TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[BM99]

Oh no, I’m worried now that I haven’t had it!

Maybe you can email grad rec to check if you have passed? I can’t guarantee they will disclose it for sure but still worth a try!

 

[norothrow324]

did everyone that passed the AO SJT get above ''good'' on each metric?

 

[BM99]

did everyone that passed the AO SJT get above ''good'' on each metric?

Good level of judgement or good level of potential?

 

[LB24]

Maybe you can email grad rec to check if you have passed? I can’t guarantee they will disclose it for sure but still worth a try!

I’ve emailed them now to check - wish me luck!

 

[flower]

Good level of judgement or good level of potential?

I think they're referring to the "Applied Intellect" and "Applied Numerical Intellect" part of the feedback report.

 

[norothrow324]

I think they're referring to the "Applied Intellect" and "Applied Numerical Intellect" part of the feedback report.

Yep indeed!

 

[LB24]

I'm not sure about the answer to this question too. But when I emailed the grad rec and ask whether they operate a benchmark, they told me that I have passed the test (I also received the feedback and next steps email). So the email might be an indication (?)

How long did it take for grad rec to respond once you emailed them?

 

[BM99]

How long did it take for grad rec to respond once you emailed them?

A couple of hours

 

[BM99]

did everyone that passed the AO SJT get above ''good'' on each metric?

If referring to intellect section I got one good and one excel

 

[Wazflame]

For those who have applied to Clifford Chance, do you get a specific, individual deadline to complete your Watson Glaser test (based on the time you submitted your application) or is it 23:59pm on Sunday 26th November for everyone?

 

[norothrow324]

For those who have applied to Clifford Chance, do you get a specific, individual deadline to complete your Watson Glaser test (based on the time you submitted your application) or is it 23:59pm on Sunday 26th November for everyone?

wondering the same!

 

[Zi48]

For those who have applied to Clifford Chance, do you get a specific, individual deadline to complete your Watson Glaser test (based on the time you submitted your application) or is it 23:59pm on Sunday 26th November for everyone?

This is what their website says, so if you've applied this week it'll be that deadline
"You will have five days to complete the test and there will be no flexibility around this. Please factor this in when deciding to submit your application, as you will have to complete your test within these time frames. If you need additional time or any adjustments, please factor this in and submit your application prior to the deadline.

If you apply for a Training Contract in the week leading up to the deadline, or on the deadline, you will have fewer days to complete the Watson Glaser test. You will be sent the test within 48 hours of submitting your application and will be given until 23.59pm on Sunday, 26 November 2023 to complete the test."

 

[Shreya Verma]

Has anyone who completed A&O Direct TC SJT+VI received the 'feedback and review' email?

Not yet. But I'm repeatedly checking my email.

 

[Shreya Verma]

For those who have applied to Clifford Chance, do you get a specific, individual deadline to complete your Watson Glaser test (based on the time you submitted your application) or is it 23:59pm on Sunday 26th November for everyone?

26th Nov 23:59 pm deadline is only for those who submitted their application on or after 21st Nov. I submitted on 22nd and the email sent to me said this.

 

[norothrow324]

Not yet. But I'm repeatedly checking my email.

What is the feedback and review email? I got a feedback report automatically and now got a "feedback and next steps" - it seems like an automated email so not sure it means much more than just that they've started looking at it no?

 

[Abbas J]

Anyone have any insights on the CMS training contract structure?

I live in the UK (British citizen) but I am thinking of applying to the Dubai Office.

Do they have strict requirements for this (i.e. being fluent in Arabic)? Any information on the trainee intake size for the Dubai office would also be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

 

[LB24]

Not yet. But I'm repeatedly checking my email.

I haven’t either!

 

[norothrow324]

In the A&O application portal, the under review has got a green checkmark on it - does that mean anything more than the fact that the application deadline has passed and they are now looking at the apps?

 

[LB24]

In the A&O application portal, the under review has got a green checkmark on it - does that mean anything more than the fact that the application deadline has passed and they are now looking at the apps?

I’ve got no idea. Mine doesn't have a green checked mark on it so it might mean that you’ve passed, but it might just be for them to signal which applications they have reviewed so they know which ones they haven’t reviewed?

 

[norothrow324]

I’ve got no idea. Mine doesn't have a green checked mark on it so it might mean that you’ve passed, but it might just be for them to signal which applications they have reviewed so they know which ones they haven’t reviewed?

hmmm, i think you are right, it would not make sense that it would indicate anything prior to them having communicated anything to us!