TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[axelbeugre]

How should we structure the cover letter for Orrick? It’s 500 words but there are also 2x250 word questions asking what makes this firm different from others/ why the firm and why commercial law? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

I would potentially focus on you, discussing your experiences, both academic and professional, and how those will help you become a successful future trainee at the firm specifically.

I would also discuss some features of training at the firm which you might not have been able to discuss in the 250 words question too. This will show your thorough research of the firm as well as your commitment to it too.

 

[Szofi66]

Congrats for everyone on securing K&S assessment centre do we know if they are sending out more invites?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Did you get an email that you passed the test?

I did!

 

[sxw517]

Has O'Melveny Myers stopped recruiting grads in London?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Day 2500 of repeating the question - has anyone heard anything from HogLov? Or emailed them?

 

[Legalregal]

Day 2500 of repeating the question - has anyone heard anything from HogLov? Or emailed them?

I was thinking they'd finish with the Spring vac schemes before turning to us

 

[spamelinazoid]

I was thinking they'd finish with the Spring vac schemes before turning to us

As in ACs? I thought they only did winter and 2 summer schemes.

 

[Shreya Verma]

As in ACs? I thought they only did winter and 2 summer schemes.

Same!

 

[trainee2025]

Day 2500 of repeating the question - has anyone heard anything from HogLov? Or emailed them?

I believe last year they worked through summer VS applications before dealing with TC apps. I think the deadlines were slightly different this year so might not be the same but I wouldn't expect anything yet. Their summer VS deadline is relatively late and will have had a huge number of apps.

 

[48108210002]

I believe last year they worked through summer VS applications before dealing with TC apps. I think the deadlines were slightly different this year so might not be the same but I wouldn't expect anything yet. Their summer VS deadline is relatively late and will have had a huge number of apps.

I think you're absolutely correct, I'd just say that they probably shouldn't advertise their TC as rolling in that case

 

[app03]

Got offered Freshfields TC today!! in complete awe and disbelief - thank you everyone on here for the support and advice. TCLA has been an invaluable and motivational community. There's light at the end of the tunnel after all!

Happy to help anyone in any way, particularly can give insight into Slaughter and May, Freshfields and Travers Smith AC 😊

 

[hehostressed]

Has anyone got advice re amberjacks?

 

[Aww06]

I was about to ask the same question. Nope!

Has anyone gotten feedback from brown rudnick?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Got offered Freshfields TC today!! in complete awe and disbelief - thank you everyone on here for the support and advice. TCLA has been an invaluable and motivating community. There's light at the end of the tunnel after all!

Happy to help anyone in any way, particularly can give insight into Slaughter and May, Freshfields and Travers Smith AC 😊

Amazing news! Congratulations!

 

[studentdelaw786]

Just applied for NRF’s direct TC, despite getting rejected from their VS post games test last week lmao.

haven’t received a confirmation email tho, anyone else not receive any confirmation either?

 

[Jasmine_nicole]

With the 30 month programme, you do your SQE during the training contract, so you would have between 2024 and 2025 to do the PGDL before starting.

Hi Jessica.

Do Kennedys allow deferrals to the following year to finish a PGDL if you’ve dropped to part time due to full time working as a litigation assistant? Since Kennedys “sponsor” the PGDL fees would the firm reimburse the fees paid for the PGDL if you’ve already started?! Would this be the case even if a TC offer is made at the end of the first year of PGDL? Thanks

 

[LawfulRust00]

How do people on here compare Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle to other US law firms? Any thoughts or insights?

 

[sxw517]

How do people on here compare Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle to other US law firms? Any thoughts or insights?

Have you heard back re Direct TC?

 

[axelbeugre]

Got offered Freshfields TC today!! in complete awe and disbelief - thank you everyone on here for the support and advice. TCLA has been an invaluable and motivational community. There's light at the end of the tunnel after all!

Happy to help anyone in any way, particularly can give insight into Slaughter and May, Freshfields and Travers Smith AC 😊

Congratulations! This is amazing!!! You deserve it!

 

[Percypig12]

Slaughters PFO post-interview ☹️ do they give feedback?