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  1. Julian Ng

    Training Contract Success Stories

    I recently received a TC offer from a leading international law firm in the City after 25+ TC/vac scheme applications over three recruitment cycles. The journey definitely had its challenges along the way. I completed a winter vacation scheme with a top US firm in 2017 that felt incredibly...
  2. Julian Ng

    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    No news! Had an interview with HR in mid-July but haven't heard back yet.
  3. Julian Ng

    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    AssessmentDay have some good practice tests! Make sure to do the ones specific to Capp, the test provider. https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/capp.htm Something I wish I had done when I did my MB tests was do the practice on they attach in the email. Even though its not scored, its good to get an...
  4. Julian Ng

    Reed Smith Strengths Assessment - advice

    Hi guys, I have been getting a few questions about the SST so thought I'd just post here as well. Sadly I was not passed on to an AC with the firm. I thought I had a decent chance especially since the strengths report that I was provided with after the test matched the firm's core values...
  5. Julian Ng

    Reed Smith Strengths Assessment - advice

    Thanks guys. I had a listen to Rachael's interview with Salma on the TCLA Youtube channel yesterday and it was very useful!
  6. Julian Ng

    Reed Smith Strengths Assessment - advice

    Thanks for this! The practice test looks useful!
  7. Julian Ng

    Reed Smith Strengths Assessment - advice

    Hi everyone, I have been invited to take Reed Smith's Strengths Assessment test as part of a TC application. Has anyone taken the test before and/or would anyone be able to advise on how best to prepare for the test? I have a decent amount of practice with Watson Glaser and other verbal...

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