TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[charlotte126]

Got the automatic Hogan Lovells WG yesterday, applied on deadline day. Got an invite to Fieldfisher online assesment today, also applied on deadline. Nothing from Harbottle and Lewis, applied on deadline (no surprises here). Someone on here said they got an interview invite for H&L on Sunday but I've not had a response yet.

Completed Freshfields WG last week, was tricky so no idea how I did. Got a very slow PFO from Slaughter and May. Still nothing from CMS, I'm assuming that is a PFO now.

 

[Cynthia14]

Does anyone know how many direct TC Hogan Lovells offer?

 

[Hjaym]

Anyone know of any ME TCs still open?

 

[legalgrinch]

Does anyone know how many direct TC Hogan Lovells offer?

I heard its a 50:50 split between vac schemes and direct TC applicants

 

[generalbewilderness]

anyone heard anything from vardags? just got the thrive invitation but havent received the link for the test yet

 

[km_bntn]

Hi, does anyone know if Howard Kennedy offers visa sponsorship for international applicants? I can't find any information on it at all and any information concerning of this would be immensely helpful. Thanks

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Hi, does anyone know if Howard Kennedy offers visa sponsorship for international applicants? I can't find any information on it at all and any information concerning of this would be immensely helpful. Thanks

I know of a Canadian who is a trainee there, so I presume the answer is yes.

 

[amrita6399]

Does anyone know what's a good score on Baker McKenzie's WG?

 

[Seven]

Does anyone know what's a good score on Baker McKenzie's WG?

There’s no WG for BM. It’s SJT.

 

[jplaw1010]

'Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you.'

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
Does this literally mean I can talk about anything or should I link this back to the firm/law in some way?
Also, if I can talk about anything, should I pick something that is 'academic'? For example, I've seen people on this forum talk about history etc whilst I'd rather talk about music/sports.

 

[axelbeugre]

'Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you.'

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
Does this literally mean I can talk about anything or should I link this back to the firm/law in some way?
Also, if I can talk about anything, should I pick something that is 'academic'? For example, I've seen people on this forum talk about history etc whilst I'd rather talk about music/sports.

You can talk about anything you want and it does not have to relate to law firms or the legal sector at all. Choose something you are interested in and are passionate about. I know someone that talked about Taylor Swift and the firm loved it so everything is fine! If you are passionate about it even better as you will be excited to talk about it.

 

[jplaw1010]

You can talk about anything you want and it does not have to relate to law firms or the legal sector at all. Choose something you are interested in and are passionate about. I know someone that talked about Taylor Swift and the firm loved it so everything is fine! If you are passionate about it even better as you will be excited to talk about it.

Thank you so much

 

[Dwight]

MWE applicants - still nothing? Not even an update?

 

[Jessica Booker]

'Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you.'

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
Does this literally mean I can talk about anything or should I link this back to the firm/law in some way?
Also, if I can talk about anything, should I pick something that is 'academic'? For example, I've seen people on this forum talk about history etc whilst I'd rather talk about music/sports.

I completely agree with @axelbeugre ’s response.

It doesn’t have to be legal and it doesn’t have to be academic. Just pick something that truly meets the “excites and inspires” criteria.

 

[LawfulRust00]

Anyone heard from Bird & Bird post VI?

 

[jplaw1010]

I completely agree with @axelbeugre ’s response.

It doesn’t have to be legal and it doesn’t have to be academic. Just pick something that truly meets the “excites and inspires” criteria.

Thank you

 

[amrita6399]

There’s no WG for BM. It’s SJT.

I think BM changed it then because I had done a cycle in 2022 and it had the WG

 

[Sadhbhmurray]

Has anyone heard back from DAC Beachcroft post VI?

 

[zatory]

Freshfields anyone?

 

[legally.brown]

Freshfields anyone?

Don’t think they will get back this week. I could be wrong! My guess is next Monday.