TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[anonymouscatboy]

Does anyone know the preferred percentage for the Watson Glaser test at Freshfields?

 

[tjeya26]

I have just completed my Kennedys AC for the direct training contract. Anyone that has completed it as well, how did you find it?

 

[Mug Fan]

has anyone received a negative one?

My WG test score was pretty negative but don’t think that’s what they mean 😂

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

what would be an ideal WG score on the linklaters test?

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

what would be an ideal WG score on the linklaters test?

Tbh, I'm not sure it really matters. I do get the sense that they weigh the SJT stuff more. I scored in the 79th percentile in the WG aspects and still got rejected. I also recall seeing someone who scored in the 90s getting rejected.

I might add that this was for the Open Day, so not sure if things are different for the TCs/VSs.

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

How many questions were on the Hogan Lovells WG?

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

How many questions were on the Hogan Lovells WG?

40 questions
timed: 30 minutes

 

[hopefulforatc]

Any insights on the Fieldfisher Direct TC AC and Linklaters AC? What sector is the Fieldfisher case study based on this year?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Any insights on the Fieldfisher Direct TC AC and Linklaters AC? What sector is the Fieldfisher case study based on this year?

did u hear back for links ac?

 

[legalgrad]

I have just completed my Kennedys AC for the direct training contract. Anyone that has completed it as well, how did you find it?

Hi- also did mine last week. Mixed feelings because I felt like on some of the tasks I didn’t have enough time at all to give a good answer. But overall thought it was a nice AC compared to others. Wbu?

 

[LawyersWhoFifa]

Any insights on the Fieldfisher Direct TC AC and Linklaters AC? What sector is the Fieldfisher case study based on this year?

Links seem to be taking their time - have you heard?

 

[tjeya26]

Hi- also did mine last week. Mixed feelings because I felt like on some of the tasks I didn’t have enough time at all to give a good answer. But overall thought it was a nice AC compared to others. Wbu?

Yes, I completely agree with you. I wasn’t able to finish one of the written tasks. I can’t seem to gauge whether it went well or not. Can only hope for the best, I guess. How did you find the senior associate interview?

 

[legalgrad]

Yes, I completely agree with you. I wasn’t able to finish one of the written tasks. I can’t seem to gauge whether it went well or not. Can only hope for the best, I guess. How did you find the senior associate interview?

Same the first one I didn’t have enough word count and the two last ones I didn’t have enough time. The interviewer was rlly nice and I felt it wasn’t as hard as most TC interviews but with the nature of strength interviews it’s kind of hard to gauge if you hit their criteria.

 

[SamiyaJ]

Did the WBD test and scored the same as Paul Weiss lmao (21/36) but with slight variations:

Grit- 7/9
Applied intellect-3/9
Creative force- 7/9
Digital mindset- 4/9

Does anyone have any tips for how to tackle applied intellect and digital mindset?! They seem to be the 2 pillars I score quite low in.

Hoping PW and WBD benchmark is 50% or something 😭

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Did the WBD test and scored the same as Paul Weiss lmao (21/36) but with slight variations:

Grit- 7/9
Applied intellect-3/9
Creative force- 7/9
Digital mindset- 4/9

Does anyone have any tips for how to tackle applied intellect and digital mindset?! They seem to be the 2 pillars I score quite low in.

Hoping PW and WBD benchmark is 50% or something 😭

Heya I think these scores sound v good! How long did it take you to get your WBD results back? I did my test this morning and haven’t received a feedback report!

 

[SamiyaJ]

Heya I think these scores sound v good! How long did it take you to get your WBD results back? I did my test this morning and haven’t received a feedback report!

Thank you! I hope so.

I received it immediately. Have you checked your spam folder?

 

[LawyersWhoFifa]

Has anyone received a response at all? Has Linklaters gone into hibernation? Does the firm even still exist at this point? Hmm… 🤨 👀​

I’m so confused by this - surely will hear this week.

 

[yellowponytwin]

Anyone heard from CRS for direct TC (preferably Chelt office) ?? I just got that holding email on Friday and nothing since...

 

[Aug123]

Hey!! Has anyone had a final interview with Geldards before? If so, what kind of questions did they ask?☺️ thanks in advance!

 

[whywhy88]

Anyone know when HL are likely to hold ACs for the direct TC route? Praying that my app and WG score from the lift off scheme last year are good enough to get me to AC stage 🙏