TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Kseh05]

Any response from Morgan Lewis post TI?

Hey! Have you got a response yet? I havent

 

[Kseh05]

Any response from Morgan Lewis post TI?

Hi @yasmars did you get invited to AC?

 

[trainee4u]

Third PFO of the day, from Devonshires.

I still technically have about seven on my list (have applied or will apply), but it's looking like a strikeout for this cycle

 

[Atam!]

Has Stephenson Harwood started progressing applications? They’ve been open for a while now and it’s rolling deadline. I’m considering applying but I’m already at the edge with these rejections I don’t want to add another 😩

 

[asdfghjkl]

Hello! This is my first post here and I have been following the blog here for a while now.

I have been feeling very disheartened by the whole application process and seeing everyone’s journey in getting a TC has been enlightening.

I have been waiting for a reply from WFW post application, I applied right before the deadline. Should I consider it a PFO?

Same, applied last minute and got a pfo from WFW

 

[asdfghjkl]

proudly got a pfo from Macfarlanes, White & Case, Collyer Bristow today

 

[amrita6399]

Macfarlanes and Hogan Lovells PFO all in one day, with a W&C PFO recently too.

That brings me to the end of my DTC cycle for this year. Absolutely gutted to have not even made it to VI/AC stages for any of them (including some I had applied to earlier this year).

Sending well wishes to everyone else waiting to hear back from firms <3

Was the HL Pfo after the WG?

 

[Law10]

Hi all, I have an upcoming strength-based video interview for Eversheds Sutherland TC. Would really appreciate some tips from anyone who has done it before.

 

[lolololol]

three rejections today, i have lost all motivation (once again) for this cycle 😔 is there any point in applying to k&l gates or stephenson harwood?

 

[AlarmedBookkeeper448]

three rejections today, i have lost all motivation (once again) for this cycle 😔 is there any point in applying to k&l gates or stephenson harwood?

Bestie apply!

We must have the same audacity that firms reject us with!

and you know never know what will happen!

Feel free to dm me for rants etc

 

[lawconvert]

Was the HL Pfo after the WG?

Yes did the WG last week

 

[Detachedhades]

Hey all, trying to hold out some hope for the few applications I have remaining. Has anyone heard back from Boodle Hatfield yet?

 

[wannabe_solicitor]

Bestie apply!

We must have the same audacity that firms reject us with!

and you know never know what will happen!

Feel free to dm me for rants etc

The same audacity I giggled hahahhahahaha. I agree tho defo apply!!!!!! Nothing to lose apart from your time…

 

[TortillaTC]

Has anyone heard positively from Hogan Lovells after completing the WG?

 

[AlarmedBookkeeper448]

The same audacity I giggled hahahhahahaha. I agree tho defo apply!!!!!! Nothing to lose apart from your time…

Literally take the shot ! You got this !

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

Macfarlanes gave me my first Direct TC AC Would appreciate any advice!

I'm in the same situation so if anyone does have any advice I would also really appreciate gaining any insight you may have!

 

[Vdfrz20]

Hi all, I have an upcoming strength-based video interview for Eversheds Sutherland TC. Would really appreciate some tips from anyone who has done it before.

lmao, when did you hear back from them? I received a message a few weeks ago saying that they are swamped and they will get back to us asap.


welp- I guess its a pfo


Best of luck with your VI btw

 

[Vdfrz20]

Yeah i got an email 2 weeks ago saying they filled the TC spaces through the vac scheme so won't be progressing my app

WHAT????????

 

[Vdfrz20]

Has anyone heard back from WFW post-VI?

nope, emailed the grad rec yesterday about this. waiting for the PFO email lol

 

[BonanzaBih_]

I don't mean to be a downer but I was wondering if anyone had any insight. I could only really apply for direct TCs this year for reasons. I sent like nine apps while doing the SQE, and all were rejections w/ only getting as far as the VI round twice. Next season I'll be able to apply for vac schemes again, but I just feel really awful and disheartened. I know everyone must feel like way quite a bit but I was wondering if anyone knows if I might have better chances for vac schemes apps because this season was just brutal. I have a bit of legal experience and think I'm writing good apps but I just know really know what else to do.sorry for the vent and thank you for any insight if possible!

Hey, I was the same as you, could only apply to DTC’s whilst doing the SQE and only made it to one AC. However this cycle I went back to vac schemes only and got 5 AC’s, 3 schemes and a TC. So it definitely gets better and remember DTC apps are harder for a reason!