TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[AspiringAAsolicitor]

Do Clifford Chance release watson glaser results?

 

[Zaidoz10]

For the qualifications section of the Addleshaw application, do we put every grade for each qualification or do we just put our overall grade for each qualification such as LLB, LPC, etc?

 

[rjay]

Please what font size is recommended for Slaughter and May cover letter, is font size 10 okay or too small?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Please what font size is recommended for Slaughter and May cover letter, is font size 10 okay or too small?

10 is quite small if you have also narrowed margins/line spacing and if your paragraphs are pretty chunky.

10 can work if there is appropriate spacing elsewhere though. You can also hedge it with 10.5

 

[TrainingContract2024]

Has anyone still not heard back from W&C winter vac?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

CC's assessment process is described as 'CV-blind' except at interviews where they can read your supporting question response on ECs. I'm a bit confused - does this mean they don't read your work experience section? Do your grades not matter so long as you've passed the minimum academic requirements?
In other words, I'm a bit confused as to what happens if you pass the WG benchmark. Do they then manually review your work experience section + grades OR are you just automatically passed on to AC?

Thank you in advance

This also confused me! I think it might’ve been badly worded and means that at interview the interviewers will only have viewed your answer to this question and not the rest of your application?

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

CC's assessment process is described as 'CV-blind' except at interviews where they can read your supporting question response on ECs. I'm a bit confused - does this mean they don't read your work experience section? Do your grades not matter so long as you've passed the minimum academic requirements?
In other words, I'm a bit confused as to what happens if you pass the WG benchmark. Do they then manually review your work experience section + grades OR are you just automatically passed on to AC?

Thank you in advance

I thought it was only CV blind at interview where it is only the supporting question response they see.

 

[Tintin06]

Passed the Clifford Chance WG. Happy to help anyone else who might be struggling with it.

 

[elsx]

Just passed the Clifford Chance WG. Only the second time I pass a test so quite happy!

 

[ashwright]

This also confused me! I think it might’ve been badly worded and means that at interview the interviewers will only have viewed your answer to this question and not the rest of your application?

I thought it was only CV blind at interview where it is only the supporting question response they see.

thank you guys!! I really appreciate the responses.

 

[ashwright]

Just wanted to check that I've understood the CC recruitment process correctly:
1. Watson Glaser 2. Review written application (work experience + grades) 3. Video Interview 4. AC

Also, I would greatly appreciate if someone could signpost resources for the VI. Is it akin to a Zoom call or is it sending a recorded video response?
Thank you in advance.

 

[Eeeazyyy8]

Passed the Clifford Chance WG. Happy to help anyone else who might be struggling with it.

Just passed the Clifford Chance WG. Only the second time I pass a test so quite happy!

Hi, could you give tips as to how you prepared? I attempted multiple practice questions. I’m just unsure how to get the technique right.

 

[OliverTwist]

Morning, everyone!

I’m a bit confused about the Freshfields application process through Vantage. Am I correct in thinking that GCSE results and a CV aren’t required for Freshfields itself, but they are still mandatory fields on the Vantage forms?

If that’s the case, is there a way to bypass entering these details to submit the form? Or is it unavoidable to include them? Appreciate any clarification!

 

[OliverTwist]

Also, did my CMS VI yesterday for Direct TC app, does anyone with previous experience of the firm know how long they take to send out AC invites?

 

[elsx]

Hi, could you give tips as to how you prepared? I attempted multiple practice questions. I’m just unsure how to get the technique right.

Hi,
I think that what really helped me was looking at the example questions in the CC prep test and understanding why a specific answer was correct. I also made sure I did not assume anything that was not said in the questions.
Not sure if that helps but good luck!

 

[user23]

Has anyone else applied to Shakespeare Martineau? I cannot see the application questions on the form, only basic questions about my personal details, employment history etc.

Yes, there are no app qs, just work experience and grades

 

[Tintin06]

Hi, could you give tips as to how you prepared? I attempted multiple practice questions. I’m just unsure how to get the technique right.

I read the How To Become book on Critical Thinking Tests. It covers all the five categories and also has practice tests.

 

[ellastevens]

does anyone have any tips for fieldfisher video interview ?

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Hi, do you know how exactly we should respond to questions like this in an application?

"Can you tell us anything further about yourself to support your application?"

Not really sure what to do as I've already mentioned the firm's values elsewhere in my application, but thinking I could mention extracurriculars and any other achievements of note and what skills they have developed (plus how that's relevant to law)

Thanks for any help

Hiya @sarahfw

Just to add to what @Jessica Booker response, this approach is exactly what I used for these kinds of questions. If I didn’t have enough word count in the extracurriculars section, I would use this space to include additional volunteer roles, extracurricular activities, or achievements.

I'd also just mention here, though, that when discussing a specific activity or extracurricular, I’d often briefly highlight one or two skills I developed, but didn’t feel it was necessary to explain why those skills would be relevant to a career in law. That said, sometimes the skills naturally aligned with a legal career, but I generally found it more effective to focus on how those skills were applied in the activity/extracurricular itself rather than stretching to connect them to law. Doing so avoids making the response feel forced or contrived.

Again, I think this section is a great opportunity to highlight any achievements or extracurriculars you didn’t have enough space to discuss elsewhere. I hope this helps, and best of luck!

 

[babylawyer1942]

Does CC tell you if you failed the Watson Glaser or do you just get a rejection when they send out the VI invites?