General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[LegalNim]

Just received a WG invite from Hogan Lovells, definitely unexpected and I can confirm that there were no psychic readings involved this time. Has anyone had experience of a WG before?

Congratulations!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Oh sht I’ve graduated too. Do you think it’s worth emailing the grad-rec then?

I wouldn't email. If they want it, they'll ask you for the evidence at a later date so I wouldn't worry at all

 

[Shalli]

Just received a WG invite from Hogan Lovells, definitely unexpected and I can confirm that there were no psychic readings involved this time. Has anyone had experience of a WG before?

Congrats so happy for you CC have a full practice here: https://secure.getfeedback.net/q/ge.../dae666966575757aadbe424f41772add/pw/53080993

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Congrats so happy for you CC have a full practice here: https://secure.getfeedback.net/q/ge.../dae666966575757aadbe424f41772add/pw/53080993

Thank you so so much Shalli! I am so grateful

 

[CallumJR]

Anyone heard from Eversheds post-VI?

I got an AC invite this morning

 

[003]

Received a VS interview invite from Reed Smith for next week. Because of the added earlier assessment stage, it will just be a 20-minute strengths-based interview. Never done one before, does anyone have any advice, please?

Also, they're different from other firms that I applied to, in that they are more mid-level and not as highly ranked in the areas of law that I'm interested in. My why commercial law is based on my practice area interests and my experiences in them, I'm not sure how to still go down that route if they aren't RS' key practice areas? I applied early in my first cycle when I was still figuring out what I wanted.

 

[OB]

Just received a WG invite from Hogan Lovells, definitely unexpected and I can confirm that there were no psychic readings involved this time. Has anyone had experience of a WG before?

The Lawyer Portal is a great place to practice it as it gives you reasons why the correct answer is correct which really helped me!

https://www.thelawyerportal.com/e-learning/free-watson-glaser-practice-test/

 

[Deleted member 5185]

The Lawyer Portal is a great place to practice it as it gives you reasons why the correct answer is correct which really helped me!

https://www.thelawyerportal.com/e-learning/free-watson-glaser-practice-test/

Thank you so much Olivia! I’m not so great with online tests so will try and get in as much practice as possible. I really appreciate it !

 

[jan28]

I wouldn't email. If they want it, they'll ask you for the evidence at a later date so I wouldn't worry at all

yeah you’re right, thank you

 

[dosblancos7]

Just received a WG invite from Hogan Lovells, definitely unexpected and I can confirm that there were no psychic readings involved this time. Has anyone had experience of a WG before?

Congrats- glad to see this! Hogan Lovells has a WG practise test on their own website(I think it was very short though)- could be useful though!

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Congrats- glad to see this! Hogan Lovells has a WG practise test on their own website(I think it was very short though)- could be useful though!

Thank you so much for this, I will definitely take a look!

 

[ZH]

Just received a WG invite from Hogan Lovells, definitely unexpected and I can confirm that there were no psychic readings involved this time. Has anyone had experience of a WG before?

Hi! Congratulations I hope it goes well.

This is helpful for practice tests https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/watson-glaser-critical-thinking.htm

 

[cryingoverTCs]

Is there a page or forum on TCLA that says when firms open their VS and TC applications? I just don’t know how to keep tabs on all the firms

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Also if anyone wanted to use my application as a template,

Hi! Congratulations I hope it goes well.

This is helpful for practice tests https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/watson-glaser-critical-thinking.htm

Thank you so much Zainab! I am not feeling too hopeful after my last score results but will give it a good go.

 

[S87]

Also if anyone wanted to use my application as a template,


Thank you so much Zainab! I am not feeling too hopeful after my last score results but will give it a good go.

I am interested

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone on here that has commented or messaged me, this is going to sound very cheesy but all of the support on here really gives me the strength to carry on. I genuinely hope and pray that by the end of this cycle, every single person on this forum has found their success, which is inevitable because of the determination and intellect on this thread.

Also I may not pass the WG, but I did save my app answers in a general template form if anyone is interested in having a look for future reference?

 

[Deleted member 5185]

I am interested

Just messaged you

 

[Zoo]

Is there a page or forum on TCLA that says when firms open their VS and TC applications? I just don’t know how to keep tabs on all the firms

The LawCareers.net and Legal Cheek websites have lists of deadlines for live training contracts and vac schemes

 

[ZH]

Also if anyone wanted to use my application as a template,


Thank you so much Zainab! I am not feeling too hopeful after my last score results but will give it a good go.

You're welcome! I do hope you hear good news. With these tests it takes some practice - they can be quite tricky and at times confusing but I am sure with your drive and commitment you will do well!!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

In my interview feedback, I was told that I didn't know enough about the firm (totally fair criticism as I felt that's where I had gone wrong), I was wondering how people would go about researching a firm e.g departments and what they do? This was my first application cycle and I'm non-law so my preparation for my applications was based on who had a deadline and not in-depth firm research so I would find any advice useful for the next cycle!