TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[mome101]

No but my CVMAIL portal says they were confirmed and completed and I got the report sent to me right after.

How long did it take for you to receive your report? I finished my test a couple of hours ago and haven't received anything yet.

 

[mome101]

Guys, require some advice. Received the mail from BM re: the WG. It says, "If you wish to receive an adjusted version of this assessment due to a disability or a health condition..." Now I have come across several applications which provide this option but I'm never really sure if I can take it. I am neurodivergent, but only recently diagnosed so never had any adjustments made ever before. But I think this can help me. Should I mail them asking for an adjustment, and is it ok to do so whenever there is a provision like this in applications?

Yes, definitely. I have ADHD and I don't think asking for reasonable adjustments will hamper your chances. Remember that this is not about getting an unfair advantage but having an equal playing field. You can search up some of the normal adjustments given for your neurodivergence, such as extra time, different format, etc., and then email the grad rec about that. I emailed Baker and they immediately responded with the adjustments that were suitable for me. Hope this helps.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it advisable to mention the same commercial story when applying to different law firms considering they have strengths in similar practice areas? @Jessica Booker

You can mention the same story if you think it is equally as relevant to the different firms - I don't see the harm in repeating it as the firms wouldn't know you have said it to other firms (whether in an application or interview).

However, I would encourage people to not be over-reliant on one story. Even in one interview, you could easily be asked about multiple stories/subjects, and so I think it is worthwhile having a few to hand, particularly over the course of a recruitment cycle across multiple firms.

 

[ADKM]

You can mention the same story if you think it is equally as relevant to the different firms - I don't see the harm in repeating it as the firms wouldn't know you have said it to other firms (whether in an application or interview).

However, I would encourage people to not be over-reliant on one story. Even in one interview, you could easily be asked about multiple stories/subjects, and so I think it is worthwhile having a few to hand, particularly over the course of a recruitment cycle across multiple firms.

Thank you, Jessica!

 

[jomar]

How long did it take for you to receive your report? I finished my test a couple of hours ago and haven't received anything yet.

Like 5 mins

 

[IT7]

I’ve received an email from Baker McKenzie saying that they will be sending me the Watson Glaser test in the next couple of days. This is for the direct TC application.

Does anyone know if this automatic?

Hi, when did you apply?

 

[newtothis]

Hi, when did you apply?

Sometime in February or early March, I think.

 

[Humanoidlawyer]

Yes, definitely. I have ADHD and I don't think asking for reasonable adjustments will hamper your chances. Remember that this is not about getting an unfair advantage but having an equal playing field. You can search up some of the normal adjustments given for your neurodivergence, such as extra time, different format, etc., and then email the grad rec about that. I emailed Baker and they immediately responded with the adjustments that were suitable for me. Hope this helps.

Thanks a bunch!

 

[aphelion]

Sorry to hear this but surely they'll sympathise! Have you done the VI yet and have any tips? No clue to what expect...

I've been putting it off because I hate pre-recorded interviews lmfaoooo - I'll probably do it Sunday. I read some older comments from people who said you can't really prepare for it but there's no guarantee they haven't changed the questions since then. Still, I'm betting they'll ask really wildcard questions rather than the more standard ones.

 

[Ghassen]

They havent held any ACs for the London route as far as I am aware. Btw did your route include their new test or was it a WG?

Thanks for sharing this. It was the Legal High Potential Assessment + Video interview.
I am not sure if this is the new test or not, but definitely, there's no WG test.

 

[turtlebrownrice]

anyone heard from king & spalding?

 

[latte23]

hi guys, should i assume PFO from HL if i haven't heard anything now? i remember people saying that HL would respond by mid-march

 

[spamelinazoid]

anyone apply near the Baker McKenzie deadline and get a WG invite yet?

 

[Eleanor]

Bird&Bird AC - does anyone have any insight as to what to expect?

 

[O]

Thanks for sharing this. It was the Legal High Potential Assessment + Video interview.
I am not sure if this is the new test or not, but definitely, there's no WG test.

Thanks for letting me know. How did you find the test and what does it consist of (apologies if the email contains instructions, but they have not invited anyone to it yet for London TC)? I applied last year and reached TI stage and the preceding step was just a WG. Curious to hear your input.

 

[Lian Lian]

Baker WG invite! This is my first time passing the initial application stage. 😭💞

 

[jomar]

If I did not get BM WG for Direct TC you think its a PFO?

 

[newtothis]

If I did not get BM WG for Direct TC you think its a PFO?

Their applications only just closed. I would wait for at least 2 weeks before making any assumptions.

Their AC dates are all in mid-end May

 

[M0M007]

If I did not get BM WG for Direct TC you think its a PFO?

Wait till mid-April cause the email I got after submitting my app said they ll send WG invites by mid-April.

 

[jomar]

Wait till mid-April cause the email I got after submitting my app said they ll send WG invites by mid-April.

Did you get more than one email after you submitted your application?