TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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S87

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In 50 words, I would state one thing about the firm's ethos, the TC structure/job profile, the type of clients and deals and/or the career opportunities available that stand out to you. There simply isn't enough space for you to explain why these things stand out to you so you're probably better off just stating what stands out to you plainly. Alternatively, you could pick one headlining thing about the firm you like and use the remaining 50 words to explain why you like this aspect about the firm.
Thank you very much for this
 
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Hi all - I have a question about asking for adjustments to a psychometric test. The firm in question has provided a contact at Pearson (the test provider) to speak with 'if you have any special requirements for completing the test'. This seems quite unusual, as I would expect to disclose my requirements to someone at the firm.

Should I call or email the graduate recruitment team directly anyway? I don’t want to seem like I’m not following the instructions provided in the email
 

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For Trowers the original deadline was 31 July but when I’ve gone on the application system I’ve noticed the deadline keeps changing - so last week it changed to 2/08 and 3/08 and today I’ve just noticed it’s 9.30am on 11/08 - is this them hoping for more applications or could just be a mistake (seems unlikely)?
 

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For Trowers the original deadline was 31 July but when I’ve gone on the application system I’ve noticed the deadline keeps changing - so last week it changed to 2/08 and 3/08 and today I’ve just noticed it’s 9.30am on 11/08 - is this them hoping for more applications or could just be a mistake (seems unlikely)?
Oh that's so annoying! I really rushed to make their initial deadline lol. Seems like they must want more applications in.
 

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For Trowers the original deadline was 31 July but when I’ve gone on the application system I’ve noticed the deadline keeps changing - so last week it changed to 2/08 and 3/08 and today I’ve just noticed it’s 9.30am on 11/08 - is this them hoping for more applications or could just be a mistake (seems unlikely)?
Do they use Vantage? If it is so, Vantage is being more messy than real housewife. They are having tech issues, whereas apply4law is always problematic at the end of a cycle.
 

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Do they use Vantage? If it is so, Vantage is being more messy than real housewife. They are having tech issues, whereas apply4law is always problematic at the end of a cycle.
They use apply4law and I just started an app to test them out. They deffo extended the deadline. Maybe they didn't get as many apps as anticipated.
 
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Hi all - I have a question about asking for adjustments to a psychometric test. The firm in question has provided a contact at Pearson (the test provider) to speak with 'if you have any special requirements for completing the test'. This seems quite unusual, as I would expect to disclose my requirements to someone at the firm.

Should I call or email the graduate recruitment team directly anyway? I don’t want to seem like I’m not following the instructions provided in the email
The test provider is probably the best contact to speak to as they will know the adjustments that can/cannot be provided. It wouldn't be unusual to go to the test provider for this, as they typically also have to make the adjustments rather than the law firm and therefore it's a lot quicker (as the law firm would just be a middle man in the process).
 
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JadeWadey01

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Also sorry for yet another Macfarlanes post but how long should I expect to wait to hear back. Someone before said within two weeks but I applied on the 22nd July with no response yet. I guess I'm just impatient, but I'm just wondering if I should expect a PFO
 

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Has anyone got any tips for explaining a lower grade. I got 58 in EU law in 2nd year and this is my lowest grade to date, I didn't particularly do anything different I just found EU law quite technical and tricky and did not enjoy it as much
 

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Has anyone got any tips for explaining a lower grade. I got 58 in EU law in 2nd year and this is my lowest grade to date, I didn't particularly do anything different I just found EU law quite technical and tricky and did not enjoy it as much
I wouldn't necessarily say thay you didn't enjoy it as this could reflect badly on you (as in you didn't try because you didn't like it.) There will always be a subject that may stump you a bit so I guess you can talk about how you found it difficult and you did try your hardest. I know I had a lower grade that was ignored due to my other high grades and, tbf, your grade is very close to a 2.1.
 
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Has anyone got any tips for explaining a lower grade. I got 58 in EU law in 2nd year and this is my lowest grade to date, I didn't particularly do anything different I just found EU law quite technical and tricky and did not enjoy it as much
Have you been asked to explain a lower grade? I have some 2:2 modules and no firms ever bothered bringing them up in interviews
 
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To me things like due diligence and market research are more the processes you would undertake rather than the things you would look out for. I am not commercially aware, but I suspect it’s more things like the specifics of the business. Operating costs, appointments of key staff (and whether you would retain them), debt, pension liabilities etc are the things that immediately come to mind.
thank you so much !!!!
 
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