TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Yes, I received the test like a week after applying

Thanks

 

[Zaidoz10]

Hey @Zaidoz10 . I’m unsure about this year in particular, but last year this took about 1-2 weeks when I had applied.

Thank you Amma!

 

[Zaidoz10]

Is the Watson Glaser test automated or next stage? I applied today, so I will let you know when I hear back.

The website has it as its own stage so I assume it’s selective? @Amma Usman could you please clarify?

 

[Amma Usman]

The website has it as its own stage so I assume it’s selective? @Amma Usman could you please clarify?

Hey @Zaidoz10 and @TrainingContract2024 , when I applied last year, it was on its own stage.

 

[shays]

Anyone heard from SH post interview?

yeah got an invite for the assessment centre on Tuesday

 

[tc_hopeful]

Does anyone here know when direct tc interviews are typically held? I know some firms designate a few weeks for interviewing candidates, and other firms interview throughout the year, but is there a general timeline? For example, January to April/May?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Does anyone know of any firms that allow you to do the SQE alongside the training contract? Thanks!

 

[BM99]

Does anyone know of any firms that allow you to do the SQE alongside the training contract? Thanks!

Big 4

 

[SAlegal]

I have applied to Gowling TC and email said test would be sent within 7 days, it’s been a week and still haven’t received anything. Anyone else have the same issue?

 

[sds99]

Another month, another wait for PMC. Surely this has to be a record 😂

I applied in Feb and heard back in August. Think it depends on the office you apply for but I am not sure.

 

[Solking456]

Anyone know the deadline to take the pinsent masons online test ? Can’t see a deadline on the email.

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Anyone know the deadline to take the pinsent masons online test ? Can’t see a deadline on the email.

We just have to get it done before the overall deadline. This is what I heard from grad rec.

 

[Zaidoz10]

Anyone know which firms still hold virtual AC’s?

 

[HarmonyN]

Just received a CMS WG

Same!

 

[Zaidoz10]

Anyone know if the White & Case GCC training contract is rolling?

 

[charlotte1704]

When Taylor Wessing send the psychometric assessments is this automatic? @Jessica Booker thank you

not automatic

 

[whywhy88]

Does anyone know if the watson glaser is automatic and sent to everyone for Freshfields or is it selective based on written application? Thanks!

 

[yasmars]

Does anyone know if the watson glaser is automatic and sent to everyone for Freshfields or is it selective based on written application? Thanks!

Selective

 

[omnium]

guys I really would appreciate some input, so my grade average for first year was about 67% and for second year was about 64%, I'm currently in third year and wanted to ask if this would put me at a disadvantage when applying to MC firms (and which ones, apart from Slaughter are known to be more strict about grades)

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Anyone know which firms still hold virtual AC’s?

Interesting question. I think Pwc do, but there’s an interview post AC to actually get the vac scheme