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

[Jessica Booker]

Rejected post TC interview

The firm provided a generic response saying they have too many applications to provide feedback following interviews.

Would it be improper to message my interviewer on LinkedIn and ask for advice on how to improve? As really unsure on where I went wrong here.

I think the message is probably incorrect in the fact they haven’t interviewed too many candidates. I wonder if you got a “template” rejection that was sent to people at all stages of the recruitment process?

I wouldn’t ask on LinkedIn. I would go back to the recruiter and ask the feedback given you have been interviewed and basically insinuate that you will consider raising a Subject Access Request to obtain as much detail as possible if they aren’t able to provide a short summary as to why you have been unsuccessful.

The only time I wouldn’t do this is if it was a pre-recorded questions video interview. Then I wouldn’t hold out much hope for feedback given the higher volumes of candidates who will complete that stage.

 

[GOI983]

Anyone know if Weil and Orrick WG invites are automatic? Got both and was just wondering…

 

[GOI983]

Anyone know if Weil and Orrick WG invites are automatic? Got both and was just wondering…

 

[Scandi]

Anyone know if Weil and Orrick WG invites are automatic? Got both and was just wondering…

From experience and reading on different websites, the invites do NOT seem to be automatic. Take confidence in this!

 

[Law2022]

Anyone know if Weil and Orrick WG invites are automatic? Got both and was just wondering…

They’re not! Next stage for both

 

[Brandon93]

Do Hogan Lovells send a confirmation email once we've done the WG?

 

[LokieLow]

Does freshfields automatically send out invites for the watson glaser test or do you have to be shortlisted for it? If you have to be shortlisted for it, does anyone know the rough % of applicants who gets shortlisted?

 

[ria030]

I think the message is probably incorrect in the fact they haven’t interviewed too many candidates. I wonder if you got a “template” rejection that was sent to people at all stages of the recruitment process?

I wouldn’t ask on LinkedIn. I would go back to the recruiter and ask the feedback given you have been interviewed and basically insinuate that you will consider raising a Subject Access Request to obtain as much detail as possible if they aren’t able to provide a short summary as to why you have been unsuccessful.

The only time I wouldn’t do this is if it was a pre-recorded questions video interview. Then I wouldn’t hold out much hope for feedback given the higher volumes of candidates who will complete that stage.

Thank you Jessica!

Will follow up with GR and hopefully I do receive some feedback.

 

[Scandi]

Do Hogan Lovells send a confirmation email once we've done the WG?

I did not receive a confirmation!

 

[ria030]

I did not receive a confirmation!

Is the Hogan Lovells WG automatic? I'm assuming so as I submitted my app shortly before the deadline last night!

 

[CorporateLawBeginner]

Sometimes it isn't anything you did wrong. The competition might just be that good. Either way, take what you can in terms of feedback and come back stronger. Don't be disheartened and never compare your journey to anyone else's because you simply won't be able to make sense of it. Your time will come. I've been through about 3-4 cycles myself.

I had similar feedback on an AC and also failed that same AC despite seemingly doing everything right. That just tells me that the other competitors did it better and is motivation for me to improve myself and make myself as reject-proof as possible.

Good luck!

Thank you ever so much for your response. I definitely do not feel deterred, even if there was a brief period of having to hide my dejection whilst at work. It was my dream firm so I think I focused too heavily on it, it almost felt as if it was 'meant to be', as stupid as that sounds. I knew the firm inside out, spoke with previous employees, and consumed all the information that I could online. Next time I won't put all my proverbial eggs into their basket, and shall look elsewhere also!

Good luck, I hope you get your dream position soon kind stranger!

 

[S87]

Hi guys,
Do you have any advice on how to succeed in written assessments. Last year, I got to the test stage for Simmons & Simmons but failed the written test.

 

[Scandi]

Is the Hogan Lovells WG automatic? I'm assuming so as I submitted my app shortly before the deadline last night!

I don't think it's automatic per se—some pre-screening is probably done, where a holistic assessment is taken after the test.

 

[lawnoob]

Roughly how long after do the ACs take place after the WG assuming you’re successful? Looking for a general timeline to prevent travelling clashes! Is there a general timeframe?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you Jessica!

Will follow up with GR and hopefully I do receive some feedback.

Feel free to PM me. Someone has bascially got the same issue and I have sent them some template wording that could be used as an initial request.

 

[Adrian_S]

Hi guys,
Do you have any advice on how to succeed in written assessments. Last year, I got to the test stage for Simmons & Simmons but failed the written test.

Hi hi!

I’m sure some on here may have other suggestions but I found these links useful.

George’s tips on written exercises
James’s tips here
And Jess’s tips here

 

[S87]

Hi hi!

I’m sure some on here may have other suggestions but I found these links useful.

George’s tips on written exercises
James’s tips here
And Jess’s tips here

Thank you my dear.

 

[lekimdinger]

Hello, does anyone know if there is a way to expedite the process of getting graduate recruitment to move my start date forward? I have had conversations with them regarding this matter and was told that as they were expanding their intake sizes this was a possibility. However, they were still asking future trainees from last year if they wanted this start date and giving priority to them first. As this was around two months ago, should I follow up with an email or just wait, and if waiting, how long for? TIA

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Anyone know if Weil and Orrick WG invites are automatic? Got both and was just wondering…

Weil is not.

 

[F12M34L]

Harbottle & Lewis!

I didn't expect it either, the email I received stated:

Unfortunately having given considerable thought to your application we are unable to progress your application to the next stage. The number of applications was particularly high and it has been a very difficult decision to make.

I regret that we are unable to give feedback owing to the large volume of applications that we deal with at this time.

theyre known for that ..