General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Deleted member 5185]

The Lawyer Portal is a great place to practice it as it gives you reasons why the correct answer is correct which really helped me!

https://www.thelawyerportal.com/e-learning/free-watson-glaser-practice-test/

Thank you so much Olivia! I’m not so great with online tests so will try and get in as much practice as possible. I really appreciate it !

 

[jan28]

I wouldn't email. If they want it, they'll ask you for the evidence at a later date so I wouldn't worry at all

yeah you’re right, thank you

 

[dosblancos7]

Just received a WG invite from Hogan Lovells, definitely unexpected and I can confirm that there were no psychic readings involved this time. Has anyone had experience of a WG before?

Congrats- glad to see this! Hogan Lovells has a WG practise test on their own website(I think it was very short though)- could be useful though!

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Congrats- glad to see this! Hogan Lovells has a WG practise test on their own website(I think it was very short though)- could be useful though!

Thank you so much for this, I will definitely take a look!

 

[ZH]

Just received a WG invite from Hogan Lovells, definitely unexpected and I can confirm that there were no psychic readings involved this time. Has anyone had experience of a WG before?

Hi! Congratulations I hope it goes well.

This is helpful for practice tests https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/watson-glaser-critical-thinking.htm

 

[cryingoverTCs]

Is there a page or forum on TCLA that says when firms open their VS and TC applications? I just don’t know how to keep tabs on all the firms

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Also if anyone wanted to use my application as a template,

Hi! Congratulations I hope it goes well.

This is helpful for practice tests https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/watson-glaser-critical-thinking.htm

Thank you so much Zainab! I am not feeling too hopeful after my last score results but will give it a good go.

 

[S87]

Also if anyone wanted to use my application as a template,


Thank you so much Zainab! I am not feeling too hopeful after my last score results but will give it a good go.

I am interested

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone on here that has commented or messaged me, this is going to sound very cheesy but all of the support on here really gives me the strength to carry on. I genuinely hope and pray that by the end of this cycle, every single person on this forum has found their success, which is inevitable because of the determination and intellect on this thread.

Also I may not pass the WG, but I did save my app answers in a general template form if anyone is interested in having a look for future reference?

 

[Deleted member 5185]

I am interested

Just messaged you

 

[Zoo]

Is there a page or forum on TCLA that says when firms open their VS and TC applications? I just don’t know how to keep tabs on all the firms

The LawCareers.net and Legal Cheek websites have lists of deadlines for live training contracts and vac schemes

 

[ZH]

Also if anyone wanted to use my application as a template,


Thank you so much Zainab! I am not feeling too hopeful after my last score results but will give it a good go.

You're welcome! I do hope you hear good news. With these tests it takes some practice - they can be quite tricky and at times confusing but I am sure with your drive and commitment you will do well!!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

In my interview feedback, I was told that I didn't know enough about the firm (totally fair criticism as I felt that's where I had gone wrong), I was wondering how people would go about researching a firm e.g departments and what they do? This was my first application cycle and I'm non-law so my preparation for my applications was based on who had a deadline and not in-depth firm research so I would find any advice useful for the next cycle!

 

[ZH]

In my interview feedback, I was told that I didn't know enough about the firm (totally fair criticism as I felt that's where I had gone wrong), I was wondering how people would go about researching a firm e.g departments and what they do? This was my first application cycle and I'm non-law so my preparation for my applications was based on who had a deadline and not in-depth firm research so I would find any advice useful for the next cycle!

Hi Melissa
Well done for the experience and giving it your all - regardless of the outcome, this is something to be proud of

I have shared how I prep for interviews on this link https://zaiblogs.wixsite.com/blog/post/how-to-prepare-for-an-interview

There are two templates: one for competency skills and the other for firm research. I think that this can be expanded even further. I think basics are important but then even further than that - the firm's USPs, main areas of practice, recent deals, changes within the firm, growth strategy, global presence, types of clients, retention rates, the firm's business plan for the next 5/10 years - these are just examples of how you get to know the firm further and show your knowledge and understanding of law firms in general. It also shows interest and when you know more you, it allows the information to come more naturally for a comfortable conversation as opposed to worrying about the info you have forgotten (if that makes sense!)

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Hi Melissa
Well done for the experience and giving it your all - regardless of the outcome, this is something to be proud of

I have shared how I prep for interviews on this link https://zaiblogs.wixsite.com/blog/post/how-to-prepare-for-an-interview

There are two templates: one for competency skills and the other for firm research. I think that this can be expanded even further. I think basics are important but then even further than that - the firm's USPs, main areas of practice, recent deals, changes within the firm, growth strategy, global presence, types of clients, retention rates, the firm's business plan for the next 5/10 years - these are just examples of how you get to know the firm further and show your knowledge and understanding of law firms in general. It also shows interest and when you know more you, it allows the information to come more naturally for a comfortable conversation as opposed to worrying about the info you have forgotten (if that makes sense!)

Thank you so much for this! I think I was at a loss when it came to researching so this is fantastic

 

[M777]

Hi Melissa
Well done for the experience and giving it your all - regardless of the outcome, this is something to be proud of

I have shared how I prep for interviews on this link https://zaiblogs.wixsite.com/blog/post/how-to-prepare-for-an-interview

There are two templates: one for competency skills and the other for firm research. I think that this can be expanded even further. I think basics are important but then even further than that - the firm's USPs, main areas of practice, recent deals, changes within the firm, growth strategy, global presence, types of clients, retention rates, the firm's business plan for the next 5/10 years - these are just examples of how you get to know the firm further and show your knowledge and understanding of law firms in general. It also shows interest and when you know more you, it allows the information to come more naturally for a comfortable conversation as opposed to worrying about the info you have forgotten (if that makes sense!)

Thanks for this- looks really helpful!

 

[S87]

Just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone on here that has commented or messaged me, this is going to sound very cheesy but all of the support on here really gives me the strength to carry on. I genuinely hope and pray that by the end of this cycle, every single person on this forum has found their success, which is inevitable because of the determination and intellect on this thread.

Also I may not pass the WG, but I did save my app answers in a general template form if anyone is interested in having a look for future reference?

So, I have been practising the WG for a while and I have some advice for you.

First of all the statements are structured in a way that push you to think beyond the statement. The statement is all you need to focus on nothing else matters.
For example, if you look at the attached file the key word in the statement is what is beneficial for the environment. Therefore the argument is a strong argument.
For what concerns assumptions: here it is basically telling you that the friend should reduce sugary drinks to protect her teeth. Hence, the assumption is that sugary drinks are bad for your teeth.
Deductions: I divide the statements in different parts and try to make a deduction for each part and works for me.
Inferences: first and foremost we all struggle, damn I hate inferences. However, I used this website called job test prep (cant find the link but will send you if I do) and it was illuminating. Here I am attaching an example of my answer. Basically, I believe that the answer is "insufficient data" why? Because the statement only tells me how much Mark's quickest journey costs but does not give any info about the cost for other journeys. So, how can i know how much it costs?

That's my two cent. Please, do not practice too much, check your answers and try to understand where you struggle the most.

P.S. Congrats

 

[smct96]

Just got a Stephenson Harwood rejection :'( just a little gutted

 

[NadineBusty]

Just got a Stephenson Harwood rejection :'( just a little gutted

Sorry to hear. What stage was is? Did you get a WG?

 

[smct96]

Sorry to hear. What stage was is? Did you get a WG?

On to the next I suppose! No just straight application - only applied last week so was quite a quick turnaround. Have asked for feedback so will see if anything comes back from that!