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Recent content by Ifmhouse4

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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Yeah of course, message me!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    I do, feel free to message me x
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Sure! about a month after I applied, and I applied near the deadline
  4. Ifmhouse4

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    hi there, let me know if you get to the next stage as I was offered a vac scheme with the firm last year before accepting my TC offer so can offer some tips! good luck
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    Trowers & Hamlins psychometric test/app questions

    No problem at all! if you need any advice with the app or even the assessment centre do let me know! i'm a future trainee for trowers and always enjoy helping those applying because it is a great firm! :)
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    Trowers & Hamlins psychometric test/app questions

    Hey, I think that's a great idea. Trowers are known for operating within what they call the 'real economy', with the lawyers often noting that they love seeing transactions or deals they have worked on appear in real life. For example, one of the associates I spoke to on the vac scheme said she...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I believe that Edwin Coe doesn't! hope that helps
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    Trowers & Hamlins psychometric test/app questions

    Thank you! Yes the McQuaig test is part of the AC. In terms of the written exercise, it is not legal at all, so that non-law candidates are not negatively impacted. It will basically include processing a large chunk of information in about 45 minutes and compiling a report of some sort on it...
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    AC at Trowers & Hamlins

    For the interview really focus on your commercial awareness and think about issues affecting the legal sector at the moment and how this may differ with Trowers' different departments. Hope this helps
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    Trowers & Hamlins psychometric test/app questions

    Thanks very much!! So I applied in Jan, heard back in March, this of course was delayed because of corona it would usually be earlier. I was then invited to an AC in March but this was postponed and made virtual, so I completed this in April. The AC consists of the McQuaig test, a written...
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    Trowers & Hamlins psychometric test/app questions

    For me, last cycle they recruited non-rolling! so I applied in January for the Summer Vac scheme. Any questions just let me know as I accepted my Training Contract with them:)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi there, quite a few do I believe! such as Dorsey and Whitney, and Slater Gordon.:)
  13. Ifmhouse4

    Trowers & Hamlins psychometric test/app questions

    Hi there! they use the McQuaig test! much easier than a WG I find. You can practice the test online:)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I know they are doing a few ACs this week and are still yet to get back to their second vac scheme cohort so have faith! Good luck :)

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