TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Izzy1026]

Just did my WFW VI, not my best attempt ... Does anyone know how long they usually take to get back to candidates?

 

[sm99]

Anyone got any advice for the Browne Jacobson TI? Never done a TI before so would be greatly appreciated!

Hi! Is this for the tc?

 

[yasmars]

Might be a stupid worry, but I’ve heard Slaughters really care about typos. I’ve just realised that my cover letter doesn’t have a full stop on the final sentence!
Has anyone ever received an interview despite small typos?

They may not even realise the error

 

[securingmytc]

Just did my WFW VI, not my best attempt ... Does anyone know how long they usually take to get back to candidates?

Hi! So sorry to hear it didn't go as well as you'd hoped. Just wondering - when did you apply, and when did you get the VI invite?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

For allhires, are we able to import details into new apps from previous ones just like Candid? Thanks.

 

[LillyandSilver]

Might be a stupid worry, but I’ve heard Slaughters really care about typos. I’ve just realised that my cover letter doesn’t have a full stop on the final sentence!
Has anyone ever received an interview despite small typos?

Not for Slaughters but I have had a CV that had two small grammar errors (missed an 'of' between two words and had a comma in the wrong place) I still got a Vac scheme and a final interview with it. I think we all think they pay more attention than they actually do; I spoke to a recruiter for a large firm and she said she can only really spend a minute or two on it depending on how many applications they have to look at. So they really might not notice if it is hidden at the end of a sentence.

 

[Green]

Does anyone have any tips for Browne Jacobson TI?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Two things I learned recently that I feel will benefit some people here:

1. If you have ever applied to Slaughter and May via the direct TC route and didn't get an interview invite, don't bother applying again unless there's something majorly different about your application. This was one of their FAQs.

2. If you are a qualified lawyer outside of the UK, even if you have just graduated/cleared the bar exam in your home country, you cannot apply to Macfarlanes via the direct TC route. Again, this was one of their FAQs.

 

[norothrow324]

Does anyone know when Dentons has historically held its ACs?

 

[Izzy1026]

Hi! So sorry to hear it didn't go as well as you'd hoped. Just wondering - when did you apply, and when did you get the VI invite?

I applied on 5th June and got the invitation on 10th June!

 

[AS24]

Hi guys,

Has anyone received an email from Bakers after being put on a waiting list for an AC?

 

[hannah04]

Just did my WFW VI, not my best attempt ... Does anyone know how long they usually take to get back to candidates?

Do you know if the VI is automatic? x

 

[PS96]

Hi guys,

Has anyone received an email from Bakers after being put on a waiting list for an AC?

Out of curiosity, is this a waiting list in terms of spots for an AC session in the event that the current AC candidates do not progress?

 

[Izzy1026]

Do you know if the VI is automatic? x

The invitation says “selected to progress” so I think it’s not automatic? It’s my first time applying to WFW so correct me if I’m wrong!

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Should I assume PFO if I haven’t heard from Wiggin by now?

 

[avocadob]

hey guys it's looking quite grim for wiggin now.. but would be grateful to know if there're any updates out there!

 

[LegalLordLox]

hey guys it's looking quite grim for wiggin now.. but would be grateful to know if there're any updates out there!

As the VI is this week think its safe to assume a PFO if we haven't head back. Others rec'd a VI invite on Friday.

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

Orrick PFO

 

[lawyerletsgo]

orrick and wiggin pfo back to back

 

[LegalLordLox]

Wiggin PFO