TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[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.

 

[Broadwater]

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

 

[mckelly]

I assume any PFOs sent today are to be taken as an April Fools Joke, right?

 

[Co0rpBarbie20]

hi - if I apply for the NRF direct TC in this cycle (4 March – 7 April 2024) and dont clear the tests, can I also apply later in July?

 

[cjwx]

Does anyone know what the threshold to pass for Ashurst cognify test is, because that was so hard. If I did well in the emotify but not in the cognify, do I have a chance? Also do we get the results for the test in May/June with the response to our application as a whole or do we get the results earlier?

 

[VMS]

Does anyone know what the threshold to pass for Ashurst cognify test is, because that was so hard. If I did well in the emotify but not in the cognify, do I have a chance? Also do we get the results for the test in May/June with the response to our application as a whole or do we get the results earlier?

Hi! I also did the Ashurst test and found it very difficult. For the block part I think I only completed 2 or 3 out of 7, so trust me you're not alone. I think everyone else will be in the same boat with having struggled in various games, so I wouldn't count yourself out just yet.

 

[A worried graduate]

Hi! I also did the Ashurst test and found it very difficult. For the block part I think I only completed 2 or 3 out of 7, so trust me you're not alone. I think everyone else will be in the same boat with having struggled in various games, so I wouldn't count yourself out just yet.

Chances are the assessment is only a minor part too with the form and CV being looked at more considering it isn’t automatic.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Hi! I also did the Ashurst test and found it very difficult. For the block part I think I only completed 2 or 3 out of 7, so trust me you're not alone. I think everyone else will be in the same boat with having struggled in various games, so I wouldn't count yourself out just yet.

I also found it pretty shambolic

 

[VMS]

Chances are the assessment is only a minor part too with the form and CV being looked at more considering it isn’t automatic.

Is the test not automatic? I didn't realise that.