TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Chris Brown]

is there any other firm which has a summer DTC and allows you to re-apply?

I think BCLP, Macfarlanes and White & Case have a DTC route open until May-July. If you applied for the VS and were unsuccessful after application stage, then you can apply for the DTC in the same cycle. White & Case only recruit 20% of their trainees from DTC (10/50 per year), so I imagine it’s a lot more competitive. I’m not sure what other firms allow you to re-apply for DTC. There might be other firms that allow it. 🙂​

 

[Pardisj]

Hi all, I've seen some people receive PFOs and interview invites from Greenberg Traurig, has anyone else not heard anything at all?

 

[efm99]

Hi all, I've seen some people receive PFOs and interview invites from Greenberg Traurig, has anyone else not heard anything at all?

I have not heard anything either!

 

[Katy12345]

DWF PFO post app for direct TC - did anyone else's PFO email include this:

"... However, we believe your skills and experience could be a strong fit for other opportunities within our organisation.

We would love to stay connected and add you to our talent pool so we can reach out when relevant roles arise. This will allow us to keep you informed about upcoming opportunities that align with your skills and ambitions..."

curious to know if they sent this to everyone!

Assuming they did as I received the same!

 

[B97x]

DWF PFO post app for direct TC - did anyone else's PFO email include this:

"... However, we believe your skills and experience could be a strong fit for other opportunities within our organisation.

We would love to stay connected and add you to our talent pool so we can reach out when relevant roles arise. This will allow us to keep you informed about upcoming opportunities that align with your skills and ambitions..."

curious to know if they sent this to everyone!

I got the same email!

 

[bjelostan]

has anyone done a mayer brown direct tc final interview?

 

[Gflow0211]

has anyone done the irwin mitchell virtual ac yet? not sure what to expect

Same, when’s yours?

 

[Laur2cj]

has anybody else been added to DWF’s AC reserve list?

 

[Lawlawlaw2]

Did everyone receive the email from DAC Beachcroft stating the dates of the ACs for the different locations and that we would hear back early March?

 

[saj2002]

Has anyone else done the Fieldfisher test and not heard back since? I did it ages ago, sent a follow-up email and still haven't heard anything. Should I assume rejection?

 

[anonymouscatboy]

anyone heard back from FF post AC?

 

[norothrow324]

has anyone done a mayer brown direct tc final interview?

Have you heard back from them after the initial
App and STJ?

 

[legallyells]

Hill Dickinson VI, is this automatic??

 

[LawJ]

Hill Dickinson VI, is this automatic??

Not sure but I also got one

 

[lawelmo]

Not sure but I also got one

Me too!

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

has anyone done a mayer brown direct tc final interview?

Oh wow have they started the process? I thought they were one of those firms that were fake rolling

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

Hill Dickinson VI, is this automatic??

Not sure but I also got one

Did you apply for the Summer Insight Day + DTC?

I haven't received anything, so perhaps it's not automatic...
It's one of my fav firms.
Best of Luck

 

[LawJ]

Did you apply for the Summer Insight Day + DTC?

I haven't received anything, so perhaps it's not automatic...
It's one of my fav firms.
Best of Luck

Yeah, I did. They probably will do what most firms are doing and send out invites in batches so likely isn't automatic.

 

[A worried graduate]

Did you apply for the Summer Insight Day + DTC?

I haven't received anything, so perhaps it's not automatic...
It's one of my fav firms.
Best of Luck

Do people get eliminated at this stage?

 

[lawelmo]

Do people get eliminated at this stage?

I think so:


Whichever route you choose to follow, the recruitment process and application deadlines are the same.

• Our online application is open from 1 October 2023 to 31 January 2024, and we will respond to all applications in the weeks following this deadline, to advise if your application has progressed to the online assessment.
• You will be required to complete an online interactive assessment and video interview in February 2024.
• For those who are successful in gaining a place on our insight scheme or assessment day, these will take place in June 2024.
• The assessment day will involve a number of activities, including a final panel interview.