TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[LillyandSilver]

Worried. Submitted a CV for a training contract I didn't list all my grades just the ones which I thought would be most relevant because I saw it on a workshop for some firms (not the firm I am applying to) Should I email and see if I can resubmit the CV with all my modules? They don't have an email for grad recruitment. Should I call the firm directly? I put the range of grades I got for my qualifying modules and specific grades for the optional modules and dissertation which I thought most relevant. Most legal recruiters have told me it is fine but I haven't got confirmation from the firm directly. I submitted it a while ago but the deadline isnt until the end of April. What should I do?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Bakers VI

Guess this means that those of us who haven't had tests yet should give up hope..

 

[AS24]

Has anyone completed a Bakers VI?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

No clue but (at least to me) it does seem like they are quite sparse with their pfos and with who they progress to the next stage…quite odd.

Their spring scheme finished weeks ago so im not sure why they are taking their sweet tine with this

I think it only finished on Friday? That is why I had hope until now lol

 

[spamelinazoid]

Guess this means that those of us who haven't had tests yet should give up hope..

Sending invites for a VI considering most of us havent heard back about a test or a pfo is so nasty of them lol

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Sending invites for a VI considering most of us havent heard back about a test or a pfo is so nasty of them lol

Do not see why it is so hard to send a rejection.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Do not see why it is so hard to send a rejection.

My only explanation is that their team is having issues. I heard from a friend that the vac scheme cohort was really small this year too, and from linkedin seems nobody has boasts about a TC offer yet despite the scheme finishing weeks ago…

 

[kokoprep]

Sorry to hear! When did you apply?

BM PFO

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

My only explanation is that their team is having issues. I heard from a friend that the vac scheme cohort was really small this year too, and from linkedin seems nobody has boasts about a TC offer yet despite the scheme finishing weeks ago…

Their website says that the vacation scheme was on until the 19th?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

bm vi

 

[spamelinazoid]

Their website says that the vacation scheme was on until the 19th?

Oh odd, but yeah if it finished 19th maybe thats why they are stalling

 

[tealzeal]

Has anyone heard back from Kingsley Napley? Their website says "Successful candidates to be contacted: 25th April 2024", but idk if that means KN contacts them BY tmr or ON tmr😬

 

[spamelinazoid]

Still nothing on HogLog? No ACs?

 

[VMS]

NRF Direct TC PFO. They didn't send an email. I noticed on the portal today.

Just checked and I'm in the same boat I wish you all the best with other applications!

 

[ADKM]

NRF direct training contract PFO. They didn’t send a rejection email to me too.

 

[aishaslm]

Has anyone heard back from Kingsley Napley? Their website says "Successful candidates to be contacted: 25th April 2024", but idk if that means KN contacts them BY tmr or ON tmr😬

I think they mean ON tomorrow 😰 scary! At least that's what I interpret it to mean 😅

 

[CT1]

NRF direct training contract PFO. They didn’t send a rejection email to me too.

Sorry to hear that. Is this just on the workday portal?

 

[tealzeal]

I think they mean ON tomorrow 😰 scary! At least that's what I interpret it to mean 😅

Omg that's so scary😭 manifesting for the both of us!

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Does anyone know whether Arnold & Porter frequently take trainees from the direct TC route?

 

[Zi48]

Does anyone know whether Arnold & Porter frequently take trainees from the direct TC route?

I know at least one person got it through the direct TC route last year, which might seem low but they only take on around 3-4 trainees a year