TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[TonyStark]

How does everyone build up their commercial awareness? I understand you need to be keep up to date with the latest business news but what can I do that actually helps me to put what I’ve read into practice?

 

[Jazlaw]

Hi all! Does anyone have any tips or experience with the application form for the Government National Legal Trainee Scheme (CPS)? It asks you to write statements (250 words max) on skills and experience regarding the Civil Service Success Profile and Technical Skills (Experience, Ability, Strengths, Technical and Behaviours) in the form of STAR.

 

[LegalLordLox]

Has anyone applied to Shoosmiths yet? I am currently writing my application. not sure if it's too soon to send it as the TC app has only been open for 5 days

 

[Z48]

Did they change the WG? It says on their website that we’d be invited to an online test. Doesn’t specify what type of test.

I applied for the spring vac scheme instead, it was a situational judgement/verbal reasoning test not WG

 

[abdskurts1]

Anyone else STILL waiting on CMS post-VI?

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Any news from Freshfields post app for direct tc? Or any AC invites for those who already did the WG?

 

[Victor87]

Any news from Freshfields post app for direct tc? Or any AC invites for those who already did the WG?

no news post-app

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

No news post Freshfields WG yet

 

[sxw517]

No news post Freshfields WG yet

Do you have any idea when we will hear back post WG?

 

[Future_lawyer_somewhere]

Do you have any idea when we will hear back post WG?

Once all batches are out - then they release AC dates to book

 

[WeGotThis!]

Had anyone heard from Bristows post-VI? Does anyone know when do they get back?

 

[ikeRoss]

Has anyone applied to Shoosmiths yet? I am currently writing my application. not sure if it's too soon to send it as the TC app has only been open for 5 days

If you are confident you are putting forward your best application, then it is never too soon to submit!

 

[Z1iiiiii]

Did anyone apply to Freshfields' London-Asia TC?

 

[emee]

Harbottle and Lewis Interview - sent on a Sunday which is really weird?

Hey congrats on this! Do you mind if I ask when you applied?

 

[zdi2024]

Does anyone heard back from Bristows post-VI?
Does anyone know the details of the next steps of the recrıtiment process? Whether the next interviews are online/in-person or competency/commercial awareness based?

 

[norothrow324]

Nothing from FF today?

 

[legally.brown]

Nothing from FF today?

Thought we would receive WG invite today cuz they sent it last Monday.
Moral of the story: Don’t try and predict law firm’s recruitment process

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Was waiting the whole day for Freshfields update. I guess another week of wait

 

[Solicitorinthemaking]

Was waiting the whole day for Freshfields update. I guess another week of wait

I don’t think I’ve ever checked my email as much as I did today

 

[Shreya Verma]

Was waiting the whole day for Freshfields update. I guess another week of wait

Same but for Hogan Lovells and Goodwin