TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
- Thread starter Jessica Booker
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hi, thanks for this! was it like an amberjack-style assessment? and are you recorded during it? bc id like to do it in bed with my pyjamas ahaha
Ah ok. I did it after you, haven't heard either. I know someone who did it on the first Thursday heard back with an offer on Monday, and someone else heard back with an offer just over a week after their AC. Don't think there's a set timeline (they did say likely this week though)
Good luck!
3/6 of the sections but in terms of content not much maybe 20%
Probably not? More like shoosmiths but with more sections and content to cover plus you don’t get a report! No it isn’t recorded but you have to confirm you will complete independently
From what I understand of the process, they view your assessment score with your application before inviting you to complete the WGT. Question I want to know is what is the pass mark for them to invite you for a WGT?
i guess the assessment should just be a pass. the main thing is gonna be your app. if they like u enough they will give u the wg. after the wg, they will again factor in your wg score and the quality of your app to see if u they wanna give u an AC
Anyone heard back from Trowers?
Does anyone have any tips for applying for a TC to a firm you currently work at as a legal assistant/paralegal etc.? Especially for the "why firm" part - how would I leverage on my current experience at the firm, beyond just saying something vague like "everyone has been really nice to work with"?
TC offer for 2026 on 23/01, AC was 16/01
edit: should clarify, this is for an individual i've been mentoring, just want to provide info for other candidates.
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I think it depends a lot on the firm a lot, but I would try to tie my work experience with the firm's unique selling points from a candidate perspective. As such, if for instance your firm has market leading expertise in a given practice are/sector, you can explain how assisting lawyers with matters in that field sparked your interest in it. If you want to connect your experiences to broader points about training and culture, you should mention specific instances in which specific people in the firm were particularly nice or helpful - this should make your reasoning more persuasive and distinguish it from those who are making that claim with no concrete experience to back it up.
Has anyone got any advice/experience of a case study for an in-house training contract?
I have been invited to complete a 5 hour written assessment for the BBC but there's very little guidance given/online?
I've seen people ask a few times but can't see any responses anywhere. I assume it will have a media law/privacy/civil perspective to the case study, but 5 hours seems like a long time for a virtual assessment!
I have been invited to complete a 5 hour written assessment for the BBC but there's very little guidance given/online?
I've seen people ask a few times but can't see any responses anywhere. I assume it will have a media law/privacy/civil perspective to the case study, but 5 hours seems like a long time for a virtual assessment!
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