TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[radssss]

Is it fair to assume a pfo from PHB considering they said they will get back to all applicants today

 

[millieplatt1]

Is it fair to assume a pfo from PHB considering they said they will get back to all applicants today

i saw someone on here asking for advice about the AC so i’m assuming they’ve heard, i haven’t either

 

[radssss]

i saw someone on here asking for advice about the AC so i’m assuming they’ve heard, i haven’t either

Hmm most likely a pfo then considering their ac is on 8 9 10

 

[trainee4u]

Hmm most likely a pfo then considering their ac is on 8 9 10

i assume when they said "everyone will hear whether or not" they meant it. but maybe we'll get our pfos in the morning!?

 

[iklawapps]

I saw some people got either AC offers or rejections from King & Spalding, but I haven’t received anything yet. Is anyone else in the same boat?

 

[iklawapps]

Are we assuming PFO from K&S if we haven’t heard yet?

Any news yet? I haven’t gotten anything - assuming pfo now lol

 

[wanttosolicit]

I only got to VI with my W&C vacation scheme application - is there much use applying for the training contract? I can add some significant work experience since then but apparently you should only apply twice if you were rejected post-application..!

 

[ke.nabbk26]

@Amma Usman @Andrei Radu and anyone else able to help

White & Case says "you’ll rotate through four six-month seats: one overseas, one in Finance and one in a contentious practice area."

Could you help me understand the difference between investment funds, financial regulation and private equity seats within Finance? And what kind of tasks are typically assigned in each?

Thanks!!

 

[Tintin06]

@Amma Usman @Andrei Radu and anyone else able to help

White & Case says "you’ll rotate through four six-month seats: one overseas, one in Finance and one in a contentious practice area."

Could you help me understand the difference between investment funds, financial regulation and private equity seats within Finance? And what kind of tasks are typically assigned in each?

Thanks!!

Investopedia can help with key terms. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/investment-fund.asp.

Chambers Student also explains practice areas.

 

[lou1707]

Does anyone have any insight of shoosmiths online assessment?

 

[James Wakefield]

Does anyone have any insight of shoosmiths online assessment?

It’s a cappfinity I think.

So it’ll be situational judgement questions and maybe some critical thinking/maths but that depends on the preferences of the law firm.

I’ve got 3 of them to do so I may have more insights this weekend. 😅

 

[Tintin06]

Anything from Hogan Lovells today then? Almost two months post-Watson Glaser now.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Anything from Hogan Lovells today then? Almost two months post-Watson Glaser now.

Save for the time Slaughters forgot to reject me post-application, this is the longest I have ever had to wait to hear about the next stage of an application.

 

[BealMcAlly]

Does anyone have any insight of shoosmiths online assessment?

It's strengths based/situational judgement, it's really helpful if you read their link they sent so you have their core values and competencies they look for in mind while you do it. Still answer and rank the questions as honestly as you can because at the end of the day it's about how you would make decisions as an individual.
If I remember correct when I did it for their placement(which includes TC consideration), there was no maths based test. Just ranking answers, recognising arguments section.

 

[trainee4u]

i assume when they said "everyone will hear whether or not" they meant it. but maybe we'll get our pfos in the morning!?

Have now received PFO with a "this should have gone out yesterday but our email system didn't work" apology

 

[Miss Chocolate]

It's strengths based/situational judgement, it's really helpful if you read their link they sent so you have their core values and competencies they look for in mind while you do it. Still answer and rank the questions are honestly as you can because at the end of the day it's about how you would make decisions as an individual.
If I remember correct when I did it for their placement(which includes TC consideration), there was no maths based. Just ranking answers, recognising arguments section.

Hey, is this for the current cycle or previous?

 

[TCseeker101]

Have now received PFO with a "this should have gone out yesterday but our email system didn't work" apology

It amazes me that they sifted 600 applications in less than a week

 

[radssss]

It amazes me that they sifted 600 applications in less than a week

Literally my thoughts

 

[Tintin06]

It amazes me that they sifted 600 applications in less than a week

(A)I don't think it was impossible.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

It amazes me that they sifted 600 applications in less than a week

I can vouch for the fact this is very possible even if only 1 person was screening! I have done double that in a week on my own anyway (and with no AI!!).