TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[EliteWhovian]

Just completed the SJT for A&O not sure what to make of it though

 

[bibss]

Just completed the SJT for A&O not sure what to make of it though

Same - decided to do a last-min app yesterday! 🤣

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

I completed my SJT last sat and received the feedback and next step email this morning, was wondering if it’s automatic or an indication that you pass the SJT

what are the next steps? could you pls elaborate?

 

[EliteWhovian]

Same - decided to do a last-min app yesterday! 🤣

ahhaah sameee how did you find it?

 

[BM99]

what are the next steps? could you pls elaborate?

Hey it’s just an email. But according to other threads some people seem to receive this, and some don’t. So makes me wonder whether it’s a sign of whether you passed the SJT

Dear XXX,

Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.

A&O Early Careers Recruitment Team

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Hey it’s just an email. But according to other threads some people seem to receive this, and some don’t. So makes me wonder whether it’s a sign of whether you passed the SJT

Dear XXX,

Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.

A&O Early Careers Recruitment Team

Thanks for clarifying.

 

[bibss]

ahhaah sameee how did you find it?

I thought it wasn't too bad (although the feedback report I got afterwards seemed to think differently 🤣 ). Only got 'good ability' for the verbal and numerical parts somehow, so expecting PFO! (Love my positive attitude!)

 

[BM99]

I thought it wasn't too bad (although the feedback report I got afterwards seemed to think differently 🤣 ). Only got 'good ability' for the verbal and numerical parts somehow, so expecting PFO! (Love my positive attitude!)

I’m not even sure the numerical and verbal part will play a huge part in the outcome LOL

 

[EliteWhovian]

I thought it wasn't too bad (although the feedback report I got afterwards seemed to think differently 🤣 ). Only got 'good ability' for the verbal and numerical parts somehow, so expecting PFO! (Love my positive attitude!)

you mean the applied ones? if you scroll down to the lawyers of the future skills you'll see some more good things!

 

[BM99]

you mean the applied ones? if you scroll down to the lawyers of the future skills you'll see some more good things!

Wow the lawyers of the future skills section is brutal😂😂Did you get anything very positive?

 

[EliteWhovian]

Wow the lawyers of the future skills section is brutal😂😂Did you get anything very positive?

It's vicious! But I got a few decent ones, lemme double check

 

[JasmineM9]

I attended the A&O grad rec Q&A they advised that they take a very holistic approach so they would take into account grades, work experience, performance on VI and SJT as a whole - let’s remain positive

 

[EliteWhovian]

It's vicious! But I got a few decent ones, lemme double check

Okay so I was only good in resilience, drive and curiosity, the rest were meh

 

[EliteWhovian]

I attended the A&O grad rec Q&A they advised that they take a very holistic approach so they would take into account grades, work experience, performance on VI and SJT as a whole - let’s remain positive

Thank you so much this was very needed

 

[BM99]

Okay so I was only good in resilience, drive and curiosity, the rest were meh

For good do you mean good potential, exceptional potential, or excelled😂😂😂

 

[EliteWhovian]

For good do you mean good potential, exceptional potential, or excelled😂😂😂

Oh good point

excelled was only for the first two!

 

[futuretrainee202X]

I wouldn't stress out over the SJT test (including guessing what that response email meant; FYI I received a differently worded one) now that it's over. We will know the results very soon anyway! Best of luck to everyone this cycle

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

How long does CMS take to get back to those who have completed the WG test?

And what's their pass requirement?

 

[yasmars]

How long does CMS take to get back to those who have completed the WG test?

And what's their pass requirement?

Is their WG timed?

 

[Moe]

I’m not even sure the numerical and verbal part will play a huge part in the outcome LOL

I tried to scour the forum yesterday to find anyone who reached the next stage of the process with a “good” in verbal and numerical reasoning and couldn’t find any. That’s what I got, and I’m trying to be positive by simply forgetting I ever applied 😅