TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Zaidoz10]

Someone who did a VS with them said that they have filled all their London TC places and the person was offered a Bristol TC instead.

Lovely.

 

[Noodles]

You are on the old qualification system then. You are not doing anything related to the SQE, and just need to complete the old process of LPC, Period of Recognised Training and PSC.

Hi Jessica,
I've just completed the LPC myself (so 2023) as the last cohort eligible to take that route.
Does this put me in the old qualification system where I just do the LPC, Period of Recognised Training, and PSC?
Or exempt from SQE1 but potentially need to do SQE2 depending on the firm?
I've had some conflicting information given to me so would appreciate any clarification you can offer!
Thanks

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi Jessica,
I've just completed the LPC myself (so 2023) as the last cohort eligible to take that route.
Does this put me in the old qualification system where I just do the LPC, Period of Recognised Training, and PSC?
Or exempt from SQE1 but potentially need to do SQE2 depending on the firm?
I've had some conflicting information given to me so would appreciate any clarification you can offer!
Thanks

Just to clarify, anyone who started or completed a law degree or GDL before December 2021 will be eligible to take the LPC route still until 2032.

It depends on what each firm is willing to offer you. It will either be:

A period of recognised training, where you will need to see three distinct area of law and complete the PSC. In the format, you are effectively tied to the firm for two years until you qualify.

Or

A SQE training opportunity where you are accumulating qualifying work experience. In this opportunity, you’ll be exempt from SQE1 where you have passed the LPC, but will need to complete SQE2 and accumulate two years of qualifying work experience with up to four organisations.

 

[Noodles]

Just to clarify, anyone who started or completed a law degree or GDL before December 2021 will be eligible to take the LPC route still until 2032.

It depends on what each firm is willing to offer you. It will either be:

A period of recognised training, where you will need to see three distinct area of law and complete the PSC. In the format, you are effectively tied to the firm for two years until you qualify.

Or

A SQE training opportunity where you are accumulating qualifying work experience. In this opportunity, you’ll be exempt from SQE1 where you have passed the LPC, but will need to complete SQE2 and accumulate two years of qualifying work experience with up to four organisations.

Ah, thank you!

 

[NMA]

Is anyone still waiting for a PFO or voice interview invite from Addleshaw after submitting their application?

ive seen people saying 'voice interview' regarding addleshaw - do you mean a telephone interview or video interview like with pre recorded questions?

 

[AB]

Hi all, I’ve been invited to an ac with BCLP ( despite an awful interview (my fault / the associates were lovely)) and was wondering if anyone has completed an assessment center with BCLP and has any tips?

Was also wondering if anyone has any tips for bad nerves ? I tend to get really nervous ( especially with partners) and end up mixing my words up. How can I appear confident?

Video Interview: 27 July 2023
Heard back: 8 August 2023

It's 4 people per assessment center and there is only one slot so I am assuming they are sending more out.

 

[tulaie]

Hi all, I’ve been invited to an ac with BCLP ( despite an awful interview (my fault / the associates were lovely)) and was wondering if anyone has completed an assessment centre with BCLP and has any tips?

Was also wondering if anyone has any tips for bad nerves ? I tend to get really nervous ( especially with partners) and end up mixing my words up. How can I appear confident?

I was offered a tc with bclp, so happy to chat if you want to drop me a dm

 

[LJ]

ive seen people saying 'voice interview' regarding addleshaw - do you mean a telephone interview or video interview like with pre recorded questions?

It’s a pre recorded interview the same as a video one but they can only listen to the audio.

 

[Mae East]

Has anyone else also been told by Eversheds that their TC application won't be considered because they've filled all the spots from their Vacation Scheme? I'm really unimpressed. I think so many law firms just completely disregard applicants and how long is spent on applications.

They did last year too They sent out a generic email saying that your app would otherwise be considered positively … some lines like that… i think it’s a complete disregard to applicants as well particularly considering that they require us to write quite a long app

 

[Zaidoz10]

Does anyone know what White & Case’s policy is on re-sitting LPC exams?

 

[Tintin06]

NRF Subject Access Request response:

"It is not usually in the firm’s policy to share Watson Glaser and Arctic Shores scores but we can confirm you scored in the lower 7th percentile against the norm group in the Watson Glaser test and you scored 31 in the Arctic Shores test. The reason your application was not progressed to the next stage was due to you not meeting the benchmark on either test. "

 

[CallumJR]

NRF Subject Access Request response:

"It is not usually in the firm’s policy to share Watson Glaser and Arctic Shores scores but we can confirm you scored in the lower 7th percentile against the norm group in the Watson Glaser test and you scored 31 in the Arctic Shores test. The reason your application was not progressed to the next stage was due to you not meeting the benchmark on either test. "

lower 7th percentile?!!! Dear Maxim Parr-Reid, this means out of 100 people 93 people scored higher than you.
You can private message me, and I am happy to share any tips and strategies I apply to solve the WG. So far, I have passed every WG.


Are you sure you logged correctly all your answers and completed all 40 questions?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

NRF WG test invite finally. Got the test invite this morning but it says I have to do WG by 4PM today is that correct. Was that for everyone else also.

 

[bibss]

Did anyone use Jobtestprep to practice WG? Does anyone recommend it? I used to pass the test up to 6 months ago, but I think I need to refresh my technique. I struggle with the inferences section the most😭

 

[bibss]

NRF WG test invite finally. Got the test invite this morning but it says I have to do WG by 4PM today is that correct. Was that for everyone else also.

They give you one week to do it

 

[Asil Ahmad]

They give you one week to do it

Thank you for this. It is weird as in the email it says 4PM 10th August.

 

[Tintin06]

lower 7th percentile?!!! Dear Maxim Parr-Reid, this means out of 100 people 93 people scored higher than you.
You can private message me, and I am happy to share any tips and strategies I apply to solve the WG. So far, I have passed every WG.


Are you sure you logged correctly all your answers and completed all 40 questions?

That would be appreciated. I’ve not passed any WG I’ve taken since 2017, and did VSs at firms that don’t rely on it like Slaughters, Debevoise and Travers. I also got the V&E VI, and ACs at Cleary, Jones Day and Milbank who don’t use the WG.

My highest WG score ever was 77% for HL in 2020.

I’m unsure whether to focus on firms that don’t use any psychometric testing or invest time into the WG as well as networking and application technique.

 

[Marissa]

Thank you for this. It is weird as in the email it says 4PM 10th August.

very likely that thats a typo. Id say wait till you get your Arctic Shores invite and check the deadline stated in the email.

in my NRF WG invite email , it said TC for 2022, which was clearly a typo.

 

[bibss]

Thank you for this. It is weird as in the email it says 4PM 10th August.

Yes, it is! I would suggest emailing them !

 

[Asil Ahmad]

very likely that thats a typo. Id say wait till you get your Arctic Shores invite and check the deadline stated in the email.

in my NRF WG invite email , it said TC for 2022, which was clearly a typo.

Yes I know and mine says for 2025 TC but will drop them an email.