TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Fd321]

Has anyone else not heard from Boodle yet?

 

[Jessica Booker]

they jus told me 38th percentile is what they're looking for, and it might sound silly but i have no idea what that meant

I wouldn’t worry, I wouldn’t expect many people to understand this and it doesn’t even really make much sense unless they provide more context.

On a basic level it means you need to perform in the top 62% of a group of people who take the assessment. That group of people could be other applicants or it could be another “norm group” - for instance the norm group could be current trainees or even partners in the firm, or could be a general norm group across the U.K. - eg a group of people who are educated to a certain level.

 

[hannabean]

WFW PFO post-AC 😭

 

[F99]

has anyone asked for WG test results from Freshfields and gotten a reply?? i sent them a 2nd email after sending one 10 days ago to ask for it

i hope they get back to me soon ik theyre doing interviews and ACs for tcs etc but i jus wanna find out whether my app was weaker in comparison to WG or vice versa

I called this morning and they gave it to me over the phone. I would suggest doing the same - they are unlikely to reply to emails during such a busy period!

 

[F99]

Is anyone else still waiting on AG post-app lol? Do you think we can assume PFO?

 

[Noodles]

AG rejection finally😀👍

Addleshaw PFO

Sorry to hear! When did you apply if you don't mind me asking

 

[Zaidoz10]

Has anyone done the Dentons Legal High Potential assessment and the video interview? Preferably for the Middle East training contract but regular UK TC works too. I’d love some advice on what to expect!! Thank you!!

 

[LawGirl2023]

Has anyone done the Dentons Legal High Potential assessment and the video interview? Preferably for the Middle East training contract but regular UK TC works too. I’d love some advice on what to expect!! Thank you!!

I have (for U.K. tc) will drop you a message x

 

[M0M007]

Hey has anyone done a Hinterview? Would appreciate some tips on this!

 

[19vanessat]

I can't believe I'm sharing this but I have a TC offer from WFW!! Thank you to this community who has helped me in the past few months as I recover from failing to convert a spring VS and work on applying to TCs! (and if anyone has any questions my DMs are open as I would love to give back to the community too

 

[mkt]

White & Case VI

 

[koko1029]

I can't believe I'm sharing this but I have a TC offer from WFW!! Thank you to this community who has helped me in the past few months as I recover from failing to convert a spring VS and work on applying to TCs! (and if anyone has any questions my DMs are open as I would love to give back to the community too

First of all congrats!!!! Do you know if they are done recruiting then?

 

[M0M007]

White & Case VI

Congrats!!! When did u apply Btw ?

 

[Lily721]

BCLP TC Offer! Totally unexpected and an utter shock

 

[mfuturetrainee]

I can't believe I'm sharing this but I have a TC offer from WFW!! Thank you to this community who has helped me in the past few months as I recover from failing to convert a spring VS and work on applying to TCs! (and if anyone has any questions my DMs are open as I would love to give back to the community too

BCLP TC Offer! Totally unexpected and an utter shock

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS

 

[lolamcd1]

I received an email today from GR saying my application is being actively considered but now i can expect to hear back mid-september. it was originally next week. Does this mean its likely i'm on a waiting list?

 

[sea.and.waves]

Hi @Jessica Booker. I hope you are well. Generally, how does Grad Rec measure whether an applicant should pass a telephone interview. Is there a threshold to meet, maybe a checklist with key qualities or a points system? I imagine it is different for each firm, but I doubt is entirely arbitrary. Thank you )

 

[sxw517]

Anyone that has done the SH assessment, when you pressed submit did you then get confirmation that you had submitted?

 

[dd13]

After a lot of effort and many demoralising final stage rejections, I recently was offered a TC! Many thanks to everyone on this forum - TCLA is a great community and has helped me a lot. My dm’s are open to anyone seeking advice, especially people applying to City firms with more “niche” sectors such as shipping or aviation

 

[seriouslylegal]

Anyone that has done the SH assessment, when you pressed submit did you then get confirmation that you had submitted?

I haven't done it yet but this was in the email: "You will not receive email confirmation that your assessment was successfully submitted, please assume it has if you haven't heard otherwise."
Hope that helps!