TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[bored7887]

Not sure if this is the right place to post, but I've very luckily been offered a TC with a London firm starting in 2027, however, unexpectedly, I need to complete the SQE in september this year, does anyone have any info/know where the info could be about the structure of firm sponsored LLM SQE courses or any links to prep to be doing before the SQE starts?

 

[Hmm123]

Reed Smith VI! So happy! Honestly thought it was a PFO given so many had received it earlier. Grateful for any tips via replies or DMs, as I haven't done any video interviews or assessments this cycle

 

[TortillaTC]

Has anyone received RS AC since Wednesday when two people posted?

 

[aphelion]

Hi all, just wanted ask your opinions on something. I've received TC offers in both London and Dubai. I'm just wondering what, as a trainee and at the start of my career, would be most beneficial.

For context, the firm in London is American, not very international but is prestigious and pays well. However, it would likely be a very intense work culture. On the other hand, the one in Dubai is very solid, very international and allows me to come to London for a seat at minimum. I'm really unsure on what to do and would appreciate some thoughts, as I only have a few days to respond to the offer.

Anecdotally I've heard from lawyers that they're not impressed by the quality of work coming out of international firms' Dubai offices. I would choose London easily based on that alone

 

[AS24]

Does anyone know when we will hear back from WFW after the VI?

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

Has anyone received RS AC since Wednesday when two people posted?

Hey, what score did everyone get on the RS Feedback from SJT etc! Thank you

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Does anyone know what the deadline for W&C is tomorrow i.e., 11:59 pm or 11:59 am or is it today at midnight? Thanks x

 

[PK123333]

Hi everyone, I recently completed the Reed Smith Virtual Interview(VI) and Amberjack assessment for the direct training contract application. I had some internet issues which led to delays in my submissions, and I had a moment where my VI submission cancelled so i had to start again. Is this something I should raise with the recruitment team?

 

[PK123333]

Hey, what score did everyone get on the RS Feedback from SJT etc! Thank you

It was varied for me. High in some pillars but low in others. you? Personally not reflective of who I am as an individual but thats how it is with SJT's i guess.

 

[legallyliving]

I also did the final interview at Fried Frank!

have you heard back yet?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Thank you and I applied on the 15 May!

Thank you! that gives me some hope haha

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Has anyone received RS AC since Wednesday when two people posted?

The RS person who posts regularly here said they will be going in batches and that only one batch had gone so far

 

[sharktale]

Can I apply to the White & Case DTC if I already applied to the WVS in the same cycle?

 

[Chris Brown]

Can I apply to the White & Case DTC if I already applied to the WVS in the same cycle?

If you applied for the WVS or SVS and got PFO post app, then you can re-apply for the DTC in the same application cycle.

However, if you made it to the VI or AC stage, I don’t think you are allowed to re-apply for their DTC in this application cycle. 🥲​

 

[sharktale]

If you applied for the WVS or SVS and got PFO post app, then you can re-apply for the DTC in the same application cycle.

However, if you made it to the VI or AC stage, I don’t think you are allowed to re-apply for their DTC in this application cycle. 🥲​

thank you

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

If you applied for the WVS or SVS and got PFO post app, then you can re-apply for the DTC in the same application cycle.

However, if you made it to the VI or AC stage, I don’t think you are allowed to re-apply for their DTC in this application cycle. 🥲​

hello! hope you are well, do you know what the deadline time is - 11:59 am or pm? Thanks xx

 

[eleanor_2001]

I’m not too sure about their recruitment process if I’m being entirely honest

Idk if they’re still sending the test so maybe waiting for everyone to get their results in and I’m not too sure if their vac schemes are still going on which would mean waiting a bit longer

Sorry I couldn’t be of any help

No worries, I’ve spoken to a future trainee on LinkedIn and she told me she got her AC email around 2 weeks after the WG invite.

Thought I’d hop back on to let you know

 

[TortillaTC]

Hi everyone! Does W&C prefer bullet points or prose for their work experience section? I appreciate any info mentioned during recruitment events or law fair by their grad rec xx

 

[lawzade02]

Hi everyone! Has anyone heard back from Dentons for DTC post-app?

 

[khan2025]

Hi all. Has anyone heard back from Macfarlanes DTC after completing the online assessment? I completed mine on 4 July and haven't heard anything since + I can't see a timeline on their website...