TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
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Yeah, it's automatic, but this is the first set of invites that have been sent for DTC I believe. I think people are just excited that things are moving. DTC always feels so slow compared to SV🥱
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Interesting! Only applied on Friday so moved pretty fast for me haha..
- Sep 7, 2024
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Hiya @anonymouscatboy
If I remember correctly, Freshfields doesn’t release the pass mark or any feedback report for their Watson Glaser test. I believe this was intentional to maintain fairness across all applicants. This policy might have changed, but I distinctly remember being told this by graduate recruitment in 2023. Best of luck!
Thanks Amma!
I had one more question. If during an assessment centre I am given an article and asked to summarise it, what structure would you recommend following?
Would it be
1. State the key point of the article and speak briefly about what you are going to talk about.
2. Signpost and go a bit more into detail
3. Reflect on its implications on the commercial world and commercial law firms
4. What strategies the law firm should apply to capitalise on or tackle the issue
5. Conclude by stating the main points again
I would be very grateful if you could please share your thoughts
is Links just holding the PFOs tight to unleash all at once? this is killing me
I haven't heard anything post-VI (submitted app 31 Dec, did VI on 5 Jan)
Hey guys,
I’m currently doing the PGDL and received provisional results today for 2 modules. I’m absolutely gutted for the overall mark I achieved for 1 of them- just about passed. It’s the lowest grade I’ve ever received for anything and I feel so heartbroken.
Whenever I do applications, I leave the module marks for PGDL empty as I didn’t complete any. Now that I’ve completed 2, I’m terrified to put in the grade. How badly will I be disadvantaged at securing a TC because of it?
I work full time, doing the PGDL part time after 10 year gap from education, have health issues etc so I really tried my best here to study and balance everything else but clearly a lot went wrong.
Sorry if it sounds like I’m moaning (well, I am tbh lol) but I just feel so down and frankly stupid!
I’m currently doing the PGDL and received provisional results today for 2 modules. I’m absolutely gutted for the overall mark I achieved for 1 of them- just about passed. It’s the lowest grade I’ve ever received for anything and I feel so heartbroken.
Whenever I do applications, I leave the module marks for PGDL empty as I didn’t complete any. Now that I’ve completed 2, I’m terrified to put in the grade. How badly will I be disadvantaged at securing a TC because of it?
I work full time, doing the PGDL part time after 10 year gap from education, have health issues etc so I really tried my best here to study and balance everything else but clearly a lot went wrong.
Sorry if it sounds like I’m moaning (well, I am tbh lol) but I just feel so down and frankly stupid!
This by no means constitutes advice and is from someone who doesn't have a clue about the recruitment process, however, I do have thoughts on this...
I've always thought it's a bit odd that they ask for SQE/PGDL scores on applications when a significant number of contracts will be given to candidates, that are yet to sit either and could feasibly fail! Given that the only stipulation to start the TC is to just pass the exams, I've never understood why the score would matter? Surely a pass is a pass at this stage (i.e. pre-qualification)?
For example, if I get a contract, I still need to sit both. If you've already passed yours, regardless of score, how can it be right that you could possibly be seen as a poorer candidate when I haven't even sat it yet! That doesn't make sense to me. Surely the fact you've sat it at all is demonstrating your commitment.
Separately, I may message you at some point about your experiences of the PGDL. I'm a career changer too and slightly nervous about taking exams again...
I didn’t even think of it that way! So true. I also think it’s personal expectations and striving for the best etc so when the opposite happens, it’s just horrible.
Of course, feel free to message me whenever!
- Sep 7, 2024
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Hi @nyanchan22 , I’m really sorry about the PFO, I know how things like this can hurt as I have certainly been in that situation with firms many times. The best thing I can share which personally helped me every time was to first take a moment to feel what you’re feeling. Taking a moment to capture all your emotions and let them flow through you prevents burnout from immediately shooting back to applications. This enables you to get some moment of self reflection, and understand areas for improvement, before coming back to new applications stronger. PS: always remember you have a community here to lean on. Keep going and keep shooting, that offer letter is coming - but remember it will only come if you do not give up. Xx
Everyone just get the Womble Webinar invite?
Works for me because I have an interview earlier in the day but feel sorry for people if it’s too short notice/ they’re at an AC or something.
Works for me because I have an interview earlier in the day but feel sorry for people if it’s too short notice/ they’re at an AC or something.
Last cycle it was recorded so people who couldn't make it can watch it...
I want to attend the webinar but idk if its a waste of time if I don't get progressed to the next round, as my test results weren't my best.
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