TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Yulghun]

PLEASE offer your tips on how you got to this stage. I will be applying for the summer scheme and anything will be helpful! My dream firm 😭

Of course! I attended an insight event organised by Freshfields and it helped me to differentiate it from other firms in my personal statement. I frequently referred back to the page about the application process on their website and stuck to the structure they suggest. In terms of WG, I practised on all free tests that are available out there on the internet. There isn't a short cut for this unfortunately, you have to practise to get better at it. Good luck!

 

[Queen]

I think looking back at other years, there are at least 3 batches for WG.

Freshfields did tell @zeyad214 that they will be sending them in the coming days till the end of the month, so I would not lose hope.

There were people in the summer who got the WG right at the end and got AC invites the day after they did the WG. It is all a process and I would say everyone who has not heard back is still in the running in my opinion. Things can change so quickly!

Wednesday here too I think

Hi, I submitted it on Thursday.. is that why we ain’t got the invites yet?

 

[Queen]

same! hopefully we get a wg.
idk feeling very bummed out that my app wasn’t even good enough for the test stage.
but i’ve realised most often it’s just the mind playing tricks. maybe we are still in the running 🥹

Oh my god I’m just waiting as well, I want to prepared for the next round but I don’t know whether I got in or not

 

[lawstudent23237]

Of course! I attended an insight event organised by Freshfields and it helped me to differentiate it from other firms in my personal statement. I frequently referred back to the page about the application process on their website and stuck to the structure they suggest. In terms of WG, I practised on all free tests that are available out there on the internet. There isn't a short cut for this unfortunately, you have to practise to get better at it. Good luck!

Is this for Freshfields winter TC?

 

[aspiringlawyer27]

Anyone not had either PFO or WG from Freshfields for direct tc so far?

 

[Studyinglaw]

Hi, when answering 'why commercial law' in a VI is it okay that I only mention events at firms other than the one the application is for? I don't want it to seem like the answer is being copy pasted from another app and/or that I have not properly researched the firm.

 

[sxw517]

Hi, when answering 'why commercial law' in a VI is it okay that I only mention events at firms other than the one the application is for? I don't want it to seem like the answer is being copy pasted from another app and/or that I have not properly researched the firm.

I mention an event I attended by HSF in my final year at my uni, in every application, and it has never done me any harm.

 

[legally.brown]

Here’s manifesting all of us get good news this week 🤝🏻❤️ Have a great week ahead guys!

 

[Apple]

Hi, when answering 'why commercial law' in a VI is it okay that I only mention events at firms other than the one the application is for? I don't want it to seem like the answer is being copy pasted from another app and/or that I have not properly researched the firm.

Attending a few open days is always part of my story of why commercial law. At a few ACs I've had a partner ask me "why not US firms then" since those are the ones I mentioned, but as long as you can explain why you dont specifically want to work at those firms, but rather how they broadly got you into commercial law, I think they are great to mention.

 

[Yulghun]

Is this for Freshfields winter TC?

Yes!

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Anyone heard from Kennedys post SST?

 

[legally.brown]

really hope freshfields puts me out of my misery this week so i can move on and focus on uni 🙏🏻

 

[scotstudent23]

Has anyone heard back from dentons scotland traineeship for 2024 after the VI?

 

[Queen]

Anyone not had either PFO or WG from Freshfields for direct tc so far?

Not yet still waiting 😭

 

[Queen]

Guys if anyone had heard from freshfields please let me know

 

[Cynthia14]

Freshfields AC invite! Shocked and excited as it's my first AC as well!

Congratulations! Can I ask have you done any vacation scheme before?

 

[SR99]

Does anyone know how many TC offers are given by Shoosmiths to direct TC applicants vs Vac schemers?

 

[NJS]

Did anyone who submitted an app for K&S get confirmation, I assume not because it's not on a system

 

[Yulghun]

Congratulations! Can I ask have you done any vacation scheme before?

Thank you! No, I haven't done any vacation scheme before. I did highlight the open days I attended and my pro bono legal experience.

 

[farr_x]

Has anyone heard back from dentons scotland traineeship for 2024 after the VI?

I have not, but I am assuming PFO as other people got invited to their AC last week. However, they applied for Dentons vac scheme