TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[vacschemesearch]

Has anyone heard back after Haynes Boone's 1st interview?

 

[lolololol]

hi, does anyone have insight into sullivan and cromwell's cover letter? and the app process in general. cannot find much

 

[AlarmedBookkeeper448]

hi, does anyone have insight into sullivan and cromwell's cover letter? and the app process in general. cannot find much

just to build on this, @Amma Usman do we need to put our address/ firm's address, or just go in straight adn start dear xxx ?

thank you in advance !

 

[AlarmedBookkeeper448]

hi, does anyone have insight into sullivan and cromwell's cover letter? and the app process in general. cannot find much

I used this

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Hearing all these PFOs and can only say to keep going everyone, just focus on the rest of your applications, theres still time

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[Detachedhades]

Hey, has anyone heard back from Michelmores DTC yet? Thanks!

 

[ashwright]

Bit of a silly question but could I ask for some help on understanding when TC applications generally open? I thought that they generally open up in late July/August/September but I have just seen that HL have had their's open for (at least?) the last 2 weeks and it'll close by end of July?!?!
I'm going to be getting some legal experience from September onwards so i was kind of counting on waiting until I'd built up my experience in the job before I started making applications (my cv is pretty sparse on legal experience atm!)
Is HL just an anomaly? I understand that the TC start date is March 2028 so will HL have another window for Sept 2028 starts in a few months time?
I really appreciate any insight - thank you in advance guys!

 

[lolololol]

I used this

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Hearing all these PFOs and can only say to keep going everyone, just focus on the rest of your applications, theres still time

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

thank you!

 

[Amma Usman]

just to build on this, @Amma Usman do we need to put our address/ firm's address, or just go in straight adn start dear xxx ?

thank you in advance !

Firm’s address - yes. For cover letters, I don’t usually bother to put my address unless asked as it just eats up the page space, especially if the firm specifies anything bigger than single line spacing.

 

[tobywstress]

Does anyone know if RS reviews the application form, SJT and VI all together or just the SJT and VI in deciding who to invite to AC?

Feeling like an incoming PFO with the score and mediocre VI response

 

[AlarmedBookkeeper448]

Firm’s address - yes. For cover letters, I don’t usually bother to put my address unless asked as it just eats up the page space, especially if the firm specifies anything bigger than single line spacing.

Thank you so much Amma !

 

[Chris Brown]

Bit of a silly question but could I ask for some help on understanding when TC applications generally open? I thought that they generally open up in late July/August/September but I have just seen that HL have had their's open for (at least?) the last 2 weeks and it'll close by end of July?!?!
I'm going to be getting some legal experience from September onwards so i was kind of counting on waiting until I'd built up my experience in the job before I started making applications (my cv is pretty sparse on legal experience atm!)
Is HL just an anomaly? I understand that the TC start date is March 2028 so will HL have another window for Sept 2028 starts in a few months time?
I really appreciate any insight - thank you in advance guys!

Most applications (VS/DTC) will open in Aug/Sept each year, but with varying deadlines. WVS’ applications tend to open in Aug/Sept and close in Sept/Oct. Spring and Summer VS apps open in Sept/Oct and close in Dec/Jan. Some have late deadlines in Feb/March (SH and PH). 😅

Some firms have multiple trainee intakes (e.g., MC/SC), so will have two separate windows which people can apply for DTCs. HL, Linklaters, A&O and Slaughters have two DTC windows. BCLP and Macfarlanes have one that runs the entire cycle (Sept - May/June). 🥲

Firms with two DTC windows will have Autumn intakes (Sept - Nov) and also a Summer intake (June - August). You can definitely wait for the legal work experience in Sept until you prepare for starting VS and DTC applications. Best of luck with the upcoming cycle! 🙂​

 

[ashwright]

Most applications (VS/DTC) will open in Aug/Sept each year, but with varying deadlines. WVS’ applications tend to open in Aug/Sept and close in Sept/Oct. Spring and Summer VS apps open in Sept/Oct and close in Dec/Jan. Some have late deadlines in Feb/March (SH and PH). 😅

Some firms have multiple trainee intakes (e.g., MC/SC), so will have two separate windows which people can apply for DTCs. HL, Linklaters, A&O and Slaughters have two DTC windows. BCLP and Macfarlanes have one that runs the entire cycle (Sept - May/June). 🥲

Firms with two DTC windows will have Autumn intakes (Sept - Nov) and also a Summer intake (June - August). You can definitely wait for the legal work experience in Sept until you prepare for starting VS and DTC applications. Best of luck with the upcoming cycle! 🙂​

Chris, this is literally yet another reason why you are the GOAT! 🐐🐐🐐🐐
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your kindness & clarifying response. I was getting a bit worried in my night-time stupor - you have really set me at ease this morning
Hope you have a fantastic Monday & week ahead 💪