TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
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HFW closes in 4 days and it’s been open since October - any point in applying if I can submit a tailored, high quality app? They’ve had ACs already if I saw right on the forum.
Update: just talked to their HR and there’s only been 1 AC so far, but they did state that it’s going to be much more competitive to apply in the next few days
Update: just talked to their HR and there’s only been 1 AC so far, but they did state that it’s going to be much more competitive to apply in the next few days
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Anyone have their Perkins Coie LBA interview scheduled yet!? Applied on 23 June and heard back 8 July if helpful. Thanks all!
I'm not entirely sure how they conduct their benchmark, but I can say that one of my questions went very poorly. It's also my first VI in a while and I just lost my ability to yap
Yeah, most likely. I thought I did quite well in the VI, but after the general feedback report, I can safely say I probably missed some steps which would make my submissions stronger. Ah well, part & parcel of the TC application process.
Just wanted to interject with my own experience. I got a low 2:1 too, with a non-insignificant number of 2:2 module results (on balance more 2:1 results however). I've managed to get to the AC stage with several MC and American firms, including getting a vac scheme with an American firm that I've heard is more strict on grades (I'm not sure how true it is that they are though).
I will say that my extracurriculars/experience is pretty strong and I did study a law degree at Oxbridge. I also had mitigating circumstances, HOWEVER, I didn't declare these for a couple of firms (just because I only started to declare them mid-cycle at someone else's advice) and still got interviews at these top firms. The point I'm getting at is that for many firms (I imagine there are a few firms that will scrutinise the finer details of your 2:1 so not 100% of them), for the most part the 2:1 is the grade at the top of the paper, and whilst there may be some further scrutiny you meet the requirements so it won't be disqualifying.
Can't comment anything re: the international visa stuff, sorry.
Yes, I compared my VI feedback with someone else and it's identical so not sure it's actually indicative as to how you did. I wrote all my answers down after I completed the VI while they were fresh in my mind so I can improve on them for the upcoming Vac Scheme applications. RS was never even on my radar but after this I am determined to reapply and hopefully get past their test and VI.
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RS PFO as well. Quite sad, it was my first VI and I thought I did really well We keep it moving I suppose
We keep it moving I supposeSullivan & Cromwell DTC PFO - not shocked at all tbh but I shot my shot anyways
I applied on the 7th July
Goodluck to anybody else who is waiting to hear!
I applied on the 7th July
Goodluck to anybody else who is waiting to hear!
Yep I also heard back I’m just waiting for them to schedule my interview, still haven’t got a date yet
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