TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[tjeya26]

Hi- also did mine last week. Mixed feelings because I felt like on some of the tasks I didn’t have enough time at all to give a good answer. But overall thought it was a nice AC compared to others. Wbu?

Yes, I completely agree with you. I wasn’t able to finish one of the written tasks. I can’t seem to gauge whether it went well or not. Can only hope for the best, I guess. How did you find the senior associate interview?

 

[legalgrad]

Yes, I completely agree with you. I wasn’t able to finish one of the written tasks. I can’t seem to gauge whether it went well or not. Can only hope for the best, I guess. How did you find the senior associate interview?

Same the first one I didn’t have enough word count and the two last ones I didn’t have enough time. The interviewer was rlly nice and I felt it wasn’t as hard as most TC interviews but with the nature of strength interviews it’s kind of hard to gauge if you hit their criteria.

 

[SamiyaJ]

Did the WBD test and scored the same as Paul Weiss lmao (21/36) but with slight variations:

Grit- 7/9
Applied intellect-3/9
Creative force- 7/9
Digital mindset- 4/9

Does anyone have any tips for how to tackle applied intellect and digital mindset?! They seem to be the 2 pillars I score quite low in.

Hoping PW and WBD benchmark is 50% or something 😭

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Did the WBD test and scored the same as Paul Weiss lmao (21/36) but with slight variations:

Grit- 7/9
Applied intellect-3/9
Creative force- 7/9
Digital mindset- 4/9

Does anyone have any tips for how to tackle applied intellect and digital mindset?! They seem to be the 2 pillars I score quite low in.

Hoping PW and WBD benchmark is 50% or something 😭

Heya I think these scores sound v good! How long did it take you to get your WBD results back? I did my test this morning and haven’t received a feedback report!

 

[SamiyaJ]

Heya I think these scores sound v good! How long did it take you to get your WBD results back? I did my test this morning and haven’t received a feedback report!

Thank you! I hope so.

I received it immediately. Have you checked your spam folder?

 

[LawyersWhoFifa]

Has anyone received a response at all? Has Linklaters gone into hibernation? Does the firm even still exist at this point? Hmm… 🤨 👀​

I’m so confused by this - surely will hear this week.

 

[yellowponytwin]

Anyone heard from CRS for direct TC (preferably Chelt office) ?? I just got that holding email on Friday and nothing since...

 

[Aug123]

Hey!! Has anyone had a final interview with Geldards before? If so, what kind of questions did they ask?☺️ thanks in advance!

 

[whywhy88]

Anyone know when HL are likely to hold ACs for the direct TC route? Praying that my app and WG score from the lift off scheme last year are good enough to get me to AC stage 🙏

 

[norothrow324]

Does anyone know what is up with the NRF direct TC app? It was supposed to be open feb 3rd and then seems to have been pushed back to the 10th but it is not available now either?

 

[Raspberry44]

Does anyone know what is up with the NRF direct TC app? It was supposed to be open feb 3rd and then seems to have been pushed back to the 10th but it is not available now either?

Its really odd, I have emailed Grad Rec twice and called in and had no response?

 

[CanOz]

Mayer Brown just sent test invites

 

[CCLaw]

Mayer Brown Test invite!!!

 

[James Wakefield]

Mayer Brown just sent test invites

The deadline hasn’t closed right? Assuming they’re operating on a rolling basis though?

 

[norothrow324]

Mayer Brown Test invite!!!

Also got it but isn’t it automatic? If not then that’s very nice!

 

[Mug Fan]

Also got it but isn’t it automatic? If not then that’s very nice!

Yeah, it's automatic, but this is the first set of invites that have been sent for DTC I believe. I think people are just excited that things are moving. DTC always feels so slow compared to SV🥱

 

[norothrow324]

Yeah, it's automatic, but this is the first set of invites that have been sent for DTC I believe. I think people are just excited that things are moving. DTC always feels so slow compared to AC 🥱

Interesting! Only applied on Friday so moved pretty fast for me haha..

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Does anyone know the preferred percentage for the Watson Glaser test at Freshfields?

Hiya @anonymouscatboy

If I remember correctly, Freshfields doesn’t release the pass mark or any feedback report for their Watson Glaser test. I believe this was intentional to maintain fairness across all applicants. This policy might have changed, but I distinctly remember being told this by graduate recruitment in 2023. Best of luck!

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Hey. Honestly, in my opinion, the career doesn’t even need to be remotely close to law. Seems the law firm just wants to see your personality in this. Though, if I were to answer the question, I would personally choose a career which links to law on an international scale - their clients, for example. The reason I would do this is largely because of my career journey - I had initially wanted to become an investment banker. This will differ between everyone, so choose something you are comfortable with explaining in sufficient detail and with specificity. On your last paragraph, I believe any field has those qualities so you could really touch on anything.

I have quoted a post I made in the past above for more detail.

I had also just seen they said ‘couldn’t’, so choosing something with similar characteristics (such as legal consultant, working in-house as opposed to private practice (this is interpreting the question as saying private practice commercial lawyer though), compliance officer, document reviewer, etc) will make sense as suitable alternatives. Though again, it’s really up to you on your interests and what you genuinely want to write about. Best of luck.

Thanks Amma!

I had one more question. If during an assessment centre I am given an article and asked to summarise it, what structure would you recommend following?

Would it be
1. State the key point of the article and speak briefly about what you are going to talk about.
2. Signpost and go a bit more into detail
3. Reflect on its implications on the commercial world and commercial law firms
4. What strategies the law firm should apply to capitalise on or tackle the issue
5. Conclude by stating the main points again


I would be very grateful if you could please share your thoughts

 

[SS21]

is Links just holding the PFOs tight to unleash all at once? this is killing me