TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Shreya Verma]

Is anyone attending the legal cheek Spring scheme?

 

[Lawuser2000]

Has anyone heard back from Addleshaw Goddard post video interview?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Any HL updates?

 

[Cherikon]

Anyone else going to RS insight day? PM pls

 

[LillyandSilver]

To Farrer or not to Farrer?
Any opinions on whether or not I should attempt an application for them when I haven't a vac scheme with them?

 

[lenalong02]

just got an invite to kennedy’s ac- if anyone has any top tips please let me know i’ve never gotten to an ac and i am STRESSED

 

[axelbeugre]

just got an invite to kennedy’s ac- if anyone has any top tips please let me know i’ve never gotten to an ac and i am STRESSED

Congratulations for securing an assessment centre!!! This is amazing!

Here is a list of top tips I shared which I think will be helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-167210

Congratulations once again and good luck!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

To Farrer or not to Farrer?
Any opinions on whether or not I should attempt an application for them when I haven't a vac scheme with them?

Given a vacation scheme does not guarantee a TC interview (going by their Chambers profile) and they invite around 40 people to TC interview (and only have 20 vac schemers), I think the direct TC recruitment odds are pretty good.

 

[Deleted member 31343]

Given a vacation scheme does not guarantee a TC interview (going by their Chambers profile) and they invite around 40 people to TC interview (and only have 20 vac schemers), I think the direct TC recruitment odds are pretty good.

@LillyandSilver Jessica is right! VS doesn’t not give TC interview. I still have to do a TC application although I have a VS there.

If you’re successful on VS you’re fast tracked to 2nd interview. But realistically it’s a free for all. Put an application in!!

 

[BonanzaBih_]

I’m currently writing an application where there is no word limit to any of the questions. How should I approach this? I’m thinking of writing the standard 250-300 word answers I see a lot of applications have. I would appreciate any input @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I’m currently writing an application where there is no word limit to any of the questions. How should I approach this? I’m thinking of writing the standard 250-300 word answers I see a lot of applications have. I would appreciate any input @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

How many questions are there?

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

2nd cycle for me and I’m yet to get to an AC 🙁
Hoping that either HFW or HD come through for me in that respect. If anyone has any tips on improving yourself for situational judgement VIs or VIs in general then I’d be greatful.

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

2nd cycle for me and I’m yet to get to an AC 🙁
Hoping that either HFW or HD come through for me in that respect. If anyone has any tips on improving yourself for situational judgement VIs or VIs in general then I’d be grateful.

There's still lots more direct TC's that are open.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Oddly a couple of people have popped up on my linkedin saying that they have just accepted TCs with HogLov following an assessment centre. Have there been AC invites already?

 

[BonanzaBih_]

How many questions are there?

There are 4! Things such as why do you want to be a solicitor, what sets the firm apart etc

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Shoosmiths strength-based assessment invite. Any advice would be appreciated

 

[maya123]

Did anyone apply to Blake Morgan TC - I've received an email asking me to arrange a call to discuss my application - Is this the next stage then?

yeh it is!

 

[LegalLordLox]

Shoosmiths strength-based assessment invite… never got this far with Shoosmiths before!

 

[LegalLordLox]

Shoosmiths strength-based assessment invite. Any advice would be appreciated

Does your email say, next stage is AC?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

There are 4! Things such as why do you want to be a solicitor, what sets the firm apart etc

Then I think about 300 words roughly is fine - basically aim for the entire section to not be more than 1500 words. You can make one section slightly longer if you feel you need it and particularly if you haven’t used all the word count in the other answers.