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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

wanttosolicit

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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..!
 

andrecsaa

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    @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!!
     
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    Tintin06

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    @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.
     

    apap

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    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.
     
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    Miss Chocolate

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    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?
     


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