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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

LawLawLawLawLaw

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i've been sent the WBD tests and I've done similar tests for Reed Smith before which didnt go that well - on the email it says there is a practice test which i cant see as a link and also i was wondering if anyone had any practice tests for this kind of " Blended High Potential Assessment" or any test websites for it?
 

congrades

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    i've been sent the WBD tests and I've done similar tests for Reed Smith before which didnt go that well - on the email it says there is a practice test which i cant see as a link and also i was wondering if anyone had any practice tests for this kind of " Blended High Potential Assessment" or any test websites for it?
    hey I think it's just the amberjack test, similar to PW or Bakers if you've done them?
     

    spamelinazoid

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    ngl direct TC seems like such an afterthought for most firms
    v annoying for those of us who have already graduated and are in full time work and can’t take time off to do vac schemes… so much for DEI
    I did 1 VS back when I had an understanding employer but didn’t convert and now it just feels like I blew my one shot lmao
    It tells me a lot about a firm’s culture (and attitude to trainees) if their only recruitment method is through a 2-3 week internships which is mostly aimed at 19-21 year olds.
     

    yellowponytwin

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    Michelmores VI invite!


    steve coogan GIF
     
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    yasmars

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    ngl direct TC seems like such an afterthought for most firms
    v annoying for those of us who have already graduated and are in full time work and can’t take time off to do vac schemes… so much for DEI
    I did 1 VS back when I had an understanding employer but didn’t convert and now it just feels like I blew my one shot lmao
    Yes it’s super frustrating! I don’t want to spend half of my annual leave on a two week vac scheme where a TC isn’t even guaranteed.
     

    RS Sanjanaa

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    things have gotten so bad at linklaters that i cant even say for sure if we'll hear back next week or not
    I think they are holding Acs for their summer vac schemes next week, so I wouldnt expect much response during that period
    plus, I saw that someone received their AC invite for the summer vac scheme just yesterday- so they are probably still reviewing vac schemes
     

    futuretraineesolicitor

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    I think they are holding Acs for their summer vac schemes next week, so I wouldnt expect much response during that period
    plus, I saw that someone received their AC invite for the summer vac scheme just yesterday- so they are probably still reviewing vac schemes
    oh, thanks for the update. by this logic, do u think they'll let us know by feb end then?
     

    norothrow324

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    can anyone spill some tea on mayer brown direct tc? the deadline is still away but some people on the forum have received test invites. do they hire a good chunk from direct tc?
    Apparently they have a semi healthy DTC intake but mostly VS. I think for DTC applicants they seem to be looking for more experience-heavy as they don’t have any application Qs. The test is automatic though so wouldn’t see it as much progress
     
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