TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Monopolyman]

Freshfields PFO - very upset

 

[kokoprep]

Freshfields PFO - very upset

Is this post Watson Glaser or just application and SJT?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do you guys think that when law firms choose candidates in the end- do they just consider the assessment centre or look at the application as a whole including AC?

I'd say its 95%+ about the performance at the AC.

However, when a candidate is borderline in a certain area or there is a slight concern/risk, firms can look back at evidence from earlier in the application process to judge whether there is stronger evidence or similarities of concern elsewhere.

Prime example - very good written exercise but with some typos/spelling mistakes/grammatical errors. A firm then may go back and look at the application form to see if there were also typos/spelling mistakes in that document as well.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do firms look at linkedin profiles in the final stages?

Very possible - if you have a professional profile in the public domain, it is fair game that your interviewers/assessors could decide to look at your LinkedIn (or any other information publicly available, especially if its mentioned in your application).

 

[Zaidoz10]

Freshfields PFO and white and case PFO in the same hour! What a day!

All I need now is Goodwin…

Is this W&C London tc?

 

[Monopolyman]

Is this post Watson Glaser or just application and SJT?

Just application and SJT, but its okay onwards and upwards

 

[kokoprep]

Just application and SJT, but its okay onwards and upwards

sorry about that, I really hope you get a offer very soon, good luck!

 

[kokoprep]

Is this W&C London tc?

london tc is non rolling and application deadline is july, so I believe would the VS

 

[legalgrad]

I'd say its 95%+ about the performance at the AC.

However, when a candidate is borderline in a certain area or there is a slight concern/risk, firms can look back at evidence from earlier in the application process to judge whether there is stronger evidence or similarities of concern elsewhere.

Prime example - very good written exercise but with some typos/spelling mistakes/grammatical errors. A firm then may go back and look at the application form to see if there were also typos/spelling mistakes in that document as well.

Thank you so much!

 

[Zaidoz10]

london tc is non rolling and application deadline is july, so I believe would the VS

I’ve been waiting on the Middle East TC since September. They’re supposed to be rolling idk what’s going on.

 

[kokoprep]

I’ve been waiting on the Middle East TC since September. They’re supposed to be rolling idk what’s going on.

ahh they really have weird timelines on getting back to people.

 

[kokoprep]

any freshfields WG invites today?

 

[ilovegardening1111]

Hi guys, for an application to a commercial law firm, if it asks you why do you want to become a solicitor? should you focus on becoming a solicitor in general or should you tailor your answer towards being a commercial solicitor

 

[anonymouscatboy]

anyone heard back from Kirkland after the final stage interview?

 

[Tintin06]

london tc is non rolling and application deadline is july, so I believe would the VS

I want to apply to this. But my VS app is outstanding. I wish they'd just decide already.

 

[aspiringtrainee2024]

Freshfields PFO and white and case PFO in the same hour! What a day!

All I need now is Goodwin…

I’m so sorry, was this post WG? Fingers crossed for Goodwin @Mug Fan

 

[CanOz]

Just received Watson Glaser test invite from Hogan Lovells.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Just received Watson Glaser test invite from Hogan Lovells.

Me too, I assume they’re still automatic then? As in our application hasnt been reviewed yet?

 

[Zaidoz10]

Just received Watson Glaser test invite from Hogan Lovells.

Same. I could’ve sworn I took it already I’m so confused right now.

 

[Joey green]

What a day! Freshfields, Davis Polk, White & Case, Goodwin and Kirkland PFO… anyone else getting al their rejections today?