TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Lastseasonwonder]

so is there no CMS Academy?

I don't think there is - I think their site says that that is now only for their future trainees. Perhaps someone else can confirm

 

[BM99]

Does anyone know whether A&O operate a benchmark in its SJT this year? Like an automatic rejection if not reaching the benchmark, and no even reading the application itself?

 

[sxw517]

When you apply to CC, how long do you have to take the WG?

 

[lawtrainee]

Does anyone know if you are required to have a work visa permit in Dubai if you want to apply to the CMS Dubai TC?

 

[Manuchelsout]

Does anyone know if you are required to have a work visa permit in Dubai if you want to apply to the CMS Dubai TC?

Is Arabic language a requirement for their Dubai tc

 

[kayelss]

Hey! I just wanted to post a quick message reassuring those of you applying for TCs this cycle that you can certainly achieve your goal. I also wanted to offer some assistance. I achieved BCC at A-Level, attended a non-Russell group university and graduated with a 2:1. I applied for TCs in my first and third years and received zero offers. I then began the LPC LLM and have just secured a TC at Osborne Clarke. I went from zero offers to being able to pass multiple stages of assessment and secure a TC at a top firm by learning everything I possibly could about the process.

If anyone is looking to apply to OC or wants help with vac scheme / TC applications more generally, please just send me a message. It took me a lot of time, research and conversations to learn how to pass all of the stages successfully, so if you think I may be able to help just let me know.

Hey do you have any advice for the application form that made you stand out compared to Russel group applicants. Just started my first application cycle and already dealt with 5 rejections :/

 

[Zaidoz10]

Does anyone know if you are required to have a work visa permit in Dubai if you want to apply to the CMS Dubai TC?

You are but I’m pretty sure they sponsor it.

 

[juiceboy]

I don't think there is - I think their site says that that is now only for their future trainees. Perhaps someone else can confirm

This is correct, confirmed by GR @Ali A

 

[191919191]

In a&o vi is it ok to mention them as a&o or shall I say a&o sherman

Hi, would you please kindly reveal what are the 2 video questions in A&O application? Thank you very much!!!

 

[191919191]

there are none. just the sjt + vi once you submit the app

would you please kindly reveal the questions of VI? Thank you very much!!!

 

[191919191]

Does anyone know what the A&O questions are for the direct TC?

Hi would you please kindly reveal what A&O application questions? Thank you very much!

 

[nya]

Does anyone know whether Clifford Chance's video interview is automatic after submitting the TC application?

 

[BM99]

would you please kindly reveal the questions of VI? Thank you very much!!!

For fairness just prepare motivational and competency questions lol

 

[bibss]

Does anyone know whether Clifford Chance's video interview is automatic after submitting the TC application?

I think they said they will send invites out after the application deadline and give invites/rejections by 8 December!

 

[191919191]

For fairness just prepare motivational and competency questions lol

thank you very much for your reply!!!

 

[nya]

for A&O's blended assessment, can you complete the SJT and then come back and do the video interview separately or does all of it have to be completed in one sitting?

 

[Aaj03]

for A&O's blended assessment, can you complete the SJT and then come back and do the video interview separately or does all of it have to be completed in one sitting?

It has to be completed in one sitting

 

[Manuchelsout]

for A&O's blended assessment, can you complete the SJT and then come back and do the video interview separately or does all of it have to be completed in one sitting?

I did sjt then took 5 minute coffee break then came back to vi questions tbh think it is ok they said you can take breaks during the test

 

[Flutterbyx303]

Hello I am getting contradicting answers to this, but is CMS direct TC non rolling?

 

[Lawyerwithadream]

Hello I am getting contradicting answers to this, but is CMS direct TC non rolling?

From the below which I took from the website I’d assume it’s rolling

When will I know the outcome of my application?

We aim to process your application and move you through the stages as soon as possible. In certain instances, we will hold assessment days before the deadline.