TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Amma Usman]

PFO from Clyde & Co Dubai... feeling very defeated

Hi @nyanchan22 , I’m really sorry about the PFO, I know how things like this can hurt as I have certainly been in that situation with firms many times. The best thing I can share which personally helped me every time was to first take a moment to feel what you’re feeling. Taking a moment to capture all your emotions and let them flow through you prevents burnout from immediately shooting back to applications. This enables you to get some moment of self reflection, and understand areas for improvement, before coming back to new applications stronger. PS: always remember you have a community here to lean on. Keep going and keep shooting, that offer letter is coming - but remember it will only come if you do not give up. Xx

 

[James Wakefield]

Everyone just get the Womble Webinar invite?

Works for me because I have an interview earlier in the day but feel sorry for people if it’s too short notice/ they’re at an AC or something.

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

Everyone just get the Womble Webinar invite?

Works for me because I have an interview earlier in the day but feel sorry for people if it’s too short notice/ they’re at an AC or something.

Last cycle it was recorded so people who couldn't make it can watch it...

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Everyone just get the Womble Webinar invite?

Works for me because I have an interview earlier in the day but feel sorry for people if it’s too short notice/ they’re at an AC or something.

I want to attend the webinar but idk if its a waste of time if I don't get progressed to the next round, as my test results weren't my best.

 

[jaccobbhx]

Has anyone heard back from Freshfields today?

 

[norothrow324]

just did the Mayer Brown test - quite interesting, seems that considering they ask for no application Qs and don't have a WG, they REALLY care about cultural fit. The test was essentially all about that. Interesting approach

 

[👩🎓]

Does anyone know when HFW start their ACs for direct TCs?

 

[cjwx]

I’m doing withers’ test and I am SOOO sure their multiple choice options are wrong for one of the questions. There are also grammatical errors in the questions themselves 😂😂😂😂

 

[kokoprep]

Has anyone heard back from Freshfields today?

heard back with PFO

 

[Amma Usman]

Thanks Amma!

I had one more question. If during an assessment centre I am given an article and asked to summarise it, what structure would you recommend following?

Would it be
1. State the key point of the article and speak briefly about what you are going to talk about.
2. Signpost and go a bit more into detail
3. Reflect on its implications on the commercial world and commercial law firms
4. What strategies the law firm should apply to capitalise on or tackle the issue
5. Conclude by stating the main points again


I would be very grateful if you could please share your thoughts

This is great. I have nothing to add really. You could also consider any policy issues/questions raised.

 

[RVD23]

I’m doing withers’ test and I am SOOO sure their multiple choice options are wrong for one of the questions. There are also grammatical errors in the questions themselves 😂😂😂😂

Same! the right answer in one of the critical analysis questions is defo no there so I picked the next big thing hahaha

 

[cjwx]

Same! the right answer in one of the critical analysis questions is defo no there so I picked the next big thing hahaha

Did you get a confirmation email for your test

 

[BM99]

Is anyone’s Links app still on 66%….

 

[mg42guy32]

Does Trowers provide a feedback report for the cappfinity assessment?

Did you receive one

 

[cjwx]

Same! the right answer in one of the critical analysis questions is defo no there so I picked the next big thing hahaha

For me it was one of the maths questions. The answer was just not in the multiple choice options I just used the answer closest to the number that I got.

 

[Lawlawlaw2]

Were the DWF VIs that some people got for VS or DTC?

 

[jaccobbhx]

heard back with PFO

same here

 

[RVD23]

For me it was one of the maths questions. The answer was just not in the multiple choice options I just used the answer closest to the number that I got.

Yeah that's the one I meant haha, maybe that's on purpose? can't imagine why tho

 

[anonymous.15]

pfo from Paul Weiss, finally all rejections from applications this cycle. life doesn't feel real

 

[RVD23]

Did you get a confirmation email for your test

Just a generic one