TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[SamiyaJ]

Was that for direct TC this cycle?

Sorry I didn’t realise this is the TC thread, it was the VS

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Same!

Do you mind me asking when you applied to CMS TC and what office?

 

[zdi2024]

Can anyone who has completed the Taylor Wessing assessment please PM me. Thank you so much! (Quite urgent)

 

[HarmonyN]

Do you mind me asking when you applied to CMS TC and what office?

The first of October, London office

 

[Devanshi Pandey]

How long does Slaughter and May take to send AC invited for the direct TC?

 

[charlotte1704]

Can anyone who has completed the Taylor Wessing assessment please PM me. Thank you so much! (Quite urgent)

I've done it, can I help?

 

[legallybrunette8]

WG invite for CMS! applied on 21/10

 

[MC123]

Hi @Jessica Booker - I wondered if you could provide some insight into how best to answer the following question on Fieldfisher's application:

Describe the personal life experiences that have given you the unique perspective you would bring as a Trainee at Fieldfisher, and how this perspective will support your success. (800 characters)

Firstly, where it refers to 'personal life experiences', does this mean non-working experiences from your personal life?

Secondly, given the limited word count, how many experiences would it be appropriate to mention - is it better to mention experiences more broadly rather than go into detail on them?

Thanks in advance!

 

[gazdgazd11]

I've done it, can I help?

What can we expect?

 

[lilymawe1]

Does anyone know if Bird & Bird send out WG automatically?

 

[EK_27]

Does anyone know if Bird & Bird send out WG automatically?

No it’s not. They review your application first and send out the WG if they want you to move on. I receive a PFO after application last week.

 

[charlotte1704]

What can we expect?

Its essentially a harder WG (time pressured AND Q's are completely diff/harder)

 

[lilymawe1]

No it’s not. They review your application first and send out the WG if they want you to move on. I receive a PFO after application last week.

Ah thanks for the reply. Sorry to hear though :/

 

[Andrei Radu]

Hi @Jessica Booker - I wondered if you could provide some insight into how best to answer the following question on Fieldfisher's application:

Describe the personal life experiences that have given you the unique perspective you would bring as a Trainee at Fieldfisher, and how this perspective will support your success. (800 characters)

Firstly, where it refers to 'personal life experiences', does this mean non-working experiences from your personal life?

Secondly, given the limited word count, how many experiences would it be appropriate to mention - is it better to mention experiences more broadly rather than go into detail on them?

Thanks in advance!

@Jessica Booker might be able to tell you more, but to try to address your questions before that:

1. While I am not certain about this, I would assume this drafting excludes work experiences from the scope. Otherwise, they could have just said 'experiences' and would not have added the two qualifiers of 'personal life'.
2. I do not think there is a set number of experiences that it is appropriate to mention. What works or not will greatly depend on the experiences themselves, how long it takes to properly explain them, and how long it takes to link this with the formation of a unique perspective that will allow you to succeed at the firm. However, my advice would be to prioritize depth over breath, as recruiters always say that the among the biggest mistakes candidates make is being insufficiently clear and specific in their explanations.

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Can anyone that completed the online blended assessment for Pinsent Masons please PM me?

 

[tc67]

Is Pinsent Masons blended assessment automatic or next stage? How many days do you have to complete it? Thanks

 

[mitali]

Hi, I am fairly new to the process can someone please tell me if open days are virtual or in person? I am an international student and I wish to attend the virtual ones. Does anyone also know which ones are virtual anytime soon?

 

[Amma Usman]

Hi, I am fairly new to the process can someone please tell me if open days are virtual or in person? I am an international student and I wish to attend the virtual ones. Does anyone also know which ones are virtual anytime soon?

Hey @mitali , my colleague @Ram Sabaratnam , has made a very helpful list which includes some virtual open days: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ay-and-insight-scheme-deadlines-2024-25.9218/

 

[Amma Usman]

Does anyone know if Bird & Bird send out WG automatically?

Hey @lilymawe1 , from my experience In the past, they review your application first. Hope this helps

 

[whywhy88]

I applied for HL direct TC on the 6th of October and am yet to receive a link to the Watson Glaser. I emailed grad rec on the 11th and they said that I would receive it soon, but I still haven’t. Should I email them again or just leave it? I’m just worried my application has gotten lost or something, especially as they recruit on a rolling basis. Any advice would be much appreciated!