TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[FKJJ]

Any news from Goodwin anyone?

 

[Bubbles]

Anyone heard from Farrers?

 

[kmo20]

Hogan Lovells graduate recruitment said that they will be sending out Watson Glaser tests in the next 3 weeks for anyone still waiting to receive the test post-application

 

[PirateShip]

Any news from Goodwin anyone?

Looking at messages from last year, it doesn't seem they get back to anyone until August. Seems like ages since I submitted my app!

 

[zizszhplum]

Just had a question if anyone could help. Would really appreciate your input @Jessica Booker ! I previously slipped up in a TC interview with Grad Recruitment when she asked about a recent deal that the firm had been involved in - I had not researched this. Since that interview, where I can, I try and talk about a recent deal and why it has interested me as my second or third point when answering "Why this firm?." However, I have another interview coming up with Grad Recruitment for a different firm and I am wondering whether I should just be waiting for the interviewer to specifically ask me about a deal before mentioning it as I don't want to get too ahead of myself, instead of mentioning it when asked "why this firm."

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Just had a question if anyone could help. Would really appreciate your input @Jessica Booker ! I previously slipped up in a TC interview with Grad Recruitment when she asked about a recent deal that the firm had been involved in - I had not researched this. Since that interview, where I can, I try and talk about a recent deal and why it has interested me as my second or third point when answering "Why this firm?." However, I have another interview coming up with Grad Recruitment for a different firm and I am wondering whether I should just be waiting for the interviewer to specifically ask me about a deal before mentioning it as I don't want to get too ahead of myself, instead of mentioning it when asked "why this firm."

Not Jessica obviously but I did face this exact issue while I was framing my answers to different questions. What I did was that I prepared two deals instead of jut one. One deal can be exhaustive and detailed and you could use this one for " A recent deal..?" but you could prepare another deal for your "Why this firm"

 

[zizszhplum]

Not Jessica obviously but I did face this exact issue while I was framing my answers to different questions. What I did was that I prepared two deals instead of jut one. One deal can be exhaustive and detailed and you could use this one for " A recent deal..?" but you could prepare another deal for your "Why this firm"

Amazing thank you so much, was thinking of doing this.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Just had a question if anyone could help. Would really appreciate your input @Jessica Booker ! I previously slipped up in a TC interview with Grad Recruitment when she asked about a recent deal that the firm had been involved in - I had not researched this. Since that interview, where I can, I try and talk about a recent deal and why it has interested me as my second or third point when answering "Why this firm?." However, I have another interview coming up with Grad Recruitment for a different firm and I am wondering whether I should just be waiting for the interviewer to specifically ask me about a deal before mentioning it as I don't want to get too ahead of myself, instead of mentioning it when asked "why this firm."

I personally think talking about a deal only really works if you are explicitly asked to provide one.

I have seen people talk about deals in the motivations for a firm but you don’t need to describe the deal - the only bit that is relevant is why that work appeals to you. Remember that specific deal isn’t going to happen again, and so you won’t work on it, so describing it isn’t really useful in your answer. What’s more important is pulling out the themes as to why the deal aligns with your career aspirations.

 

[zizszhplum]

I personally think talking about a deal only really works if you are explicitly asked to provide one.

I have seen people talk about deals in the motivations for a firm but you don’t need to describe the deal - the only bit that is relevant is why that work appeals to you. Remember that specific deal isn’t going to happen again, and so you won’t work on it, so describing it isn’t really useful in your answer. What’s more important is pulling out the themes as to why the deal aligns with your career aspirations.

Thanks so much Jessica, this makes sense!

 

[FKJJ]

Looking at messages from last year, it doesn't seem they get back to anyone until August. Seems like ages since I submitted my app!

Thank you for the info. 😊I know it seems long!

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Hi there - you can message Chloe directly via [email protected]

Hi, @Jessica Booker. Hope you are doing well. I had emailed Chloe regarding the issue but looks like she's missed my email. I have my mock interview with her tomorrow. I'd be grateful if you could pass on this message to her if possible so that she could incorporate the clarification. Thanks in advance.

 

[bibss]

BCLP PFO post tests! Knew this would be coming from the moment I got the holding email in June lol

 

[Z_H02]

Hogan Lovells graduate recruitment said that they will be sending out Watson Glaser tests in the next 3 weeks for anyone still waiting to receive the test post-application

HI! Thank you for the info. Does everyone submit before the deadline get a WG invitation? Since they review on rolling basis.

 

[nbpp48]

Hi Guys, anyone here had gone through a case study exercise before in Assessment day. I have one for Cripps and I am not sure if this is a group task or an individual task etc?

How was the AC? I have one tomorrow

 

[nbpp48]

Anyone heard from Farrers?

Offered interview yesterday

 

[nbpp48]

Looks like they send out WG from Freshfields in batches. Anyone have any feedback? Is it timed? More difficult than the average WG test?

Completed mine yesterday. Was fine. Normal WG. 40 questions in 30 mins.

 

[Emilia]

Offered interview yesterday

If you don’t mind me asking was this for a direct TC application and did Farrers call you or email you?

 

[nbpp48]

If you don’t mind me asking was this for a direct TC application and did Farrers call you or email you?

Direct TC. Email.

 

[wz_13]

Anyone heard back from farrers?

 

[sxw517]

Any noise from Orrick?