TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

SamiyaJ

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Hey, have you taken you SJT and VI for AO yet? If so, do you mind sharing how it went for you and whether they responded immediately?
Hey! Yes I did it last week. SJT results were mixed, but I scored highly for adaptability and intellectual curiosity. Other areas were “good” but for some I missed the boat by quite a bit so I’m not so hopeful, plus I did terribly in the VI! The questions were ok, but the problem is my delivery 😭 I don’t think I will get through to the next stage so I’ve almost forgotten about it.

The feedback report came instantly, but I haven’t heard anything else. They did say they will review and get back after deadline has passed.
 
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andrecsaa

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Hey! Yes I did it last week. SJT results were mixed, but I scored highly for adaptability and intellectual curiosity. Other areas were “good” but for some I missed the boat by quite a bit so I’m not so hopeful, plus I did terribly in the VI! The questions were ok, but the problem is my delivery 😭 I don’t think I will get through to the next stage so I’ve almost forgotten about it.

The feedback report came instantly, but I haven’t heard anything else. They did say they will review and get back after deadline has passed.
What did they ask in the VI questions? Why A&O and qualities of commercial lawyer?
 

Jessica Booker

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Hi, can someone give suggestions of what the biggest achievement can look like for Clifford Chance application? Can it also include dealing with entrance exams during covid while struggling with the death of a family member?
I would personally suggest trying to find something else to highlight. Although undoubtedly the situation would have been incredibly difficult, Covid was something that many millions of people had to manage at that time, and although a death of a family member will compound the situation significantly, death is something many (if not most) candidates have to also manage too, whether during Covid or at any other times.

I think it is important to find something that is more unique to you and really focuses on your pride on your involvement or achievement in something. It could be something you are passionate about or something you have dedicated energy, time or resources to that have ensured success. Try to pick something more "optional" rather than something you had to do, like school exams. This will show you choose to do something, rather than had to do something. I think this then has a much more positive focus on your achievements too.

You can reference the mitigating circumstances of the family member's death elsewhere in applications too - so this can be referenced elsewhere.uu

In terms of examples I have recently seen in applications they have included:

- Raising money for charity
- Setting up a side hustle/business
- Being part of a sports team that were successful
- Organising an event that was appreciated by the attendees
- Raising awareness of a particular topic
- Implementing a new system or process at work that led to efficiencies or cost savings
- Being a mentor or tutor and seeing their mentees/students succeed
 

Jessica Booker

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Is there a link where I can find Skills of CC lawyer?
I recommend the following parts of their website:
 
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I would personally suggest trying to find something else to highlight. Although undoubtedly the situation would have been incredibly difficult, Covid was something that many millions of people had to manage at that time, and although a death of a family member will compound the situation significantly, death is something many (if not most) candidates have to also manage too, whether during Covid or at any other times.

I think it is important to find something that is more unique to you and really focuses on your pride on your involvement or achievement in something. It could be something you are passionate about or something you have dedicated energy, time or resources to that have ensured success. Try to pick something more "optional" rather than something you had to do, like school exams. This will show you choose to do something, rather than had to do something. I think this then has a much more positive focus on your achievements too.

You can reference the mitigating circumstances of the family member's death elsewhere in applications too - so this can be referenced elsewhere.uu

In terms of examples I have recently seen in applications they have included:

- Raising money for charity
- Setting up a side hustle/business
- Being part of a sports team that were successful
- Organising an event that was appreciated by the attendees
- Raising awareness of a particular topic
- Implementing a new system or process at work that led to efficiencies or cost savings
- Being a mentor or tutor and seeing their mentees/students succeed
This is extremely helpful, thank you so much. Do you have any advice with regards to structuring the work experience section? Or any examples that you could attach? Thanks a lot in advance.
 

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