TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[A worried paralegal]

For those have have applied to Mayer brown before. How long will it be between the first SJT test until I get the email about if have progressed to the job sim. This is for direct TC

Was 3 months just to get a pfo after scoring well

 

[give.me.a.tc]

Regarding Baker McKenzie, has anyone received the test link from Amberjack? After the email from Bakers

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker is getting cut off by the time in a video interview an immediate rejection?

No - no an immediate rejection. Will depend much more on how much/the quality of what you had said in the time allocated.

 

[justkeepswimming]

Does anyone have any advice about taking the Baker McKenzie test?

 

[48108210002]

From PMC: "What improvements would you make to Penningtons Manches Cooper as a Trainee and why?"

Does anyone else not fully understand this question? Does it mean what would you do whilst working as a trainee to make PMC better? or does it mean what would you do to make life as a PMC Trainee better?

Am rather perplexed.

 

[A worried paralegal]

From PMC: "What improvements would you make to Penningtons Manches Cooper as a Trainee and why?"

Does anyone else not fully understand this question? Does it mean what would you do whilst working as a trainee to make PMC better? or does it mean what would you do to make life as a PMC Trainee better?

Am rather perplexed.

I’d email grad rec

 

[MixxB]

From PMC: "What improvements would you make to Penningtons Manches Cooper as a Trainee and why?"

Does anyone else not fully understand this question? Does it mean what would you do whilst working as a trainee to make PMC better? or does it mean what would you do to make life as a PMC Trainee better?

Am rather perplexed.

I’d link it to one of their values/initiative, say why it aligns with you and what you’d do

 

[Mxxb]

Hi everyone- I cant believe I’m writing this, but I’ve been offered a TC at a TME and private client firm (not sure if I can say where yet)!!!

Might be cliché, but I will say that it’s so important to keep persevering. I’ve engaged in so many widening participation schemes and volunteered at every opportunity.

Given my dyslexia and care-experience, the journey hasn’t always been easy. I specifically mention this as I’m passionate about widening participation, so feel free to message me. I really want people with a similar background to me to feel confident in themselves and understand their value!!

Stay motivated and focused- I’m sure you’ll achieve your goals

 

[random6035]

No harm in doing so I reckon!!

baker never replied and are now sending out test invites/pfos lmao should i be concerned about whether they even have my app

 

[leaaa2023]

Was 3 months just to get a pfo after scoring well

do they give any feedback on why they didn't progress you even though you scored well?

 

[aloluk83]

Hi everyone, I received a tc offer from a firm a couple of weeks ago and I sent the necessary docs, I followed up about the contract and offer documentation on Monday this week and they said they would send it later on in the day or the following day (so Monday or Tuesday) but I haven't received anything yet. Should I chase them up again or just wait?

 

[random6035]

Also my application for Baker on cvmail says "details locked" under anonymity, when I know it usually says "not anonymous". Can anyone advise on what is happening please I'm actually so stressed that I worked on the app for the firm to not even get it

 

[A worried paralegal]

do they give any feedback on why they didn't progress you even though you scored well?

As if

Not got a reply after 2 weeks

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi everyone, I received a tc offer from a firm a couple of weeks ago and I sent the necessary docs, I followed up about the contract and offer documentation on Monday this week and they said they would send it later on in the day or the following day (so Monday or Tuesday) but I haven't received anything yet. Should I chase them up again or just wait?

Wait until maybe Tuesday or Wednesday next week and follow up again.

Also check you SPAM folders as it could easily have gone through to them.

 

[trainee2025]

From PMC: "What improvements would you make to Penningtons Manches Cooper as a Trainee and why?"

Does anyone else not fully understand this question? Does it mean what would you do whilst working as a trainee to make PMC better? or does it mean what would you do to make life as a PMC Trainee better?

Am rather perplexed.

I’d email grad rec

I’d try as much as you can to work through this on your own before emailing grad rec. I assume part of the purpose of the question is that you figure this out on your own.
Regarding the interpretation of the question, I would think that your first suggestion is likely to be the right approach.

 

[A worried paralegal]

baker never replied and are now sending out test invites/pfos lmao should i be concerned about whether they even have my app

I’d check their careers site to check for a “sent” there.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Anything from Bakers or HogLov ?

 

[studentdelaw786]

Has anyone else got their feedback report from Mayer Brown? don’t know what to think of mine!

 

[Shreya Verma]

Hi Shreya - Are you an international student applying from India?

Hello,
Ahh...yess

 

[Shreya Verma]

Has anyone else got their feedback report from Mayer Brown? don’t know what to think of mine!

Nopes...not yet