TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[User5678]

Their email bluntly said “VI will be sent on 12th dec if you meet the benchmark”. I believe if they have mentioned this without any ambiguity then they should ideally send it maybe later in the day (maybe between their lunch and closing time😂)

Or maybe all our applications are too strong so hence the confusion and delay

 

[gggg]

Hiya @gggg

Based on reviewing previous Kirkland applications, I don't think this is entirely necessary. Addressing the cover letter to Graduate Recruitment should be enough in terms of formatting.

That being said, I know Kirkland only look at direct training contract applications once they have had their vacation schemes and they do tend to fill the spaces from those schemes given their small intake - in some cycles they have made direct training contract offers to those who have applied through the vacation scheme route. This might be something you want to keep in mind when you decide which application route to take. Good luck with your application!

Hey Ram, Thank you for the insight!
Can I apply for a VS if im a recent graduate, I assumed its only for 2nd years hece why Ive chosen the TC route.

 

[xxx]

Their email bluntly said “VI will be sent on 12th dec if you meet the benchmark”. I believe if they have mentioned this without any ambiguity then they should ideally send it maybe later in the day (maybe between their lunch and closing time😂)

Ah so if you don’t get a reply PFO 🥰

 

[User5678]

Ah so if you don’t get a reply PFO 🥰

Don’t think anyone’s gotten any email so we should be fine for now, there may be a delay🤞🏻

 

[Law queries]

Gowling WLG put us out of our misery!!!

I cannot stop refreshing my email since morning😭

Omg yes😭😭😭

 

[Law queries]

Don’t think anyone’s gotten any email so we should be fine for now, there may be a delay🤞🏻

Fair but have they started getting back today?

 

[User5678]

Fair but have they started getting back today?

Haven’t seen any message regarding anyone hearing back but cannot be sure about people who do not use tcla sadly

Let’s wait another 2 hours otherwise I’ve noticed a lot of firms get back w decisions on Fridays😂

 

[Law queries]

Haven’t seen any message regarding anyone hearing back but cannot be sure about people who do not use tcla sadly

Let’s wait another 2 hours otherwise I’ve noticed a lot of firms get back w decisions on Fridays😂

Ahhh fair enough

Hahahah yes. All the best tho!

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Ahhh fair enough

Hahahah yes. All the best tho!

Responses coming through on the vac scheme thread

 

[Connor Coburn]

Gowling VI 🎉🎉

 

[AnOptimisticStudent]

gowling pfo

 

[gimmeavacschemepls]

Has anyone else applied to the BBC Level 7 Solicitors Apprenticeship? I did the VI and written question yesterday and have mixed feelings about how I did, so I was wondering what other people thought!

(P.S, please don't PM me asking about the questions. I always say I don't share the questions as I don't think it's fair for other candidates to go in blind while others have inside knowledge).

I felt like the time limit made it challenging to fully answer the questions. I also think my responses might not have been the best since I was conscious of sticking to a maximum of three attempts per question lol.

 

[Tangcy]

Did you apply last year? I am surprised they are rejecting people post app
always thought their WG was pretty much guaranteed unless you don’t meet their requirements

No, this is my first time applying them

 

[Tangcy]

Did you apply last year? I am surprised they are rejecting people post app
always thought their WG was pretty much guaranteed unless you don’t meet their requirements

now i feel worse knowing that WG is pretty much guaranteed and i can't even make it to that stage 😭

 

[elsx]

I felt like the time limit made it challenging to fully answer the questions. I also think my responses might not have been the best since I was conscious of sticking to a maximum of three attempts per question lol.

I understand ! Especially for one question I had so much to say and could not go into depth the way I wanted to. I ended up filming 4 times for one because the third time was really abs but for the one after that only took one time to film so hopefully it will compensate ... I feel like I did my best but really frustrated by the lack of time to develop an answer..
And now we wait for a month 😅🥲.

 

[Tangcy]

Gowling PFO 😔
Sigh.

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Gowling PFO 😔
Sigh.

Sorry to hear that. Did this come through after 6pm? Ive still not heard from them.

 

[Law queries]

Latham SJT report - I got communication and self motivation in strength and personal responsibility in weakness. I am not sure if this is good/bad? I mean what to expect?

 

[Tangcy]

Sorry to hear that. Did this come through after 6pm? Ive still not heard from them.

5pm.

 

[VMS]

I felt like the time limit made it challenging to fully answer the questions. I also think my responses might not have been the best since I was conscious of sticking to a maximum of three attempts per question lol.

… did we need to stick to the limit? Do they track us? 😭

Ngl I did about eight for the second VI, I’m a perfectionist 😂