2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[deckoking123]

I would really appreciate some advice on Macfarlanes AC

 

[Iris best]

Hello - No I have not been yet which is why I would like some advice

Have you been offered a place though? If so- when we’re the slots available? (Wishful thinking lol)

 

[Matt_96]

Slight heart palpitations this morning as I just received a TC offer from Winckworth Sherwood...while I was drafting my acceptance letter for my other TC offer! And an earlier start too. Unreal.

 

[SS1]

Have you been offered a place though? If so- when we’re the slots available? (Wishful thinking lol)

Hi, the slots available were from the 9th to 12th August - I got the email yesterday afternoon so hopefully you'll get your soon! 🤞

 

[Iris best]

Hi, the slots available were from the 9th to 12th August - I got the email yesterday afternoon so hopefully you'll get your soon! 🤞

Congrats!!! Do you know anyone else who has heard ? Anyone else heard Freshfields AC?

 

[SB1539]

Anybody heard back from Howard Kennedy?

 

[SamTam99]

Congrats!!! Do you know anyone else who has heard ? Anyone else heard Freshfields AC?

I haven’t heard anything post WG. My application hasn’t been updated since the 23rd July when I received the WG link!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Slight heart palpitations this morning as I just received a TC offer from Winckworth Sherwood...while I was drafting my acceptance letter for my other TC offer! And an earlier start too. Unreal.

Congratulations!

 

[Iris best]

I haven’t heard anything post WG. My application hasn’t been updated since the 23rd July when I received the WG link!

Ok phew. Same as me! Fingers crossed for us !!!!

 

[Mon17]

Just got Hogan Lovells WG invite - pretty sure it's automatic, but it has been weeks since I applied - anyone know if it's automatic or not?

 

[SS1]

I would really appreciate some advice on Macfarlanes AC

Hi I can't offer any advice but you may find this thread helpful https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/commercial-interview-practice.884/

 

[SB1539]

Just got Hogan Lovells WG invite - pretty sure it's automatic, but it has been weeks since I applied - anyone know if it's automatic or not?

It is automatic yes! I think everyone that passes the screening questions gets a WG invite and they then review the WG score alongside the application

 

[m.aspiring.lawyer]

Have lots of people had Macfarlanes AC offers? I haven't heard anything yet and I applied mid April

 

[jan28]

Does anyone have any advice for Macfarlanes AC??

I would really appreciate some advice on Macfarlanes AC

pm me

 

[lawstudent12345]

Hi, not sure if this is a silly question but do WG scores only affect whether you get invited for AC? As in, if you meet the threshold score (and your application is good enough) and you get invited to the AC, will the WG score have any further impact on your application? I'm wondering if I should invest more time in WG prep - I know I usually meet the threshold scores but I'm not sure if getting an impressively high score will benefit my applications.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, not sure if this is a silly question but do WG scores only affect whether you get invited for AC? As in, if you meet the threshold score (and your application is good enough) and you get invited to the AC, will the WG score have any further impact on your application? I'm wondering if I should invest more time in WG prep - I know I usually meet the threshold scores but I'm not sure if getting an impressively high score will benefit my applications.

Unlikely to influence later stages of the recruitment process directly.

However, I have known psychometric assessments be used to verify specific competencies that were either difficult to assess or potentially had a question regarding ability in that area. For instance, if there is a slight question over a written exercise, a firm could look at something like a WG test result to see if they can see strengths (or weaknesses) in that too to help make a decision.

I don’t think it will be worthwhile heavily investing time to try and perfect your ability in these tests though, especially if you are already doing well in them.

 

[lawstudent12345]

Unlikely to influence later stages of the recruitment process directly.

However, I have known psychometric assessments be used to verify specific competencies that were either difficult to assess or potentially had a question regarding ability in that area. For instance, if there is a slight question over a written exercise, a firm could look at something like a WG test result to see if they can see strengths (or weaknesses) in that too to help make a decision.

I don’t think it will be worthwhile heavily investing time to try and perfect your ability in these tests though, especially if you are already doing well in them.

Thank you! Glad to know I can invest time in doing other more productive things!

 

[Lawstudent99!!]

Has anyone heard from Hill Dickinson?

 

[Sam7051]

Has anyone heard from Akin Gump? Should I give up hope all together?

 

[Omi]

Has anyone ever completed the AG voice interview- and do you have any tips?