TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[JCSax]

CC AC invite for TC 🎉

 

[LawMan123]

CC On Hold post VI

 

[Hskajab]

Has anyone received an AC invite from CMS yet? I'm still in the post-VI space.

Same If you don't mind me asking - when did you do your VI?

 

[ilovegardening1111]

I would assume Friday even tho it is likely to be Monday 3pm, I wouldn’t take a risk to leave it to the deadline day (considering that there is a chance a candidate may be having issues like accessing the test/tech issues on the page so they would want to contact grad rec before the last day)

Thanks so much

 

[ilovegardening1111]

I would assume Friday even tho it is likely to be Monday 3pm, I wouldn’t take a risk to leave it to the deadline day (considering that there is a chance a candidate may be having issues like accessing the test/tech issues on the page so they would want to contact grad rec before the last day)

Thanks so much

 

[Sad_Old_Grad]

Could anyone provide some insight into what to expect from a virtual interview? I’ve never done one before, and I have one coming up with CMS. I’m feeling quite anxious about it and would really appreciate any tips or advice!

 

[gggg]

Hey guys, just completed a VI and im feeling anxious because while the answers could be good, i was cut off when trying to say a closing statement. It happened twice and im panicking😥
Has anyone experienced this before and gone through the next stage. I worked really hard for this one

 

[Amma Usman]

Does anyone know of any firms that encourage a direct TC app without a previous vac scheme?

Vac scheme deadlines are coming up and if I’m not successful I’m hoping to make direct TC apps but most grad recs say they want more legal experience.

Hey there! I’ve linked this thread to provide more context on the proportionality of VS and TC applications between firms - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....eme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/

 

[Amma Usman]

Hey guys, just completed a VI and im feeling anxious because while the answers could be good, i was cut off when trying to say a closing statement. It happened twice and im panicking😥
Has anyone experienced this before and gone through the next stage. I worked really hard for this one

Hey @gggg ,

I totally get your worries on this, but honestly I‘d say to not worry too much about it. It’s happened to me so many times and I’ve gotten to a couple of stages after that. VIs can get like that sometimes, and I’ve once spoken to a grad recruiter that said little common mistakes like this can be looked past at. I’ve also quoted a post on a past experience I had with VIs and how I learnt from it.

Hey there @tcla02 ,

I totally get where you‘re coming from. Things like this happen, so I wouldn’t worry too much about it.

Let me give you an example;

During one of my VIs in the past for a first year scheme, I completely froze. I was lost on what to say. I accidentally ended my answer with the word “Omo”. This is basically a Nigerian slang that means.. “I am speechless”. I didn’t get invited to the AC after this. However, I used it as a learning opportunity to avoid using filler words in my sentences. This helped me improve my subsequent performance for VIs and I started getting more interview offers during the VS application cycle.

Regardless, please bear in mind that ending your VI with “so yeah” doesn’t automatically mean a rejection. I would just say to be mindful moving forward, but don’t beat yourself up about this - at the end of the day, we’re only human and mistakes like this happen. Just take a look at the example I gave you from my own personal experience. The point I’m trying to make is that…I felt like giving up after that minor VI slip up. If I had, I would not be where I am today.

 

[Ricky]

For those waiting on the Watson Glaser from Hogan Lovells, they are sending them out soon.

 

[Zaidoz10]

For those waiting on the Watson Glaser from Hogan Lovells, they are sending them out soon.

Soon as in today? Or some time this week?

 

[Ricky]

Soon as in today? Or some time this week?

"The Watson Glaser test is due to be sent out soon for the Training Contract applications."

It would appear that my crystal ball is not working at the moment 😅

 

[Tintin06]

For those waiting on the Watson Glaser from Hogan Lovells, they are sending them out soon.

They’re one of my top firms. How soon are we talking here?

 

[WhiskeyCharlie]

Same If you don't mind me asking - when did you do your VI?

CMS sent out AC invites today.

 

[Zaidoz10]

Has anyone received a VI from CMS Middle East?

 

[bibss]

CMS sent out AC invites today.

Did you receive one?

 

[jta227]

CMS sent out AC invites today.

Just further context for people worrying: they couldn't have sent out all of them as people are still doing VIs (unless they're actually rolling despite saying they're not)

 

[Legalitaly]

Just further context for people worrying: they couldn't have sent out all of them as people are still doing VIs (unless they're actually rolling despite saying they're not)

I believe they are secretly rolling…

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

I believe they are secretly rolling…

From my understanding, ROLLING means that they hand out TC offers before the official deadline... Non-rolling means (1) that they look at no applications until after the deadline, OR (2) they look at applications and move people onto the next stage, but do NOT hand out TC offers until all applications have been read and progressed to the end stage, hence giving everyone who applies before the deadline a chance.

 

[summersun]

Hi,
Does anyone know whether Mayer Brown test is automatic? I applied early November and haven't gotten anything.