TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[SamiyaJ]

I am prepping for the HFW AC coming up soon and I would love any insights/advice when it comes to shipping/maritime sector please! @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu

 

[Amma Usman]

Does anyone know how Reed Smith assesses the Feedback report?

And are the SJT and VI evaluated together or separately?

No problem, I appreciate you saying that! Yes, it's a blended assessment so we consider both elements together.

Hey. I’ve quoted a past post from @ReedSmithBecca which answers this question.

 

[amrita6399]

Thank you!

 

[Amma Usman]

I am prepping for the HFW AC coming up soon and I would love any insights/advice when it comes to shipping/maritime sector please! @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu

Hi. Lovely question. Is there anything more specific you want to know about this sector? Is it general details on what it is? The firm’s work there? Or anything else?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Hi. Lovely question. Is there anything more specific you want to know about this sector? Is it general details on what it is? The firm’s work there? Or anything else?

Hi Amma,

I’m more after commercial awareness/recent developments in the sector!

 

[Edisa]

I have the same background as yours. No ties to the UK. I got my first AC ever quite recently so it’s definitely possible.

Congratulations! Same background, hoping for the same soon.

 

[Tintin06]

I wish AP advertised more TBH. Had no idea about their DTC. Went for the VS route instead.

 

[Edisa]

the worst part about this cycle has been getting to 3 ACs but not being able to attend 2 of them because they wouldnt give a virtual alternative to the AC even if I lived in adifferent country :/

Sorry about that, RS. If you don't mind, could you share which these are? TCLA has a list of firms that offer virtual ACs and interviews or have the potential to.

I've been emailing some directly to find out as well. Ashurst so far has confirmed that they do.

 

[Amma Usman]

I wish AP advertised more TBH. Had no idea about their DTC. Went for the VS route instead.

Hey. Just to confirm, is this Arnold & Porter?

 

[Tintin06]

Hey. Just to confirm, is this Arnold & Porter?

Yeah that’s the firm I meant. Still, there’s always next year. It’s hard to apply to everywhere.

 

[Meghna]

Has anyone heard from Broadfield or TLT?

I haven’t heard from Broadfield yet either and am slightly concerned

 

[Mayooshi]

Received Reed Smith VI Invite🥹, applied on 29 May.

If anyone has prep tips for SJT and VI, please let me know!

Hey, have you completed it? If so, can you give any insight?

 

[BillSikes]

Anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson post TI? I was told we would hear back w/c 23rd

no. Acs are 9 and 17 July in Notts office I believe.