TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

I found out i passed just now and did it yesterday around 5pm if that helps

Did you find out? I just did mine and I was wondering if they auto-reject or if I have a shot lol

 

[norothrow324]

Did you find out? I just did mine and I was wondering if they auto-reject or if I have a shot lol

Yeah found out in about 45 mins after taking

 

[izzy1036]

Does Clifford Chance tell you your percentile/result, or do you only know whether you've passed?

 

[norothrow324]

Does Clifford Chance tell you your percentile/result, or do you only know whether you've passed?

Only that you’ve passed and nothing else

 

[Manuchelsout]

Same and checked my app portal says under review last updated 11/11

I still haven’t received A&O next steps email. Anyone else in the same position?

 

[ADKM]

If CC don’t send an email about the WG immediately or within a day, does that mean the applicant hasn’t attained their passing score seeing as many people here have received responses on their WG test pretty quickly?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Been invited to W&C direct TC assessment day. Has anyone done the TC AC with them before and have any insights/tips? Especially for the group exercise as I can't find much online about it

Good luck and congratulations you are smashing it.

Hope it goes well and remember you got this am rooting for you.

 

[kr]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I received an email on Friday morning saying I need to complete my test "within the next 2 working days". What does that mean exactly? Does that mean I have to do the test by the end of Monday or is Monday the deadline so I have to do it tonight on Sunday or is Tuesday the deadline so I am okay to do it on the Monday? Thank you

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I received an email on Friday morning saying I need to complete my test "within the next 2 working days". What does that mean exactly? Does that mean I have to do the test by the end of Monday or is Monday the deadline so I have to do it tonight on Sunday or is Tuesday the deadline so I am okay to do it on the Monday? Thank you

I would count Friday as one day and so it’s likely you will need to complete it by 23.59 tomorrow.

 

[ADKM]

Passed the CC Watson glaser test! Will take the small win! Did the test today afternoon, got the email a few minutes back

 

[Shreya Verma]

Passed the CC Watson glaser test! Will take the small win! Did the test today afternoon, got the email a few minutes back

Congratulations 🎊. Could you please give some suggestions and resources to do well in WG?

 

[ADKM]

Congratulations 🎊. Could you please give some suggestions and resources to do well in WG?

Hey, thanks. I would recommend assessment day. I found their feedback and explanation of the rules for each section very helpful, I thought the language used was very digestible as opposed to other websites. Plus it’s also very comprehensive, they have 86 questions and give 60 minutes to complete.

Secondly, I purchased a subscription from practiceaptitudetests.com

I don’t remember the price but I’m sure it wasn’t a lot. They have 20 WG tests (with timed and untimed options) and each test has 10 questions. So a total of around 228 questions to practice from.

Finally, I’d say just familiarise yourself with the rules of the test. Last week I failed the CMS WG test and realised I completely misunderstood the rules for the arguments section. I thought in arguments, one should take the statement to be true whereas it’s the other way round. You have to take the argument to be true and then evaluate if the argument directly addresses the statement and whether it’s relevant. If yes, then it’s a strong argument otherwise it’s weak. Same is the case with other sections too.

I hope this helps and wish you the best of luck!

 

[laby201]

How long did it take most people to hear back from Clifford Chance after completing the WG?

I'll be honest, I found it much harder than most of the practice tests I did

 

[Manuchelsout]

A&O email
Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.

Does this mean I failed their test.

 

[laby201]

A&O email
Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.

Does this mean I failed their test.

It says they're reviewing your application, so why would you think it means you've failed the test?!

It just sounds like an automated email to me and not something to read into

 

[Manuchelsout]

It says they're reviewing your application, so why would you think it means you've failed the test?!

It just sounds like an automated email to me and not something to read into

As some people got emails about passing the test!

 

[Jessica Booker]

A&O email
Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.

Does this mean I failed their test.

No - it’s just an automatic email to notify you they have received your test.

 

[rjay]

How long did it take most people to hear back from Clifford Chance after completing the WG?

I'll be honest, I found it much harder than most of the practice tests I did

It took me an hour and few minutes

 

[laby201]

It took me an hour and few minutes

Thanks! What exactly did the email say if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Manuchelsout]

No - it’s just an automatic email to notify you they have received your test.

Thank you