TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

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zdzd

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Just read my Freshfields app (cuz usually in a weird it calms my anxiety).
I saw three typos where I have used US spellings 😭😭😭😭 I just wanted to go bury myself.

In general, I thought I did a good job w the app🥹 rejecting myself now
Dw it shouldn’t be that big of a deal! Jess has mentioned loads of times that it wasn’t uncommon to see applications with some minor spelling errors similar to that, and in fact, the majority of applicants who were progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process had a few errors in their application regardless, so you shouldn’t write yourself off for that.
 

Shreya Verma

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Hey guys - new to this forum and I wanted help as to how I can approach this Baker McKenzie direct TC question:
"Choose one of our clients and explain a challenge they are currently facing. What could the organization do to overcome this challenge and how could we assist? (400 words)"
This is a classic commercial awareness question. I was following up on a news story since a couple of months which fortunately involved one of BM's clients. So, I'll highlight those issues. As far as the other part is concerned, I'd suggest to research a bit as to how the client would navigate the situation with BM's assistance. You can also read up on the department wise articles and legal insights published on BM's website. Just check for clients on the website or other sites, start from there and you'll be fine.
 

ADKM

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Those who did the HL WG, how did you find it? I bombed that test, just guessed the last five answers without even reading the question because of the time limit lol
 

Szofi66

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Those who did the HL WG, how did you find it? I bombed that test, just guessed the last five answers without even reading the question because of the time limit lol
I found it quite easy, HL and CC are definitely the easier ones. I felt like i had seen half of the questions already.

But dont worry about it, you can still achieve a good score, sometimes guessing works
 

AspiringLawyerLiz

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I found it quite easy, HL and CC are definitely the easier ones. I felt like i had seen half of the questions already.

But dont worry about it, you can still achieve a good score, sometimes guessing works
When do you guys reckon that we will hear back from HL post Watson Glaser? Does everyone need to take the test and then they will make their decisions?
 

Shreya Verma

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Those who did the HL WG, how did you find it? I bombed that test, just guessed the last five answers without even reading the question because of the time limit lol
I found it easier compared to cc. Also, I felt that a lot of questions were from cc wg.
Could I use a current deal that the firm is working on but has not been entirely completed, hence it would still be an issue affecting one of the firm’s clients?
I don't find any problem with that🤔
 
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