I had attended an event in October 2023 and the Graduate Recruitment told me that they do sponsor visas for the VS.
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
- Thread starter Jessica Booker
- Start date
They did send out some PFOs last week, but I'm not sure what is going on. I haven't received any communication from the firm, after the application.
- Sep 14, 2023
- 1,275
- 1,708
Hey @powerpuffgirl,
I am so sorry to read how you feel and the process of applying to law firms' vacation schemes and training contract is so tedious sometimes. I genuinely feel like it is so difficult to maintain your motivation throughout this process. Additionally, I also see how comparison is causing even more damage to oneself when it comes to this process.
Your feelings are valid and I am sure that many feel the same way, however, I personally believe that it is extremely important to remember that you are not on your own. Many went through this process and many struggled to get where they want to go. During my application cycle last year, I have met incredibly smart individuals (and way better commercially prepared individuals than me) who were applying to vacation schemes and it was their fifth or sixth time, whilst I was applying for the first time. These people, despite the many rejections, were extremely passionate about the profession and had many goals and dreams that they were still fighting for.
I found meeting these people extremely inspiring and motivating as it allowed me to keep applying despite the many rejections I was receiving. I understand that it is extremely difficult to keep applying and seeing only rejections, but I personally started seeing good results after my 10th application last year so I always encourage everyone to keep applying, have faith in the process and learn from your mistakes during the process.
You should celebrate the fact that you had the chance to experience what it is like to work in a law firm in your vacation scheme, unfortunately, not everyone is able to do that, so you have an advantage. And I do not think that not converting a vacation scheme will be detrimental to your success this year. I met many candidates with 4 or more vacation schemes that they did not manage to convert and they were successful the following years. The sector knows it is difficult to get an offer even when you secure a vacation scheme so nobody will judge you for that.
I really hope I was able to give you a little bit of motivation and keep applying and believing in yourself because you are meant to achieve your dreams!
Good luck with the cycle!
- Sep 14, 2023
- 1,275
- 1,708
I am pretty sure they do but they open it in the summer, I have a couple of friends who applied this past summer so that is how I know! Unfortunately, many firms do not sponsor visas for two weeks which is understandable even though it is not nice, especially as an international student myself!
Me neither, don’t know whether to email them since the deadline was on the 31st October to see if they can give an indication of when we might hear. As far as I can see on this forum no on has heard from them yet either
That may be a good idea, I would give them a bit of time though - as it has only been 5 weeks.
I mean the video interview, nope I haven't done it. Just wondered if anyone had heard back for the video interview
Nope, nothing yet. I'm guessing they'll spam everyone in the next 2 days🤞🤞
I think they do provide direct tc. This was mentioned in the direct tc thread. But this year they invited apps for 2025. So for 2026 we need to wait for the next year.
oh, weird because I emailed them just a few days back and they said they don't. But I guess their Direct TC apps will open summer of 2024 as someone said on the forum so I'll apply then! Thanks, folks!
Another day another AO refresh day.... and now pair that with CC starting to send soon too 
- Sep 14, 2023
- 1,275
- 1,708
Similar threads
- Sticky
- Locked
- Locked
- Sticky
