TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[NJS]

Does Ashurst take a decent number of TC applicants? Like 50/50?

 

[ikeRoss]

Does Ashurst take a decent number of TC applicants? Like 50/50?

I believe they take mostly VS but have a healthy direct TC intake - therefore, VS is more favorable but your direct application will still be read and considered seriously for a TC.

I can't provide an estimate for figures but hope this helps!

 

[Ashketchum]

This is for TC.

Congratulations! Which office if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Very pedantic question but the prompt for the Freshfields personal statement is:
"In no more than 850 words, consider 'Why Me, Why Freshfields and Why Commercial Law' as the basis of your Personal Statement. You may wish to mention any positions of responsibility held at school, as well as work experience, achievements, interests or personal qualities you think are relevant."

Would it be OK to address this in the order of Why Commercial Law -> Why Me -> Why Freshfields. Probably overthinking it but thought to ask. @Jessica Booker ?

They really won’t care which order it is in. Write it in the way that works best for your story.

 

[Legalstalker]

OMG I AM GOING TO CRY

PINSENT AC🥳🥳

I can’t believe ive just had a panic attack 😭

 

[yasmars]

OMG I AM GOING TO CRY

PINSENT AC🥳🥳

I can’t believe ive just had a panic attack 😭

Congrats!!

 

[wannabesheridansmith]

OMG I AM GOING TO CRY

PINSENT AC🥳🥳

I can’t believe ive just had a panic attack 😭

Those 48 minutes between your last 2 posts must have been the longest of your life 😂 congrats!

 

[Legalstalker]

Those 48 minutes between your last 2 posts must have been the longest of your life 😂 congrats!

Thank you!

I just moved mills & reeve to my PFO list, looked at my wall for a bit then scrolled on tiktok 😂

 

[islasorna]

Hi, new here to TCLA.

Has anyone here applied to Dentons direct TC? If so, has anyone heard back at all?

You heard back yet?

 

[ScotsLaw123]

You heard back yet?

Hi,

Yeah i was invited to take the online assessment but have heard nothing back since- has anyone heard post assessment?

 

[lawgurl90]

Is there any point applying to Freshfields for a TC if I haven't done any vac scheme?

 

[islasorna]

Hi,

Yeah i was invited to take the online assessment but have heard nothing back since- has anyone heard post assessment?

I've heard nothing since app... can I ask when did you apply and when did you get the online assessment invite?

 

[FutureTS13]

Any Pinsent Masons PFO's? Also I submitted my test (not the application but the test) for Pinsent Masons a bit after the deadline as I didn't expect it to be this long (I think 20 minutes). Can I still expect a response from them? I did receive a confirmation email for both the application and the test but then this could be automatic.

 

[ScotsLaw123]

I've heard nothing since app... can I ask when did you apply and when did you get the online assessment invite?

I applied very early- I believe last week of November.
I then got the invite to complete the online assessment Wednesday 3rd January.

 

[Dwight]

Anyone heard back from Goodwin re TC application? Or know when we should expect to hear back.

 

[Shreya Verma]

Anyone heard back from Goodwin re TC application? Or know when we should expect to hear back.

They said that they'll get back within 4 weeks but 4 weeks have passed so ig we need to wait more.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is there any point applying to Freshfields for a TC if I haven't done any vac scheme?

If you have a strong set of other work experience that can draw parallels in terms of transferable skills or topics of work, and have sought other opportunities like open days/virtual programmes, then it’s still worth a punt if they are a firm you want to apply to.

Back in the day there were always a small number of people in each yearly intake who had no legal experience but just brought other strengths. I don’t expect that to have changed as the firm has always values bringing in people with a diverse range of experiences.

 

[EliteWhovian]

quick q, is freshfields app just a cover letter?

 

[axelbeugre]

Very pedantic question but the prompt for the Freshfields personal statement is:
"In no more than 850 words, consider 'Why Me, Why Freshfields and Why Commercial Law' as the basis of your Personal Statement. You may wish to mention any positions of responsibility held at school, as well as work experience, achievements, interests or personal qualities you think are relevant."

Would it be OK to address this in the order of Why Commercial Law -> Why Me -> Why Freshfields. Probably overthinking it but thought to ask. @Jessica Booker ?

Yes, the order does not really matter as long as you cover everything they want you to. I used the exact same structure you want to use and I got through the next stage last year so do not worry!

 

[axelbeugre]

OMG I AM GOING TO CRY

PINSENT AC🥳🥳

I can’t believe ive just had a panic attack 😭

Congratulations!! Very well done!!