov and got the WG invite on the 30th

 

[norothrow324]

I feel like 90% of my time is spent refreshing TCLA, Gmail and AO portal this week....

 

[Shreya Verma]

I feel like 90% of my time is spent refreshing TCLA, Gmail and AO portal this week....

+111111111111111111111....that's so like me

 

[norothrow324]

I presume that the AO portal only updates post email right?