TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[pleasepleaseplease]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I received an invite to do the Freshfields WG test which also contained a link to do a practice test. I clicked on the link to check whether it was working and closed the window after. When I try to access the test now, it doesn't let me do it. Do you think it would be detrimental to ask the recruitment team to send me a new link? In case it may showcase me as not having attention to detail or another competency required for a lawyer.

@Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam I would also appreciate your input as well. I am just conscious I will need to email them for a practice test soon as the deadline to complete the test is early morning on Friday. Thanks!

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

@Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam I would also appreciate your input as well. I am just conscious I will need to email them for a practice test soon as the deadline to complete the test is early morning on Friday. Thanks!

Hiya @pleasepleaseplease

@Jessica Booker might have a different view on this, but I don’t think this is something that would count against you. In my experience, firms generally want candidates to be able to complete their assessments without technical barriers getting in the way.

I'd definitely encourage you to get in touch with the recruitment team. I wouldn’t worry too much about whether this reflects badly on you, because it seems to be a technical issue rather than anything to do with attention to detail, and it’s not clear why you’re unable to access the test now. You can keep your message to them simple: just let them know that you’ve been trying to access the test but haven’t had any success, and ask whether they know what might be causing the issue or if it’s possible to receive a new link. It’s best to reach out as soon as possible so they have time to resolve it for you.

Best of luck with the Watson Glaser!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam I would also appreciate your input as well. I am just conscious I will need to email them for a practice test soon as the deadline to complete the test is early morning on Friday. Thanks!

I don't think this will work against you but I just think it maybe that the firm might not be able to reset the practice test or may not pick up the email before Friday.

You may want to try accessing the practice test either from another device or clearing your cookies to see if that allows you to take the test that way.

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Hiya @pleasepleaseplease

@Jessica Booker might have a different view on this, but I don’t think this is something that would count against you. In my experience, firms generally want candidates to be able to complete their assessments without technical barriers getting in the way.

I'd definitely encourage you to get in touch with the recruitment team. I wouldn’t worry too much about whether this reflects badly on you, because it seems to be a technical issue rather than anything to do with attention to detail, and it’s not clear why you’re unable to access the test now. You can keep your message to them simple: just let them know that you’ve been trying to access the test but haven’t had any success, and ask whether they know what might be causing the issue or if it’s possible to receive a new link. It’s best to reach out as soon as possible so they have time to resolve it for you.

Best of luck with the Watson Glaser!

I don't think this will work against you but I just think it maybe that the firm might not be able to reset the practice test or may not pick up the email before Friday.

You may want to try accessing the practice test either from another device or clearing your cookies to see if that allows you to take the test that way.

Thanks both for your advice. I tried clearing cookies and accessing from a different device but it didn't work so I have emailed them. If I don't get a response from them soon enough, I will just simply do the test.

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Thanks both for your advice. I tried clearing cookies and accessing from a different device but it didn't work so I have emailed them. If I don't get a response from them soon enough, I will just simply do the test.

If you can’t access the Freshfields specific practice test you could use other practice tests instead before doing the actual WGT. I have quoted a post by @Andrei Radu that has some listed examples below which I hope could be useful.​

Hi @theonecompetant I will list bellow some of the psychometric test resources I have found.

For free WG practice tests, see:

• Clifford Chance Free Practice Test
• The Lawyer Portal Free Practice Test
• Pearson Free Practice Test
• Practice Aptitude Tests Free Practice Test
• Assessment Day Free Practice Test

For free SJT practice tests, see:

• A list with multiple links to free SJT tests
• Lawtests free SJT test
• Assessment Day free SJT test
• A useful Lawyer Poral article breaking down SJTs

For WG/SJT/other tests resources available on a subscription/fee basis, look at:

• TCLA's excellent course on the WG test
• Practice Aptitude Tests full subscription packages

 

[floral.tcla]

Hello! Does anyone have any advice for answering the following question? If you help, I will give you unlimited virtual cookies ))

‘In no more than 500 words, please tell us about your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of. How will these experiences help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer? Please note your interviewers will have access to this answer only at interview should you be invited to an assessment day. The rest of the assessment process is entirely CV blind.’

Thanks and good luck!

 

[Andrei Radu]

Hello! Does anyone have any advice for answering the following question? If you help, I will give you unlimited virtual cookies ))

‘In no more than 500 words, please tell us about your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of. How will these experiences help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer? Please note your interviewers will have access to this answer only at interview should you be invited to an assessment day. The rest of the assessment process is entirely CV blind.’

Thanks and good luck!

Hey @floral.tcla I recently reviewed someone's answer to this question and they had previously managed to speak with a graduate recruiter about it at a Clifford Chance event. The recruiter's advice was the following:

1. You should take around 200 words to ensure you properly elaborate on the achievement of importance and make sure you explain the reason it is your proudest accomplishment.
2. Take the rest 300 words to go through at least one extra curricular and one position of responsibility. Use the STAR structure and be very specific in describing the exact things you did.
3. Whenever possible, quantify your results and explain your performance in the context of how competitive it was.
4. Explain the relevance of each of the experiences you mention for the day to day job of a trainee/junior associate, and when possible make links to the specific features of Clifford Chance that distinguish it from other firms.

 

[LB24]

DAC Beachcroft critical thinking test invite!

 

[LB24]

DTC or SVS?

DTC

 

[floral.tcla]

Hey @floral.tcla I recently reviewed someone's answer to this question and they had previously managed to speak with a graduate recruiter about it at a Clifford Chance event. The recruiter's advice was the following:

1. You should take around 200 words to ensure you properly elaborate on the achievement of importance and make sure you explain the reason it is your proudest accomplishment.
2. Take the rest 300 words to go through at least one extra curricular and one position of responsibility. Use the STAR structure and be very specific in describing the exact things you did.
3. Whenever possible, quantify your results and explain your performance in the context of how competitive it was.
4. Explain the relevance of each of the experiences you mention for the day to day job of a trainee/junior associate, and when possible make links to the specific features of Clifford Chance that distinguish it from other firms.

Thank you so much Andrei

 

[gazdgazd11]

DAC Beachcroft critical thinking test invite!

Congrats! When did u do your VI?

 

[kokoprep]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I received an invite to do the Freshfields WG test which also contained a link to do a practice test. I clicked on the link to check whether it was working and closed the window after. When I try to access the practice test now, it doesn't let me do it. Do you think it would be detrimental to ask the recruitment team to send me a new link to the practice test? In case it may showcase me as not having attention to detail or another competency required for a lawyer.

Hey - I opened the link and it showed, I had already filled the form - which was strange.

 

[kokoprep]

Has anyone taken the Freshfields actual WG test and has any advice?

 

[Bottega_Veneta]

Any news from Latham?

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

If you can’t access the Freshfields specific practice test you could use other practice tests instead before doing the actual WGT. I have quoted a post by @Andrei Radu that has some listed examples below which I hope could be useful.

Thank you very much!

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Hey - I opened the link and it showed, I had already filled the form - which was strange.

Grad rec responded and said to use this practice test instead

United Kingdom Careers | Freshfields

Discover rewarding career opportunities with our law firm. Whether you're a lawyer or part of our Business Services team in Finance, HR, Communications, or Business Development, we provide support, innovation, and growth. With offices in London and Manchester, we collaborate seamlessly to lead...

www.freshfields.com

 

[SamiyaJ]

Morning all!

Do we think Goodwin will start getting back to us this week (post VI for DTC)? Starting to feel quite impatient as I’m not having much luck elsewhere

 

[kokoprep]

Grad rec responded and said to use this practice test instead

United Kingdom Careers | Freshfields

Discover rewarding career opportunities with our law firm. Whether you're a lawyer or part of our Business Services team in Finance, HR, Communications, or Business Development, we provide support, innovation, and growth. With offices in London and Manchester, we collaborate seamlessly to lead...

www.freshfields.com

Thank you!!!

 

[Deleted member 31571]

Has anyone that applied to Curtis recently heard back? I submitted my app 2 weeks ago and now it’s 5 days past deadline, no confirmation email or anything. I understand that they don’t inform unsuccessful applicants, has anyone been succesful?

 

[Z48]

Has anyone that applied to Curtis recently heard back? I submitted my app 2 weeks ago and now it’s 5 days past deadline, no confirmation email or anything. I understand that they don’t inform unsuccessful applicants, has anyone been succesful?

Did you receive an automated email response? I think that’s the confirmation.

I applied in late November and haven’t heard anything, but I believe they are non-rolling. If they only started reviewing 5 days ago people might not hear back for a while