TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[hannah04]

Fieldfisher TC PFO, applied 12 Dec

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

For Clyde & Co Middle East TC, there doesn't seem to be any space to input A level and University grades.

The form only has 2 text boxes asking about PGDL and SQE grades (which I haven't completed), with no option to add any more text boxes. Should I just write my A level and University grades there?

@Jessica Booker

I wouldn’t put your A-level or university grades there unfortunately. I would contact the firm and see what they advise, as it maybe that if you haven’t done the PGDL or SQE they can’t consider you.

 

[jplaw1010]

Fieldfisher TC PFO, applied 12 Dec

Sorry to hear that. Can I ask what stage you're currently at (undergraduate, postgraduate, paralegal etc)

 

[norothrow324]

Fieldfisher pfo

 

[SS21]

I wouldn’t put your A-level or university grades there unfortunately. I would contact the firm and see what they advise, as it maybe that if you haven’t done the PGDL or SQE they can’t consider you.

Their website states: “our programme is open to both law and non-law students and graduates” so I’m a little confused but thank you, I will email the firm

 

[Co0rpBarbie20]

has anyone heard back from Slaughters or Linklaters direct TC?

 

[BNBlawyer]

Anyone has received updates for:
1. Linklaters Direct TC
2. Pinsent Masons
3. Bristows Direct TC

Have you heard back from Bristows yet? I’m still waiting

 

[aspiringsolicitor_04]

CMS AC for London! Any insights would be very appreciated, as this is my first AC

 

[Shi]

CMS Bristol PFO ,did my vi on 19 Dec

 

[m1474]

CMS AC for London! Any insights would be very appreciated, as this is my first AC

Big congrats! When did you complete VI?

 

[aspiringsolicitor_04]

Big congrats! When did you complete VI?

Thank you so much! I completed it on the 2nd January, and wasn’t confident that it went well - definitely a sign not to lose hope if you think a VI didn’t go your way

 

[O]

Hi all, sorry for asking again but are we suppose to use a template for the personal statement portion of Freshfields' TC application, or is a simple word document with the question, applicant name and answer sufficient?

 

[Z48]

Hi all, sorry for asking again but are we suppose to use a template for the personal statement portion of Freshfields' TC application, or is a simple word document with the question, applicant name and answer sufficient?

You can just use a word document, don’t think you need for put your name as it gets uploaded with the rest of your app

I didn’t put the question, just went straight into the answer

 

[O]

You can just use a word document, don’t think you need for put your name as it gets uploaded with the rest of your app

I didn’t put the question, just went straight into the answer

Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 31510]

Can we put down mitigating circumstances even if we haven't reported them officially to the university? I have never mentioned this on my applications because I didn't have it on my academic record, but I gave myself a second-degree burn before my final exam for a module and was sent by 111 to urgent care immediately after. I couldn't get a doctor's statement to make a claim in time, but I think it affected at least one of my exams.

 

[axelbeugre]

CMS AC for London! Any insights would be very appreciated, as this is my first AC

Congratulations!!!! Huge achievement! This is fantastic! I shared some general tips here which might be helpful https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151966

 

[axelbeugre]

Can we put down mitigating circumstances even if we haven't reported them officially to the university? I have never mentioned this on my applications because I didn't have it on my academic record, but I gave myself a second-degree burn before my final exam for a module and was sent by 111 to urgent care immediately after. I couldn't get a doctor's statement to make a claim in time, but I think it affected at least one of my exams.

I think you can but they might ask for proof so bear this in mind. If it only affected one exam, then I would not mention it if you do not have proof.

 

[aspiringsolicitor_04]

Congratulations!!!! Huge achievement! This is fantastic! I shared some general tips here which might be helpful https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151966

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it

 

[Deleted member 24543]

Did anyone ever try apply to Cleary? Any news?

 

[hannah04]

Sorry to hear that. Can I ask what stage you're currently at (undergraduate, postgraduate, paralegal etc)

Undergraduate law