TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[desperateTCseeker1998]

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.

I found a few websites saying non-rolling and a few saying rolling and the trainee I know there said she thought it was non-rolling + the TCLA list says non-rolling (confirmed by email). That's so annoying, I've had my application pretty much ready for a month but hadn't sent it in case I did ended up doing something I wanted to include in the time afterwards
WHY CAN'T FIRMS JUST SAY IT ON THEIR WEBSITE INSTEAD OF LEAVING YOU TO GUESS

(Thank you for letting me know though!)

 

[191919191]

is Macfarlanes Online test automatic?

Hii there, good morning! Would you please kindly share the type of questions in the OT? Just the SJTs or there are also online interview? Thanks so much!

 

[191919191]

Is test automatic for Macfarlanes? Also what type of test is it.

Hii there, good morning! Would you please kindly share the type of questions in the OT? Just the SJTs or there are also online interview? Thanks so much!

 

[191919191]

For Macfarlanes considering they are non-rolling I would presume that the test is indeed automatic.

Hii there, good morning! Would you please kindly share the type of questions in the OT? Just the SJTs or there are also online interview? Thanks so much!

 

[191919191]

Does Macfarlanes online test have a Benchmark or is it considered holistically with the online application?

Hii there, good morning! Would you please kindly share the type of questions in the OT? Just the SJTs or there are also online interview? Thanks so much!

 

[nliro85]

Dear XXX


Thank you very much for applying to HFW. This is to confirm that we have received your application and we will review it in due course.

As we receive a very high volume of applications we regret that we are unable to provide feedback at this stage of the recruitment process.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards.

The Early Careers Team at HFW

Does this mean they rejected me their wording is confusing lol.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Dear XXX


Thank you very much for applying to HFW. This is to confirm that we have received your application and we will review it in due course.

As we receive a very high volume of applications we regret that we are unable to provide feedback at this stage of the recruitment process.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards.

The Early Careers Team at HFW

Does this mean they rejected me their wording is confusing lol.

I think they are just trying to limit responses to the email, and that as they have said your application is under review and therefore still under consideration

 

[nliro85]

I think they are just trying to limit responses to the email, and that as they have said your application is under review and therefore still under consideration

Thank you

 

[AyoMal]

idk if i was imagining things, but i genuinely thought the freshfields TC deadline was the 1st of august so i completely missed it

in other news, i got invited for a VI at eversheds sutherland a few hours ago for their TC - you win some you lose some!

Not just you. I also thought the deadline was 1st of august. Some social charities that were sending reminders were publishing that it was 1st august then suddenly on 1st July decided to announce that it was that night

 

[nliro85]

Anyone heard from Withers

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Anyone heard from Morgan Lewis post TI?

 

[Arvee Specktour]

Has anyone heard anything at all from Arnold & Porter? 🫠

 

[Zaidoz10]

Forum’s kinda quiet today.. anything from WFW or RPC

 

[FTS209990]

Forum’s kinda quiet today.. anything from WFW or RPC

I’ve not heard back from RPC post-app (I applied two weeks ish before the deadline). Do they send their WG invites in batches?

 

[Donuttime]

I’m guessing a lot of grad rec are on holiday hence why there hasn’t been that many responses for TC applications? Cause no idea what’s going on

 

[Gday33]

I’ve not heard back from RPC post-app (I applied two weeks ish before the deadline). Do they send their WG invites in batches?

I’m hoping so as I also haven’t heard back - applied in March

 

[stacy2523]

Anyone heard from Withers

What are you waiting to hear back about?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Hello everyone, this is off topic, but I’ve just been offered a paralegal position at a law firm in a home county. Wondering how you negotiate salary and what to look out for in the offer? I’m also curious what’s the going rate for paralegals in Home Counties. @Jessica Booker will it be ok if I private message you for advice?

 

[A worried graduate]

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

Which ones are still open?

 

[Izzy1026]

Does anyone know where we can practice artic shores test? Applied for a few consulting positions and apparently they all use arctic shores 😭