TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Tintin06]

Same, I'm planning for winter, but no news is no news.

When I applied to Debevoise & Plimpton in 2019, I was CONVINCED it was a no, and I re-read my application and found legion typos and spelling errors, I thought I'd come over as stiff and stubborn in the interview, but I ended up getting the VS.

It's not over 'til it's over.

 

[Victor87]

I'll call Hogan Lovells and White & Case today to ask when we may hear.

If anyone wants me to ask them anything else, please let me know.

Could you maybe also ask them how long the interview process will generally be? (i.e., when successful candidates should expect to secure their TC) Thanks!

 

[Tintin06]

"Within the next week" - W&C

As an aside, which firms don't use psychometric testing?

Covington
Debevoise
Jones Day
Kirkland
Macs
Sidley
Slaughters
Travers
V&E
W&C
Willkie

 

[mfuturetrainee]

"within the next week" - W&C

me for the next week refreshing my email:

 

[legalbeagle]

Anyone heard anything from SH this morning after the case study?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

"Within the next week" - W&C

As an aside, which firms don't use psychometric testing?

Cleary
Covington
Debevoise
Jones Day
Kirkland
Macs
Milbank
Sidley
Slaughters
Travers
V&E
W&C
Willkie

Slaughters don't, I think its jus a cover letter

 

[S87]

"Within the next week" - W&C

As an aside, which firms don't use psychometric testing?

Cleary
Covington
Debevoise
Jones Day
Kirkland
Macs
Milbank
Sidley
Slaughters
Travers
V&E
W&C
Willkie

Cleary AC includes a WG test at the firm

 

[sxw517]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from WFW after the holding email (post-VI)?

 

[johnnn821]

"Within the next week" - W&C

As an aside, which firms don't use psychometric testing?

Covington
Debevoise
Jones Day
Kirkland
Macs
Milbank
Sidley
Slaughters
Travers
V&E
W&C
Willkie

You called W&C and they said within the next week? Damn the wait is never ending

 

[jodielouise31]

Has anyone heard anything from HL? I thought it would be by the end of this week, but it's not looking good

 

[S87]

Has anyone heard anything from HL? I thought it would be by the end of this week, but it's not looking good

Have you tried to get in touch with TikTok?Apparently is the team's favourite place...(It is a joke guys!!)

 

[F12M34L]

I'll call Hogan Lovells and White & Case today to ask when we may hear.

If anyone wants me to ask them anything else, please let me know.

Any reply from HL?

 

[ssssstttt1]

Has anyone heard from Withers post-AC?

 

[Tintin06]

Any reply from HL?

No I left Jen Baird a voicemail.

 

[F12M34L]

No I left Jen Baird a voicemail.

they legit uploaded a tiktok 40 mins ago hahaha

 

[Jaysen]

Hey All,

Just a quick note that we'll be locking this thread next Thursday and creating a new one for the 23/24 cycle. This way, we can keep discussions for the new cycle in one place.

Wishing you all the best this cycle!

 

[SemperParatus]

slowly but surely giving up on weil.

 

[hannah04]

Hi everyone,

I had an AC today (my first one ever) and the interviewers asked me about the firm's competitors, and factors which distinguish others from the market. But they did not explicitly ask me why I wanted to work at the firm...I answered their questions and mentioned some deals which I found interesting but I am concerned that this did not flesh out my motivations to work there enough. The interviewers did not probe further and moved onto competencies - is this a bad sign?

Thanks a lot

I don't think this is a bad sign at all. I think firms have various different ways of seeing your interest in them and motivation to work there that aren't just asking point blank "why do you want to work for us" - asking about competitors is just another way to see how well you've researched the firm and why you may have chosen them over other firms that are very similar to them in the market. Also, they know that everyone will probably prepare a "why us" answer, so by asking different variations of it they can see how well you adapt your answer to fit what they've asked. I'm sure you did great!

 

[Louise59]

slowly but surely giving up on weil.

They did not get back to me when I emailed

 

[wz_13]

If anyone has done the assessment/VI For clydes paralegal academy and has some insight it would be greatly appreciated!🫶🏼