TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Mike Wazaoski]

PFO just came in from Bakers

What date did you do your WG?

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Does anyone have tips on handling rejection?

There is a great video done as part of the TCLA Free Course: Securing a Training Contract which includes handling rejection. Link here: https://classes.thecorporatelawacademy.com/courses/securing-a-training-contract/lectures/14845938

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

I applied for Macfarlanes Vac Scheme and was rejected post assessment centre, my feedback was valuable in identifying where to improve and it was suggested that I can apply for the direct TC if I work on the development areas.

Question: When sending an application for a direct TC in the same cycle of a vacation scheme, are there any specific changes or reflections you mention in the application which show you have reflected on the VS rejection, or do you not mention that at all? Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

 

[M0M007]

What date did you do your WG?

17/18th April

 

[M0M007]

FYI, For those who received PFOs from BM, u can ask for ur score/percentile by emailing GR.

 

[spamelinazoid]

FYI, For those who received PFOs from BM, u can ask for ur score/percentile by emailing GR.

do they say percentile or score?

 

[bibss]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from Baker? 😅 Why do firms always leave me in a limbo? lol

 

[M0M007]

do they say percentile or score?

I am not sure which is it as they did not specify. But they do send a number. If anyone happens to clarify, please do let me know whether its a score or percentile.

 

[Phoebe123451]

anything from Ashurst?

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Completed Bakers WG on 24th April and got PFO today :/ I am really curious to know what percentile makes it through!!

 

[M0M007]

anything from Ashurst?

When will Ashurst ACs be held? cause exam season is going to be end of May and early June.

 

[spamelinazoid]

When will Ashurst ACs be held? cause exam season is going to be end of May and early June.

Yeah the Bakers ACs are also end of May. Not very well thought out for students...

 

[jomar]

Bakers PFO post WG

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

I am not sure which is it as they did not specify. But they do send a number. If anyone happens to clarify, please do let me know whether its a score or percentile.

Is the number only provided for people who pass the test? I received the rejection email and no follow up is given in terms of performance in the test.

 

[M0M007]

Is the number only provided for people who pass the test? I received the rejection email and no follow up is given in terms of performance in the test.

No I replied to the rejection email requesting for it.

 

[Aliceczernia]

anything from Ashurst?

Do you know if they’ve started sending out rejection emails?

 

[Phoebe123451]

Do you know if they’ve started sending out rejection emails?

absolutely no idea, sorry!

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

I emailed graduate recruitment for my WG mark and they replied after a few minutes. I got 54%, but would be good to know what the cut off is for them and maybe what others who got to VI stage received?

 

[M0M007]

Just of out curiosity, how long did it take to improve your WG scores to get through that stage? a few months?

 

[spamelinazoid]

Just of out curiosity, how long did it take to improve your WG scores to get through that stage? a few months?

I just practised every day with the free tests I found online from the day I got the WG invite. So a week. I practiced the sections I was bad at specifically.

EDIT: Grad Rec confirmed my score, not percentile. So if you ask for a score they'll give a specific score.