TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[cls33]

Thank you!! Also - was it just a standard WG test?

Yes was 30 minutes 40 questions but a few of the questions are example questions so think all together it's less than 30 questions

 

[LO]

Does anybody know what the chances are of converting a Clyde & Co vac scheme to a TC offer? Or how many they have on vac scheme compared to how many training contracts they offer? Thanks!

 

[MH]

I just received their instructions, it was very helpful. Think I will mostly focus on prepping soft-skills questions. I find Chat GPT to be useful in generating questions to practice with.

Good idea - I got my timings etc today aswell. Good luck for yours!

 

[Abb333yyy]

Has anyone heard back from Michelmores post app?

I got an invite for a VI on Wednesday

 

[Zaidoz10]

Has Links absolutely given up on recruiting through direct TC? Has this long a wait ever transpired before? Tried mailing them but no reply

They’re currently only doing AC’s for fast-tracked applicants. So people who have been on their open days or pathfinder scheme etc. Someone who did a VS AC with Links in Jan told me that. Grad rec told her that they have two months back to back of AC’s. So I don’t think they’ve begun inviting people to AC’s for the direct TC route. Maybe they’ll start sending invites in the next two weeks. Hopefully…

 

[svb4ever97]

They’re currently only doing AC’s for fast-tracked applicants. So people who have been on their open days or pathfinder scheme etc. Someone who did a VS AC with Links in Jan told me that. Grad rec told her that they have two months back to back of AC’s. So I don’t think they’ve begun inviting people to AC’s for the direct TC route. Maybe they’ll start sending invites in the next two weeks. Hopefully…

not true actually! My friend was not fast-tracked and he had an interview for a direct TC with linklaters (not fast-tracked)

 

[Unknown Stranger]

Is anyone here applying to Freshfields' London-Asia TC? The application deadline (Jan.5) has long passed but heard nothing yet. Guess I can assume a PFO...?

 

[Zaidoz10]

not true actually! My friend was not fast-tracked and he had an interview for a direct TC with linklaters (not fast-tracked)

Was it for the London TC?

 

[born&raised]

For Freshfields' WG - does anyone know if time taken for the test is counted while calculating the percentile?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Just completed the FF WG - I didn't get an email saying I completed it though? Is that normal?

 

[born&raised]

Just completed the FF WG - I didn't get an email saying I completed it though? Is that normal?

I didn't get an email either, so it should be fine I guess!

 

[commerciallawyer2910]

Can anyone please explain which departments are involved in a merger or acquisition and why? I’ve got a Slaughter AC in a few days and have done no prep!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can anyone please explain which departments are involved in a merger or acquisition and why? I’ve got a Slaughter AC in a few days and have done no prep!

This article might be worth a read: https://uk-graduates.bakermckenzie.com/news/how-corporate-brings-together-practice-areas/

 

[keepmewherethelightis]

Hi! Does anyone know how Freshfields' application process works? As they consider the Watson Glaser and application score together, and send multiple batches of WG - does receiving a WG invite in an earlier batch mean a higher application score, and possibly a lower WG threshold? #overthinkingmax 🙃

 

[BM99]

Hi! Does anyone know how Freshfields' application process works? As they consider the Watson Glaser and application score together, and send multiple batches of WG - does receiving a WG invite in an earlier batch mean a higher application score, and possibly a lower WG threshold? #overthinkingmax 🙃

Did you receive a WG already?

 

[keepmewherethelightis]

Did you receive a WG already?

Yes, gave the test today! Was just confused as I genuinely don't think my application was exceptional, in comparison to some of the other much better ones I've submitted (and gotten rejections for lol)

 

[BM99]

Yes, gave the test today! Was just confused as I genuinely don't think my application was exceptional, in comparison to some of the other much better ones I've submitted (and gotten rejections for lol)

Oh wow second batch on a sat haha! Congrats!

 

[BM99]

Does Freshfields follow a cut-off percentage for the WG? Or is it a percentile-based shortlist? And how many people usually get through the WG stage? Sorry, my first time in this whole TC business!

No
Yes
They compare you with other people and view applications holistically so there is no definite number

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi! Does anyone know how Freshfields' application process works? As they consider the Watson Glaser and application score together, and send multiple batches of WG - does receiving a WG invite in an earlier batch mean a higher application score, and possibly a lower WG threshold? #overthinkingmax 🙃

I don’t think you could draw that conclusion.

 

[keepmewherethelightis]

Oh wow second batch on a sat haha! Congrats!

Haha thanks! I received the invite on 15th - so the first batch only, I guess