TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Amma Usman]

@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!!

Hey there,

These links should help - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/guide-law-firm-practice-areas.9404/

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[Amma Usman]

does anyone know with the K&S assessment centre if you are allowed notes for the presentation

It‘s worth asking this to be sure, though I do not see why note-taking shouldn’t be allowed, unless maybe they’re assessing your ability to digest concepts quickly in constricted time-frames. However, ensure to confirm with GR as they will have the best answer to this.

 

[Ali2020]

Anyone heard back from Howard Kennedy?

 

[Tintin06]

Hogan Lovells giving anyone any news?

 

[efm99]

Anyone heard back from Howard Kennedy?

Just received email saying will hear back if invited to WG within two weeks

 

[Ali2020]

Just received email saying will hear back if invited to WG within two weeks

Same here...wondering then if unlike other firms that send the WG tests automatically, Howard Kennedy does not automatically sent to everyone and instead this is officially the next stage in their process?

 

[User5678]

Same here...wondering then if unlike other firms that send the WG tests automatically, Howard Kennedy does not automatically sent to everyone and instead this is officially the next stage in their process?

It is the next stage and not automatic

 

[lou1707]

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.

thank you!

 

[efm99]

Same here...wondering then if unlike other firms that send the WG tests automatically, Howard Kennedy does not automatically sent to everyone and instead this is officially the next stage in their process?

Seems like it is selective yep

 

[sooae]

Do we get a confirmation email after completing the Ashurst cappfinity test?

 

[Zaidoz10]

Anyone else not get that email from hogan lovells?

 

[James Wakefield]

Do we get a confirmation email after completing the Ashurst cappfinity test?

Just a feedback report 1-2 days later.

 

[Tintin06]

Hogan Lovells confirmed I passed WG. No other news from them unfortunately. Good luck to other people waiting.

 

[sooae]

Just a feedback report 1-2 days later.

i see! thank you

 

[spamelinazoid]

Anyone else not get that email from hogan lovells?

Which email?

 

[optimistic_undergrad]

Hogan Lovells confirmed I passed WG. No other news from them unfortunately. Good luck to other people waiting.

What!!??? After waiting for around 2 solid months, all you were told was that you've passed the WGT. I mean, if that's something for which HL was going to send a separate email, then why wait for 2 months?! I thought that after taking 2 months, HL would send emails telling the actual outcome of the application and not just the WGT. Also, I haven't received any such email talking about my result from WGT. Very strange....... :|

 

[spamelinazoid]

What!!??? After waiting for around 2 solid months, all you were told was that you've passed the WGT. I mean, if that's something for which HL was going to send a separate email, then why wait for 2 months?! I thought that after taking 2 months, HL would send emails telling the actual outcome of the application and not just the WGT. Also, I haven't received any such email talking about my result from WGT. Very strange....... :|

I havent either!

 

[Tintin06]

What!!??? After waiting for around 2 solid months, all you were told was that you've passed the WGT. I mean, if that's something for which HL was going to send a separate email, then why wait for 2 months?! I thought that after taking 2 months, HL would send emails telling the actual outcome of the application and not just the WGT. Also, I haven't received any such email talking about my result from WGT. Very strange....... :|

I asked what my score was. You can do the same thing.

 

[Law queries]

Hello, does anyone wanna discuss Withers feedback report? If so, please DM or react to this text. Thank you!

 

[Nidhi Agrawal]

Does anyone know when we can expect Baker McKenzie to return with shortlists for their DTC?