TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Zaidoz10]

Anyone know which firms still hold virtual AC’s?

 

[HarmonyN]

Just received a CMS WG

Same!

 

[Zaidoz10]

Anyone know if the White & Case GCC training contract is rolling?

 

[charlotte1704]

When Taylor Wessing send the psychometric assessments is this automatic? @Jessica Booker thank you

not automatic

 

[whywhy88]

Does anyone know if the watson glaser is automatic and sent to everyone for Freshfields or is it selective based on written application? Thanks!

 

[yasmars]

Does anyone know if the watson glaser is automatic and sent to everyone for Freshfields or is it selective based on written application? Thanks!

Selective

 

[omnium]

guys I really would appreciate some input, so my grade average for first year was about 67% and for second year was about 64%, I'm currently in third year and wanted to ask if this would put me at a disadvantage when applying to MC firms (and which ones, apart from Slaughter are known to be more strict about grades)

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Anyone know which firms still hold virtual AC’s?

Interesting question. I think Pwc do, but there’s an interview post AC to actually get the vac scheme

 

[Andrei Radu]

guys I really would appreciate some input, so my grade average for first year was about 67% and for second year was about 64%, I'm currently in third year and wanted to ask if this would put me at a disadvantage when applying to MC firms (and which ones, apart from Slaughter are known to be more strict about grades)

Hey @omnium! While having a slight decline in your yearly average is not ideal (and is something that you may need to be able to discuss in an interview), this should not be an issue. Being on track for a strong mid 2.1 will likely not disadvantage you for any of the other MC firms. I personally know people with grades in this range getting TC offers from Freshfields, Linklaters and A&O. The only firms besides Slaughter and May which anecdotally are more grade-focused are some of the original white shoe NY firms, but even with them I think with a strong enough application you will have a decent chance of progressing.

 

[LegalLordLox]

Did anyone apply to EDF?

Has anyone heard back from PWC Post VI?

I received the Gowling Arctic Shores assessment link today.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Bird and Bird asking if we did a STEM degree RIP

 

[Isabel Elsey]

Anyone else been asked for a transcript on the application form from BCLP but unable to upload it?

Hi there,

The transcript section of the application form is for those who were educated abroad and can't fill out their grades in the usual academic section of the application form, so please don't stress if this is left blank when you submit your application!

 

[charlotte1704]

Does anyone have any insight into Irwin Mitchell VI questions? I've never done the SJT and VI combo before (nervous)

 

[Adwoa]

Did anyone apply to EDF?

Has anyone heard back from PWC Post VI?

I received the Gowling Arctic Shores assessment link today.

Did anyone apply to EDF?

Has anyone heard back from PWC Post VI?

I received the Gowling Arctic Shores assessment link today.

Hi, I applied to EDF, and I'm preparing to take the video interview. Have you had the interview yet, and if so, do you have any tips?

 

[Gg2001]

Same!

Is CMS Watson Glaser automatic or only after application is successful?

 

[s9111]

Is CMS Watson Glaser automatic or only after application is successful?

I think WG is second stage, after shortlisting. But after I completed it, it said "we will now review your WG score alongside your application". So I'm unsure.

 

[gazdgazd11]

Bird & bird rejection post app…