TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[lawyersum]

Anybody heard from Slaughter's direct TC?

 

[IBartlett]

Any news from BCLP or Arnold & Porter?

I heard back from BCLP almost immediatley after doing the critical thinking test with a no. I am yet to hear back from Arnold & Porter.

 

[TortillaTC]

Did people receive RS online test and VI together or VI after passing the test?

 

[Amma Usman]

Is it over if we haven’t got orrick test…

I wouldn’t lose hope just yet. I understand how tough the wait can be. In the mean time, try doing fun and lighthearted things to distract yourself from the wait, or even spend time diversifying your application pool by researching into other firms.

 

[Amma Usman]

Did people receive RS online test and VI together or VI after passing the test?

I have tagged @ReedSmithBecca here as she‘ll be able to advise better on this.

 

[Amma Usman]

Orrick Watson glaser invite ✅

That’s amazing. Check out TCLA’s WG prep course by Joe Mallet. It personally helped me work through understanding the nuances of the test better when I was applying.

TCLA is also working on an exciting new project to help out with the WG. Keep an eye out

 

[ReedSmithBecca]

Did people receive RS online test and VI together or VI after passing the test?

Hi, both the test and VI are sent together.

 

[TortillaTC]

Hi, both the test and VI are sent together.

Thank you!

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

Any idea on how many trainees Morgan Lewis takes through dtc?

 

[anonymous9876543]

has anyone been offered a tc by king & spalding? I still haven’t heard anything after the final panel interview

 

[Legalgirl]

Hi! Does anyone know what S&C's grad rec email address is? Can't seem to find it on their website 😅

 

[Tintin06]

Hi! Does anyone know what S&C's grad rec email address is? Can't seem to find it on their website 😅

[email protected]

 

[Chris Brown]

Orrick WG invite post app! 😅​

 

[Amma Usman]

Any idea on how many trainees Morgan Lewis takes through dtc?

The firm takes on roughly less than 10 trainees a year in total. I’ve quoted a section from one of TCLA’s threads titled “where firms recruit from”, which should provide more context. It seems they have a healthy direct TC intake as well.

I also want to stress the importance of not looking at numbers and just applying !!! You never know where a single application can go.


“
Mostly from Vacation Scheme but with a consistently healthy direct TC intake

These firms recruit predominantly from their vacation schemes, but they have frequently made more than one direct TC offer every year in recent years – a direct TC app to these firms will almost certainly be read and considered seriously for a TC.

Ashurst
Baker McKenzie
Bird & Bird
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Burges Salmon
Goodwin
HFW
Hogan Lovells
Irwin Mitchell
K&L Gates
Linklaters
Mayer Brown
Morgan Lewis
Trowers & Hamlins
Watson Farley & Williams
White & Case

“

 

[Tintin06]

Any idea on how many trainees Morgan Lewis takes through dtc?

How many TCs do you need? I'd say just go for it. Obviously other firms could be priorities. Paul Hastings, White & Case etc. But if you like them apply.

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Hi, both the test and VI are sent together.

Hi @ReedSmithBecca if i may piggyback on this - could you please confirm Reed Smith's 5 industry groups?

 

[Maddy]

Hi, I am applying for Reed Smith but I can only apply by the 19th, is it too late as people are already getting VI invites?

 

[Chris Brown]

Hi @ReedSmithBecca if i may piggyback on this - could you please confirm Reed Smith's 5 industry groups?

Reed Smith’s 5 industry groups are: (1) energy & natural resources, (2) entertainment and media, (3) financial services, (4) transportation and (5) healthcare and life sciences. See below links where they are discussed: 🙂​

Capabilities | Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith’s skilled lawyers deliver tailored solutions to clients in the energy, entertainment, media, health care, life science, financial services and transport industries.

www.reedsmith.com

Reed Smith: All You Need To Know

A guide to the law firm Reed Smith: what it’s best known for, recent work highlights, what it pays, and its revenue and profitability.

www.nonbillable.co.uk

Reed Smith LLP

GAR (Global Arbitration Review) is the world's leading international arbitration journal and news service. GAR provides breaking news, daily updates and in-depth monthly features covering international arbitration in countries around the world. GAR also features guest commentary and articles...

globalarbitrationreview.com

 

[Aspiring Pixie]

Was wondering if anyone wanted to run through the BM AC experience with me?

Just completed mine and wanted to compare notes to try and calm myself down.

 

[TortillaTC]

Hi, I am applying for Reed Smith but I can only apply by the 19th, is it too late as people are already getting VI invites?

I think if your application is good enough, it doesn’t matter when you submit it (before the deadline ofc)