TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Izzy1026]

Have you heard back from them?

I have not applied, still doing my research on them. Not sure if they are one of those firms that put out direct TC route but actually does not recruit from it

 

[Gday33]

I have not applied, still doing my research on them. Not sure if they are one of those firms that put out direct TC route but actually does not recruit from it

I applied months ago and have heard nothing - it may be they’re non-rolling or perhaps they just don’t PFO people, who knows! Always worth a go if you have time to apply.

 

[AlexJ]

when firms do pre employment checks, do you send your transcripts to them or do they ask your uni directly? I have an admin issue with mine so didnt want it to look like i was lying

If you went to a UK uni they tend to ask the uni direct, there is a system that gives them access to results

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker on the BDB Pitmans website it says BDB Pitmans has an application period open for TCs ending at end of July. Is this outdated info? It seems to be contrary to the information I received from the email nack in May.

Yes - the website is in the process of being updated. The 2026 recruitment cycle will start in about 8-9 months time as the firm moves to a Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship model of training where you do the SQE during your training contract.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

when firms do pre employment checks, do you send your transcripts to them or do they ask your uni directly? I have an admin issue with mine so didnt want it to look like i was lying

They will usually go directly to your academic institute or when employment references, directly to the company to reduce the risk of reference fraud.

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Does anyone know if HFW has a healthy direct TC in-take?

I attended their open day and they do not recruit extensively from the direct TC route. I was told that it's more or less 80% from vac schemes and the remaining 20% from the direct TC route.

 

[lawyerletsgo]

They will usually go directly to your academic institute or when employment references, directly to the company to reduce the risk of reference fraud.

ahh oh no - I have emailed to explain the issue I had and all i can do now is hope that they understand and appreciate I reached out well before this could even become an issue. scared i've unintentionally ruined my whole chance with that firm as i was doing really well with progressing through their stages

 

[Martsssss]

Yes. I was invited to an interview today.

Do you mind if I ask when you completed the WG?

 

[lawyerletsgo]

so for freshfields do we submit a cv too or is fillinf in the application form for grades etc enough and then the personal statement of course?

 

[MaheeVohra]

Anyone else unable to access the Freshfields application portal?

 

[oqnqng]

Just received an invite for a first stage interview with Dorsey! Does anyone happen to know what kind of questions and format I should expect? Any insights or tips would be greatly appreciated

 

[Izzy1026]

I attended their open day and they do not recruit extensively from the direct TC route. I was told that it's more or less 80% from vac schemes and the remaining 20% from the direct TC route.

Thank you!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

ahh oh no - I have emailed to explain the issue I had and all i can do now is hope that they understand and appreciate I reached out well before this could even become an issue. scared i've unintentionally ruined my whole chance with that firm as i was doing really well with progressing through their stages

Unlikely to be the case. There are always exceptions and sometimes other evidence will be sought from the candidate directly because the reference has not replied. But in the first instance, they will contact the university directly. They have probably contacted the university many hundreds (possibly thousands of times) before.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

so for freshfields do we submit a cv too or is fillinf in the application form for grades etc enough and then the personal statement of course?

No CV needed.

 

[Lawlawlaw2]

Hi @Jessica Booker Hope you are well! Just wanted to ask you whether they contact NGOs you have volunteered at once they conduct their background check or only employers. I have volunteered in 6 and was wondering whether they will check with each or if I have to provide them with a paper that attests that I have in fact volunteered there myself. Thanks a lot!

 

[SemperParatus]

freshfields isn't let me log in smh, it says applications for this opportunity are closed

 

[EzeLaylor]

freshfields isn't let me log in smh, it says applications for this opportunity are closed

Doesn’t it close at 23:59 tonight??

Edit: yep, I checked the portal and the deadline is not till tonight .

 

[PSharon]

freshfields isn't let me log in smh, it says applications for this opportunity are closed

https://apply.candidats.io/11fa1709-453b-4de3-8e33-0a581af03eff
try this link. I just checked now, applications are still open. If it still doesn't work maybe try to ring their IT and also send an email with your cover letter and CV before the deadline, saying you were experiencing technical issues.

 

[Lian Lian]

https://apply.candidats.io/11fa1709-453b-4de3-8e33-0a581af03eff
try this link. I just checked now, applications are still open. If it still doesn't work maybe try to ring their IT and also send an email with your cover letter and CV before the deadline, saying you were experiencing technical issues.

you just saved me with this link. I was about to cry. Thank you very much

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker Hope you are well! Just wanted to ask you whether they contact NGOs you have volunteered at once they conduct their background check or only employers. I have volunteered in 6 and was wondering whether they will check with each or if I have to provide them with a paper that attests that I have in fact volunteered there myself. Thanks a lot!

If it’s put in as employment, they may still try to track down such references and will want to try and go to the organisation first rather than via you for proof if they do.