TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker @Jaysen Hello! I have 2 questions:

1. According to Slaughter's website, a CV should not be more than 2 pages, would mine get overlooked if I condensed it down to 1 page?

2. In my CV, should I state factually what I have done (e.g. "carried out X") or should I also mention the skills that I developed (e.g. "Developed communication skills by carrying out X")? I am a bit worried about repeating myself here and in the 'why me' part of my cover letter, where I discuss the relevant skills I developed from my experiences. However, I also do not know if Slaughter and May uses some AI to scan through the CVs to look for the qualities they listed on their website and if they look at the CVs first rather than the cover letter.

Thank you!

1) not a problem if it is only one page - they are just strict on the two page rule and therefore it should not be over this amount

2) from what I have heardabout Slaughter's view on this, you state factual responsibilities, outcomes and achievements. In the vast majority of cases, the person reading your CV will be able to infer the skills if you focus on these aspects.

I am not sure whether the AI point is true/accurate - I'd be super surprised to hear if this is the case. From what I have heard, they review both documents together.

 

[Deleted member 31571]

Has Mayer Brown got back to anyone about the direct TC? shall we expect a PFO at this point?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Hi @Jessica Booker for "Please use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations etc. These do not need to be White & Case specific. (Max. 350 words)", is it better to:

1. Give a long list of events with no explanation to meet the word count
2. Explain 4-5 events in depth to meet the word count
3. mix of 1 & 2?

Thanks in advance.

 

[alif_bndng]

Hey! Just applied for WFW Direct TC two nights ago. Are VI invitations automatic or selective?

 

[lawyerletsgo]

Hey! Just applied for WFW Direct TC two nights ago. Are VI invitations automatic or selective?

no clue, im also waiting to hear back - i sent mine in last night

 

[alif_bndng]

no clue, im also waiting to hear back - i sent mine in last night

Best of luck! Lemme know how it goes cos I have no clue whether I should just prepare for interview stuff now or not 😅

 

[lawyerletsgo]

WFW video interview invite, submitted my app yesterday afternoon for anyone wondering.

do u mind me asking if ure a graduate or still at uni? did u have previous vac schemes in ur experience section?

 

[LRR23]

Anyone heard anything from howard kennedy post VI?

Not yet, still waiting!

 

[MaheeVohra]

WFW PFO

 

[LexNavigator]

Hey! Just applied for WFW Direct TC two nights ago. Are VI invitations automatic or selective?

Selective

 

[rhea2]

Anyone heard anything from howard kennedy post VI?

Nothing yet either !

 

[LexNavigator]

WFW PFO

Sorry to hear that😭, post app or post VI?

 

[Mary20]

WFW PFO

Sorry to hear this, when did you you apply please?

 

[MaheeVohra]

Sorry to hear that😭, post app or post VI?

Post app

Sorry to hear this, when did you you apply please?

5 days ago, so the 20th

 

[BonanzaBih_]

do u mind me asking if ure a graduate or still at uni? did u have previous vac schemes in ur experience section?

Hi, no problem at all. Yes I graduated last year and am now doing my SQE LLM. and yes I had a vac scheme from an American firm last summer that I included in my application.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker for "Please use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations etc. These do not need to be White & Case specific. (Max. 350 words)", is it better to:

1. Give a long list of events with no explanation to meet the word count
2. Explain 4-5 events in depth to meet the word count
3. mix of 1 & 2?

Thanks in advance.

I’d avoid (1). You don’t really need to describe the events, more what you gained from attending them. So I would expect (3) would be best as long as your focus is on the learnings/skills gained rather than the process of the event.

 

[jmak]

Hi, how long do we have to take the test from getting the email?

do u mind me asking if ure a graduate or still at uni? did u have previous vac schemes in ur experience section?
I got a VI for WFW today. I'm a graduate and have done a previous vac scheme at a US firm. Last year I applied to WFW for a direct TC but didn't get through to the VI, as a graduate, but I had not yet done a vac scheme then. The difference between my app last year and this year was a vac scheme and a new paralegal role. For context I worked in consulting last year when I applied. Can't say for sure the two additional factors helped but just providing info for context/hope it's helpful

 

[Mary20]

The de

I got a VI for WFW today. I'm a graduate and have done a previous vac scheme at a US firm. Last year I applied to WFW for a direct TC but didn't get through to the VI, as a graduate, but I had not yet done a vac scheme then. The difference between my app last year and this year was a vac scheme and a new paralegal role. For context I worked in consulting last year when I applied. Can't say for sure the two additional factors helped but just providing info for context/hope it's helpful

Congrats, when did you apply please?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Anyone heard back from Bakers post-AC? They said to expect news by end of June so wondering if they’ve started ringing people up

 

[BonanzaBih_]

do u mind me asking if ure a graduate or still at uni? did u have previous vac schemes in ur experience section?

I got a VI for WFW today. I'm a graduate and have done a previous vac scheme at a US firm. Last year I applied to WFW for a direct TC but didn't get through to the VI, as a graduate, but I had not yet done a vac scheme then. The difference between my app last year and this year was a vac scheme and a new paralegal role. For context I worked in consulting last year when I applied. Can't say for sure the two additional factors helped but just providing info for context/hope it's helpful

Yes to both! I graduated and did a vac scheme at a us firm last year