2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Gus23]

Hi Gus! Congrats on getting the BCLP TC - that is amazing! I have my AC soon with BCLP and was wondering if you could provide any insights as to how the day was for you? Thank you!

Yeah sure! If you message me we can chat on dms/linked in if that’s okay?

 

[Jooooopp7]

just got the link to the BCLP test and was wondering if i could ask about what to expect from it - from the sounds of it, its not like a watson glaser at all?? is that right?

 

[Mea]

This is a little of topic but does relate to TC apps, I’m currently debating deffering an LPC exam, M&A elective, to sit in august rather than June as I have an urgent neurology referral hospital appointment at the same time. I’d rather have the exam hanging over me than questions about my health. It won’t affect when I finish the course as I’m doing it part time whilst working full time and this is year 1 of 2. If I did this the august exam would be classified as an additional first attempt on my transcript, to show I sat it at a later date than I should have but not as a resit. If I did this would I have to tick the have you had to resit an exam box on a TC app as it is an additional first attempt?

I did this with my LPC module in January and if you get it deferred, it will be first attempt next time. In other words, it won't appear on your transcript that you deferred it. Try to get the application in ASAP though, BPP (if you're there) is quite slow with the response for deferral. My friend has his exam tomorrow and is breaking down because BPP hasn't responded yet.. Good luck!

 

[TCGIRLLL]

Hi guys, Ive just noticed that in an app instead of September 2018 to June 2021 I put 2022 however, in the additional information section, I put that my undergraduate degree is a three-year law degree while explaining the grading system. Do you think its worth emailing grad rec or I should just leave it?

 

[Tangle]

Has anyone heard from DACB yet?

 

[Dheepa]

Hi guys, Ive just noticed that in an app instead of September 2018 to June 2021 I put 2022 however, in the additional information section, I put that my undergraduate degree is a three-year law degree while explaining the grading system. Do you think its worth emailing grad rec or I should just leave it?

I would leave it!

 

[EagerBeaver]

hello! has anyone gone through the BCLP online test? it has scenario based questions, situational judgement and watson glaser all rolled into one, i think... any advice and pointers would be great! i've not done one this extensive before and it says you can't really prepare for it but i'm a skeptic

Hi Bianca, I just got the email for the BCLP test and I am freaking out. I completely agree with you. There must be some way to prepare for it. Have you submitted yours? How did you prepare? Any tips?

 

[syw]

Has anyone heard back from Macfarlanes direct TC?

 

[Mea]

Hi Bianca, I just got the email for the BCLP test and I am freaking out. I completely agree with you. There must be some way to prepare for it. Have you submitted yours? How did you prepare? Any tips?

I did mine with BCLP a few months ago and it had a few elements to it. Firstly, it was a test of what your personality is like. I received a report in the aftermath of what I am like - strengths and weaknesses. I do think they pick personalities they think would fit with the firm (I might be wrong on this though).

Secondly, keep in mind that after the personality test, there is a small critical thinking test (WG). I think they could have given me a heads up so I could practice it.

 

[TCGIRLLL]

Hey everyone, please has anyone who did the BCLP test more recently received any update?

 

[LegalNim]

I have an AC tomorrow where they've said that the written exercise will be a "memo" - what does this actually mean? Is that just an email or a letter? Any tips would be really appreciated.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I have an AC tomorrow where they've said that the written exercise will be a "memo" - what does this actually mean? Is that just an email or a letter? Any tips would be really appreciated.

More than likely more of an email than a letter format.

This is a good article that explains the purpose and format of a memo.

Memos: Purpose and Format | Technical Writing

courses.lumenlearning.com

 

[karinny]

I have an AC tomorrow where they've said that the written exercise will be a "memo" - what does this actually mean? Is that just an email or a letter? Any tips would be really appreciated.

On the LPC, we get given templates/precedents of letters, emails, memos and attendance notes as we get assessed for legal writing! I'd be happy to send them to you. Just PM me if so! ^^

 

[FM302989]

On the LPC, we get given templates/precedents of letters, emails, memos and attendance notes as we get assessed for legal writing! I'd be happy to send them to you. Just PM me if so! ^^

There's very little structure, if any, to a memo. It's probably giving you more freedom to show how you draft, write and tackle the question they've given you

 

[MD]

Has anyone heard back from Penningtons (PMC) post final-round TC interview?

 

[Elina]

Has anyone heard back from Penningtons (PMC) post final-round TC interview?

Hi! I had an interview with them today. They said they’ll be wrapping up interviews this week and we should expect to hear back by the end of next week! When did you have your interview?

 

[Daniel Boden]

I have an AC tomorrow where they've said that the written exercise will be a "memo" - what does this actually mean? Is that just an email or a letter? Any tips would be really appreciated.

There's very little structure, if any, to a memo. It's probably giving you more freedom to show how you draft, write and tackle the question they've given you

Agree with this^

Tbh the best approach you can have with a memo is to always think about presenting and explaining your points in as clear a manner as possible. Definitely use bullet points and headings to make it easy to read as, if you think what a memo is for, it's for a client/supervisor to get and understand key points in as quick a way as possible.

If you have that thought process you won't go far wrong! Best of luck for the AC

 

[MD]

Hi! I had an interview with them today. They said they’ll be wrapping up interviews this week and we should expect to hear back by the end of next week! When did you have your interview?

Ah I hope it went well! I had my interview on the 11th May and they said they were going to wrap up the interviews the following week and expect to hear back then which was 2 weeks ago! Which office are you applying to?

 

[Bugsy Malone]

I did mine with BCLP a few months ago and it had a few elements to it. Firstly, it was a test of what your personality is like. I received a report in the aftermath of what I am like - strengths and weaknesses. I do think they pick personalities they think would fit with the firm (I might be wrong on this though).

Secondly, keep in mind that after the personality test, there is a small critical thinking test (WG). I think they could have given me a heads up so I could practice it.

Hi Mea, I was just wondering which parts of the WG test form BCLP's? (eg for Linklaters CAP test I think the WG part was assumptions ques). Thanks

 

[Mea]

Hi Mea, I was just wondering which parts of the WG test form BCLP's? (eg for Linklaters CAP test I think the WG part was assumptions ques). Thanks

I can't remember.. All I remember is that it had a smaller critical thinking part at the end. So draw assumptions and your reasoning was one of them. Sorry I can't be of more help!