TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Anyone know what score Bird & Bird looks for on the WG?

also wondering if they look at it in conjunction with our application or if it's just a benchmark situation? if anyone knows, would be helpful

 

[TrainingContract2024]

Hi all I applied to BCLP last night and have not received the test yet. Do they send it manually? or does it just take time to come through?

It is not that clear on the website, but it seems it is automated. I am sure you got this, good luck!

 

[Zaidoz10]

Anyone hear back from White & Case for their GCC tc post app?

 

[Samridhi Jain]

Any advice on how to tailor CV for Slaughter and May?

 

[Samridhi Jain]

For the A&O Shearman application - is anyone able to share the video interview questions for the TC? Or is it something the firm does not disclose? would appreciate some clarity on that!

 

[bibss]

Anyone heard back from Slaughter and May TC recently?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Any advice on how to tailor CV for Slaughter and May?

I don’t think you have to tailor it much to Slaughter and May. Just ensure that it is well structured/presented, clear to read, and no more than two pages.

Your cover letter does more of the heavy lifting when it comes to being tailored to the firm.

 

[charlotte1704]

Does anyone have any insight as to how many questions irwin mitchell ask during the SJT/VI test?

 

[Zaidoz10]

Anyone know how long Bird & Bird take to respond post WG?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Anyone know how long Bird & Bird take to respond post WG?

I received a PFO 7 days post WG. I saw on here that you can expect a response within 1-2 weeks after doing it

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

I received a PFO 7 days post WG. I saw on here that you can expect a response within 1-2 weeks after doing it

Was that for direct TC this cycle?

 

[jy1041405]

Hi!

Has anyone heard back from EY after the online assessment?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Was that for direct TC this cycle?

Sorry I didn’t realise this is the TC thread, it was the VS

 

[DisciplineTC2526]

Same!

Do you mind me asking when you applied to CMS TC and what office?

 

[zdi2024]

Can anyone who has completed the Taylor Wessing assessment please PM me. Thank you so much! (Quite urgent)

 

[HarmonyN]

Do you mind me asking when you applied to CMS TC and what office?

The first of October, London office

 

[W12345]

How long does Slaughter and May take to send AC invited for the direct TC?

 

[charlotte1704]

Can anyone who has completed the Taylor Wessing assessment please PM me. Thank you so much! (Quite urgent)

I've done it, can I help?

 

[legallybrunette8]

WG invite for CMS! applied on 21/10

 

[MC123]

Hi @Jessica Booker - I wondered if you could provide some insight into how best to answer the following question on Fieldfisher's application:

Describe the personal life experiences that have given you the unique perspective you would bring as a Trainee at Fieldfisher, and how this perspective will support your success. (800 characters)

Firstly, where it refers to 'personal life experiences', does this mean non-working experiences from your personal life?

Secondly, given the limited word count, how many experiences would it be appropriate to mention - is it better to mention experiences more broadly rather than go into detail on them?

Thanks in advance!