TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Shi]

Is passing SQEs (and good grades) going to improve a TC application significantly? I assume they will show learning abilities and am considering self-funding one.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is passing SQEs (and good grades) going to improve a TC application significantly? I assume they will show learning abilities and am considering self-funding one.

Passing the SQE will help as it remove the gamble of hiring someone who doesn’t pass, but I don’t think it will mean firms overlook other aspects of an application at the same time.

 

[doglover123]

Has anyone heard anything from kennedys?

No, did you get a confirmation email that your application was submitted?

 

[19.mfjones]

No, did you get a confirmation email that your application was submitted?

Yeah it said
"Thank you for applying for our Manchester Training Contract 2025 vacancy.

We're reviewing your application and will get back to you as quickly as we can.

Please get in touch if you have any questions at this stage, otherwise we will be in touch very soon."
That was the 20th December

Did you?

 

[TonyStark]

Do law firms prefer you to name trainees and associates you've had conversations with in your application or simply refer to them as 'In my conversations with trainees at the firm....' etc.

 

[yasmars]

Do law firms prefer you to name trainees and associates you've had conversations with in your application or simply refer to them as 'In my conversations with trainees at the firm....' etc.

I think it’s the insight you gained from the conversation that matters, more than whether you named that person.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do law firms prefer you to name trainees and associates you've had conversations with in your application or simply refer to them as 'In my conversations with trainees at the firm....' etc.

It’s more what you took from the conversation rather than who said it in all honesty. It’s fine to reference names, but it isn’t necessary.

 

[Ghassen]

Does anyone applying to Clyde & Co ME TC received an email to add basic information as complementary to his application?

 

[PlscanIhaveaTC]

I applied for WFW TC in mid November but haven’t heard anything yet. Is it normal not to hear anything for a while as firms are currently prioritising/recruiting for their vac schemes ?

 

[19.mfjones]

Does anyone applying to Clyde & Co ME TC received an email to add basic information as complementary to his application?

I haven't had any correspondence since submitting the test, but that was fairly recent

 

[SS21]

Does anyone applying to Clyde & Co ME TC received an email to add basic information as complementary to his application?

Yes I got that email last night

 

[SS21]

I haven't had any correspondence since submitting the test, but that was fairly recent

Sorry just to confirm, was that for the Middle East TC?

 

[Co0rpBarbie20]

Anyone heard back from slaughter and may non-law TC? Wondering if I should email them to ask when we will find out the outcome.

did you end up contacting them?

 

[19.mfjones]

Sorry just to confirm, was that for the Middle East TC?

No for the normal tc. Can't remember if vs or tc

 

[Zaidoz10]

Has anyone here done the New York Bar as a foreign student? If you have, what was your experience like?

 

[Victor87]

Hi guys, for the Freshfields TC application who do we address the cover letter to?

 

[NJS]

Hi guys, for the Freshfields TC application who do we address the cover letter to?

Not a cover letter it's more of a personal statement

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi guys, for the Freshfields TC application who do we address the cover letter to?

No need to address it to anyone as it is a personal statement rather than a cover letter, and so you can just go straight into your opening statement/sentence.

 

[BM99]

Did anyone actually hear back from CC after being put on hold

 

[yeezyee]

Did anyone actually hear back from CC after being put on hold

they sent an email at the beginning of the month, saying 'we will provide a final update on the status of your application by week commencing 5th February 2024'