TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[LB24]

Anyone applied for Addleshaw Goddard? Do you know how quickly their process is from application to when they actually make TC offers?

 

[Quistclosetrust]

Did my WFW interview on 10th of June and still no correspondence. Do we think PFO? :/

 

[TrainingContract2024]

Apart from HFW and Freshfields, which other law firms are open for direct training contract applications? Thank you.

 

[TrainingContract2024]

yea they just sent the email 30 minutes ago

Congratulations! If you don’t mind me asking, when did you apply for their training contract?

 

[EzeLaylor]

Has anyone heard from Sullcrom post holding email?

 

[Maddy]

Is Hogan Lovells' training contract application on rolling basis?

 

[Quistclosetrust]

Anyone applied for Addleshaw Goddard? Do you know how quickly their process is from application to when they actually make TC offers?

In the email they said up to 10 weeks after the deadline.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Is Hogan Lovells' training contract application on rolling basis?

I was under the impression it was non-rolling but now I'm stressed because can't acc find them saying that anywhere

 

[SemperParatus]

Anything from Freshfields?

 

[adrian_nlh]

Is Hogan Lovells' training contract application on rolling basis?

Yes.

 

[A worried paralegal]

Banking is quite open to law grads - I know two people (both law graduates) who switched to investment/corporate banking after doing vac schemes and not converting to a TC. The work is similar (and probably more interesting) as are the salaries.

Do they take on people from smaller universities and without any special qualifications for the industry?

 

[EzeLaylor]

Do you have more info on this?

Sure!

I asked a friend and here’s her advice:

I think the easiest way to transition is through grad schemes (1-2 year programmes). Banks like Lloyds, HSBC, Barclays etc all have graduate programmes open to all degrees.

If you check banking recruitment pages, you should find quite a few stream option (capital markets, private clients, IB, commercial banking etc).

I would also sign up to the mailing list so you’re notified when the scheme apps start and apply early as possible. She applied for a grad programme in May and was through the whole process by early June.

happy to help anyone out with more info - just PM me

 

[EzeLaylor]

Do they take on people from smaller universities and without any special qualifications for the industry?

Both my friends are from non-Russell group unis - also don’t think there are special qualifications needed.

 

[A worried paralegal]

Both my friends are from non-Russell group unis - also don’t think there are special qualifications needed.

How do I find these jobs?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Yes.

How do you know this? I can't find it ANYWHERE on their website

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Also given how extensive K&L Gates' application is, should I do the optional cover letter? Idk why they wouldn't just make the 'why a solicitor' and 'why are you suited to K&L Gates' questions longer

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

How do you know this? I can't find it ANYWHERE on their website

I wouldn’t worry too much about it being rolling basis. I went to an open day with HL last year and grad rec said they recommend submitting apps about a week before the deadline.
I got the impression they only gave that recommendation for our sake too, ensuring we don’t face any technical difficulties etc.

 

[lawtc2026]

Has anyone applied for GLD TC and heard back post-video interview?

 

[Gday33]

Has anyone applied for GLD TC and heard back post-video interview?

Checked the timetable - we’ll hear back 25/26 so next week

 

[adrian_nlh]

How do you know this? I can't find it ANYWHERE on their website

It's just known that HL do their applications for both cycles (Winter & Summer) on a rolling basis, it can also be found on other websites where the position is posted; they will say they review applications on a rolling basis.

Although it is not very nice of them to not make it obvious on their website, I really wouldn't worry. If you have a strong application, I'm sure it won't matter if it's on a rolling basis.