TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[FutureTS13]

It's not timed but it is extremely long to do, it took me about three hours in total to do.

Oh no, still have to do it now 😭. I thought I still had 10 days until apparently someone said we have until 23:59 tonight.

 

[WeGotThis!]

It's not timed but it is extremely long to do, it took me about three hours in total to do.

It took me about 2.5 hours to do it, especially the case study.

 

[F12M34L]

Yes, same. Especially the case study!!!

How did people in general found the case study?
I wonder how they will score the last question of the case study

The case study was easy, but I wasn't sure how to approach it. I used SWOT/PESTLE analysis but made it very concise because of word limit

 

[oliviapope1]

It took me about 2.5 hours to do it, especially the case study.

Took up an entire afternoon .... it was stressful

 

[MrHubertLouis]

I just did Pinsent Mason's Blended Test. Towards the end, my computer crashed a few times and so I had to close the browser. It didn't affect the VI portion. However, since they said at the beginning of the test that they record the entire process, is it worth contacting grad rec and letting them know about it?

 

[FutureTS13]

I just did Pinsent Mason's Blended Test. Towards the end, my computer crashed a few times and so I had to close the browser. It didn't affect the VI portion. However, since they said at the beginning of the test that they record the entire process, is it worth contacting grad rec and letting them know about it?

I just finished it too now and Idk if I am over the deadline? Honestly didn't expect it to be this long, this was such an intense assessment. This assessment should have been split in multiple parts honestly. They definitely shouldn't be telling us to only expect to spend an hour on this!!

 

[FutureTS13]

Also, anyone cares to say what their weakness was for Linklaters? Mine seemed to be an important core value 💔

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If you have a VI that you need to submit, do you have to dress formally or are normal regular clothing fine? Obviously I suppose a pyjama would not be appropriate.

It doesn’t have to be formal, but I would go smart. For instance a shirt with a collar (eg polo or golf shirt) or a blouse, rather than a hoodie or T-shirt.

 

[norothrow324]

Also, anyone cares to say what their weakness was for Linklaters? Mine seemed to be an important core value 💔

Mine came out to be resource management

 

[norothrow324]

Does anyone have insight from previous years as to when Links starts getting back to people after the deadline passes? Reckon there would be anything before the new year?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Does anyone have insight from previous years as to when Links starts getting back to people after the deadline passes? Reckon there would be anything before the new year?

late jan to mid feb is when most people hear back according to previous threads.

 

[norothrow324]

late jan to mid feb is when most people hear back according to previous threads.

Thank you for checking!

 

[Deleted member 17013]

Slaughters Direct TC interview invite! Applied 19th October. My first ever interview so any tips are much appreciated

 

[norothrow324]

is the fieldfisher online assessment automatic

 

[axelbeugre]

I just did Pinsent Mason's Blended Test. Towards the end, my computer crashed a few times and so I had to close the browser. It didn't affect the VI portion. However, since they said at the beginning of the test that they record the entire process, is it worth contacting grad rec and letting them know about it?

I personally would email them just to confirm that everything works on their end and to explain the situation to them. However, I personally would not worry too much because you have done the most important part of the test which was answering the question.

Good luck with the application!

 

[axelbeugre]

Slaughters Direct TC interview invite! Applied 19th October. My first ever interview so any tips are much appreciated

Congratulations!! Amazing achievement!!

 

[Shreya Verma]

When does Goodwin gets back to you post the submission of the application? When does it conduct ACs?

 

[Deleted member 31571]

Any idea on how strict Pinsent Masons takes the report received after the blended assessment? Does it count much more towards the overall evaluation of our application than the application form?

 

[F12M34L]

Any idea on how strict Pinsent Masons takes the report received after the blended assessment? Does it count much more towards the overall evaluation of our application than the application form?

figuring out that too

 

[nya]

When does Goodwin gets back to you post the submission of the application? When does it conduct ACs?

@axelbeugre