My theory is that the first batch were considered the strongest applications and made up a majority of AC places (I was 2nd batch too)
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
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Anyone heard from Russell-Cooke?
This is my second app cycle so I think I've just gotten better with the more tests I've done tbh (probably around 10 assessed WGs), I've noticed similar questions across different firm tests as well. This page also has a list of all the free resources/tests: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/the-watson-glaser-test/
Same I’m interested in seeing what factors they used when making their decision. Would’ve thought a 99 percentile WG and a strong cover letter (which in my opinion, it was) would’ve been enough for an AC at the very least.Yeah it’s a bit confusing because my written application must have reached a benchmark to progress to WG in the first place, so I would’ve thought with 98th percentile my combined score would be quite high. But they did say there was a lot of competition this year and I’m taking it as a positive that at least I’ve improved in the WG
I imagine that the interviews are more likely to be the end of March than the beginning, grad rec is currently busy with seat changes, new starters and qualifiers. Last year we had less than 2 weeks notice to the AC, and all invites were sent together.
kennedy’s manchester VI invite- still waiting to hear from london though
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Hey Alex, do you know approximately how many people are progressed to the AC? Given the firm offers only 4 TCs, I suspect the number wont be more than 15-20.
Has anybody heard back from Kennedys for London Direct TC?
It was 30 last year, as there is the final interview after.
Hey Alex! Am I right in assuming that the process is:
Initial app -> AC -> Final interview?
And is the final interview a 1-1 type of interview?
I think the final interview is a presentation in front of a Partners' panel. I think they give you a commercial topic beforehand, which then you have to prepare and present
Final interview is with 6 partners! Last year it was a presentation and questions on that, followed by general questions. Other than that this is correct.
I just spat out my coffee and all I can imagine is this (courtesy of chatgpt)
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That’s actually quite accurate 😂I just spat out my coffee and all I can imagine is this (courtesy of chatgpt)
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Wow, that is not good!
Anyone know why this is the case? Did the others lateral or just not offered an NQ position? In-house / leave profession?
Decrease in revenue/profit and amount of work
www.legalcheek.com/2023/12/bclp-braces-for-low-trainee-retention-rate/amp/
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