TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[desperateTCseeker1998]

I am sure they will be able to take this into account given no one is able to respond to the reasonable adjustment request and will be able to extend the deadline in these instances.

I was planning on completing it without the adjustments just in case and emailing explaining that I was concerned I wouldn't receive a reply before the deadline and no extensions would be given, and ask for the chance to take it with the adjustments? Just to be safe?

 

[LegalLordLox]

Any tips for the online strengths-based assessment will be much appreciated.

what location did you apply to? I haven’t taken the test yet.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I was planning on completing it without the adjustments just in case and emailing explaining that I was concerned I wouldn't receive a reply before the deadline and no extensions would be given, and ask for the chance to take it with the adjustments? Just to be safe?

It’s really difficult to advise on this as they may say that they can then only take your results from the first sitting with no adjustment. You should do what you think is the best approach for you.

 

[Emmy]

what location did you apply to? I haven’t taken the test yet.

I applied to London and Birmingham

 

[Szofi66]

Farrer closes tomorrow at midnight right?

 

[SR99]

Does Howard Kennedy close at midnight tomorrow?

 

[StewartJones]

Hill Dickinson holding email.
Stephenson Harwood rejection from spring VS (but I only applied to summer)
Did the Ashurst assessments. The numerical ones were all pretty brutal. They seem to be looking to hire mentats? (From Dune) Emotify was alright, but apparently I lack emotional understanding

 

[hannah04]

does ashurst's test deadline of "within 3 days of receiving this email" mean 3 calendar days or 3 working days?

 

[Jessica Booker]

does ashurst's test deadline of "within 3 days of receiving this email" mean 3 calendar days or 3 working days?

As it doesn’t state working days, I would take it as calendar days.

 

[LillyandSilver]

There is a small firm I was thinking about applying to, on their website they say that the applications close in mid-April but on the application portal it says the 31st of March. What should I do? Should I just take this as an error on the portal, I know last year they did close on the 31st March but they changed the hiring process this year so it might be left over from then. should I rush an application now or see if I can apply later?

 

[lolololol]

hi what time does shoosmiths app close tomorrow? if anyone knows

 

[trainee2025]

There is a small firm I was thinking about applying to, on their website they say that the applications close in mid-April but on the application portal it says the 31st of March. What should I do? Should I just take this as an error on the portal, I know last year they did close on the 31st March but they changed the hiring process this year so it might be left over from then. should I rush an application now or see if I can apply later?

I would always rely on the earlier deadline being correct just in case.
E.g. if you see a site that says the deadline is 31st March and a separate site that says the deadline is 1st April, and you can’t find clarity elsewhere, just assume it’s 31st March to be safe & submit your application before the earlier date. There’s nothing worse than preparing a detailed application only to find out you’ve missed the deadline.

The general point that can be drawn from questions like this is that firms should be more clear on when their deadlines are. Imagine how many of these types of inquiries could be avoided if firms clearly stated that (for example) ‘our deadline is 23:59 on 31st December 2023…’
As it stands, however, most firms don’t provide that level of clarity, so I would always recommend submitting applications before the earliest feasible deadline is as opposed to the latest possible deadline. This should avoid being caught out by an unclear policy

 

[Zi48]

does ashurst's test deadline of "within 3 days of receiving this email" mean 3 calendar days or 3 working days?

If you log in to the portal it says the exact deadline

 

[sxw517]

For the Ashurst test, do you know if you can break between the three separate parts?

 

[LillyandSilver]

I would always rely on the earlier deadline being correct just in case.
E.g. if you see a site that says the deadline is 31st March and a separate site that says the deadline is 1st April, and you can’t find clarity elsewhere, just assume it’s 31st March to be safe & submit your application before the earlier date. There’s nothing worse than preparing a detailed application only to find out you’ve missed the deadline.

The general point that can be drawn from questions like this is that firms should be more clear on when their deadlines are. Imagine how many of these types of inquiries could be avoided if firms clearly stated that (for example) ‘our deadline is 23:59 on 31st December 2023…’
As it stands, however, most firms don’t provide that level of clarity, so I would always recommend submitting applications before the earliest feasible deadline is as opposed to the latest possible deadline. This should avoid being caught out by an unclear policy

Thanks for this! I think the issue I'm having is that website very clearly states April 15 twice but when it says 'click here to submit application' it takes me to a custom portal (not like all hires) which says 31st March in the corner so I'm not sure what to do. I asked around apparently it was originally 31st March but they changed it on the website a few weeks ago to April 15. I have a few opportunities coming up in early april i would like to talk about in the app but should i just be safer than sorry?

 

[48108210002]

Oddly a couple of people have popped up on my linkedin saying that they have just accepted TCs with HogLov following an assessment centre. Have there been AC invites already?

Might this be to do with the VS? And therefore possibly also an indication that they might be getting to our direct apps soon too?

 

[mindlesshistory]

Suppose anyone's heard back from HL?

 

[trainee2025]

Thanks for this! I think the issue I'm having is that website very clearly states April 15 twice but when it says 'click here to submit application' it takes me to a custom portal (not like all hires) which says 31st March in the corner so I'm not sure what to do. I asked around apparently it was originally 31st March but they changed it on the website a few weeks ago to April 15. I have a few opportunities coming up in early april i would like to talk about in the app but should i just be safer than sorry?

I would personally go for safe rather than sorry but understand the frustrations here.

 

[Percypig12]

Might this be to do with the VS? And therefore possibly also an indication that they might be getting to our direct apps soon too?

I saw someone with direct TC offer but tbf they currently worked at the firm

 

[A worried graduate]

Does anyone know when the Bakers form closes for direct TC

I'd play it safe and say midnight