TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Giovani]

Just feeling really dejected and really stressed about upcoming direct TC applications because I'm really doubting my cover letter writing skills now.

Me too 😭

 

[Lian Lian]

slaughter and may finally got back (post-app). They said no ✨

 

[smileymay1234]

They made sure to tell me that applications were considered "holistically" so my written app must have been pretty bad -- but why shortlist me for WG in the first place then lol??

Sorry to ask off the back of a bad situation but how do you know what percentile you get?

 

[streanor]

Passed the BCLP online assessment! Is this a guaranteed interview?

Hi! That’s so good, well done. I’m doing mine tomorrow do you have any tips you wouldn’t mind sharing? They’re my top choice and I’m so nervous!

 

[missingh]

Harbottle AC/final stage interview!! 😅

 

[axelbeugre]

Harbottle AC/final stage interview!! 😅

Congratulations!!

 

[legallybrunette1]

Harbottle AC/final stage interview!! 😅

Congratulations! Do you mind if I ask your application timeline? When did you hear from them for the different stages etc? Good luck!!

 

[missingh]

Congratulations! Do you mind if I ask your application timeline? When did you hear from them for the different stages etc? Good luck!!

thank you! Of course, I applied a few days before the deadline on 28 Jan, had first round interview invite on 20th feb, had my first interview on 28th Feb and got the final stage call 2 days later i think i remember they said they were still holding first stage interviews till the end of next week so fingers crossed!

 

[Ghassen]

@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker
Having an AC for a Dubai TC, should I split my research about the firm news and deals between London and Dubai Office, or focusing completely on Dubai office, as the TC is for Dubai.
PS: The AC will be run by the London GR team.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Anything from HogLov today? 🥹 I did my test 20 days ago, it's getting a bit mad

 

[Arf1309]

Another week and I'm STILL waiting to hear back from Bristows post VI partner review 😩

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Anything from HogLov today? 🥹 I did my test 20 days ago, it's getting a bit mad

took me 2.5 months to get my AC invite for SVS hahaha, 20 days is nothing

 

[shortypie90]

Sorry to ask off the back of a bad situation but how do you know what percentile you get?

I emailed grad rec asking for my WG results and they replied me on the same day!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Hi! That’s so good, well done. I’m doing mine tomorrow do you have any tips you wouldn’t mind sharing? They’re my top choice and I’m so nervous!

I did my assessment super early in like October so I can’t really remember but look at the firm’s values and make sure your decisions align with them. There’s a document review exercise so attention to detail is key there too!

 

[rhea2]

Has anyone completed an application for Howard Kennedy 2025 TC? I am currently on the 'work history/education' section. Are there additional questions after this section i.e., why the firm etc? and are you able to go back and amend the previous section if you move onto the next one? Another firm I applied for wouldn't let you go back and amend (so I want to avoid that situation again!) Any insight would be great thank you

 

[48108210002]

Has anyone completed an application for Howard Kennedy 2025 TC? I am currently on the 'work history/education' section. Are there additional questions after this section i.e., why the firm etc? and are you able to go back and amend the previous section if you move onto the next one? Another firm I applied for wouldn't let you go back and amend (so I want to avoid that situation again!) Any insight would be great thank you

I did - I was able to go back and forth to amend, and there were definitely proper applications questions as well.

 

[axelbeugre]

@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker
Having an AC for a Dubai TC, should I split my research about the firm news and deals between London and Dubai Office, or focusing completely on Dubai office, as the TC is for Dubai.
PS: The AC will be run by the London GR team.

I would focus on the deals in Dubai as you should also showcase why you want to train in Dubai and not London. Mentioning deals and cases the firm has worked on would help you conveying this a little better and more convincingly.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker
Having an AC for a Dubai TC, should I split my research about the firm news and deals between London and Dubai Office, or focusing completely on Dubai office, as the TC is for Dubai.
PS: The AC will be run by the London GR team.

I’d focus mainly on Dubai, but you could find matters that have crossed between London and Dubai too.

 

[missingh]

Hi @Jessica Booker I was wondering if you could help me figure this out. I've just purchased the premium TCLA subscription, but it doesn't seem to be syncing with my account properly, as when I try to enter the premium database, it says I'm not a premium member. Is there any way to resolve this? I've tried logging out of my account and logging back in again but it hasn't seemed to make a difference. thank you in advance!

 

[Zaidoz10]

@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker
Having an AC for a Dubai TC, should I split my research about the firm news and deals between London and Dubai Office, or focusing completely on Dubai office, as the TC is for Dubai.
PS: The AC will be run by the London GR team.

If you don’t mind me asking, which firm is this for?