TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[CorpLaw1234]

Anyone heard back from Perkins Coie?

 

[abc124]

I got the Stephenson Harwood online assessment invite and I'm a bit conflicted as they seem to be genuinely encouraging to take your time - here's what I found on their website:

'There is no time limit for the assessment, so spend time considering each answer and revisit the assessment at a later time if you would like to.
After the assessment you will be asked to take part in a video interview. You can choose to complete this straight away or, if you are not in a suitable environment, then close the test and come back to it when you are ready. There is no time limit to prepare your answer once you have seen each question, so take your time to consider the information you would like to convey. We want to get to know you so try to relax and be yourself!'

The email I got also emphasised that the assessment is untimed - without even specifying their suggested completion time - which I thought was usually standard practice. It's my first TC cycle so I'm unfamiliar with the 'informal' rules on this sort of stuff - I was thinking completion time could be relevant in borderline cases but I'm also tempted to take my time to submit answers I'd be genuinely happy with. Could anyone more experienced please offer their views on what to do in this situation? Would really appreciate it!

 

[BillSikes]

I got the Stephenson Harwood online assessment invite and I'm a bit conflicted as they seem to be genuinely encouraging to take your time - here's what I found on their website:

'There is no time limit for the assessment, so spend time considering each answer and revisit the assessment at a later time if you would like to.
After the assessment you will be asked to take part in a video interview. You can choose to complete this straight away or, if you are not in a suitable environment, then close the test and come back to it when you are ready. There is no time limit to prepare your answer once you have seen each question, so take your time to consider the information you would like to convey. We want to get to know you so try to relax and be yourself!'

The email I got also emphasised that the assessment is untimed - without even specifying their suggested completion time - which I thought was usually standard practice. It's my first TC cycle so I'm unfamiliar with the 'informal' rules on this sort of stuff - I was thinking completion time could be relevant in borderline cases but I'm also tempted to take my time to submit answers I'd be genuinely happy with. Could anyone more experienced please offer their views on what to do in this situation? Would really appreciate it!

They have also sent a reminder e-mail today stating the deadline is Friday - instead of Monday as first claimed. Idk if this is a mistake or they have actually moved the deadline. Really annoying, I need to plan the test around my work.

 

[shays]

They have also sent a reminder e-mail today stating the deadline is Friday - instead of Monday as first claimed. Idk if this is a mistake or they have actually moved the deadline. Really annoying, I need to plan the test around my work.

right that confuses me because it doesn't make sense for the deadline to be next Friday if the AC is 25 & 26, there needs to be a week between invitation to the AC and they need some time to progress people?

 

[BillSikes]

right that confuses me because it doesn't make sense for the deadline to be next Friday if the AC is 25 & 26, there needs to be a week between invitation to the AC and they need some time to progress people?

Agreed - but now they have sent the e-mail, they may extend the time.

 

[abc124]

They have also sent a reminder e-mail today stating the deadline is Friday - instead of Monday as first claimed. Idk if this is a mistake or they have actually moved the deadline. Really annoying, I need to plan the test around my work.

I assumed it was a glitch, if our deadline was Friday 5pm they’d likely start reviewing our VIs on Monday giving them less than a week (in terms of working days) before AC starts. And I think they need to provide notice of AC (a few days I’d guess?). So reviewing + proper notice would be pretty much impossible if our deadline was 15 August. Unless we’re a tiny final batch…

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

2025? or 2026?

I applied for Bristol 2026. I know they had direct 2025 and 2026 options, plus a general 2027.

2026 and I think I indicated I wanted to be considered for 2027 too

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

I assumed it was a glitch, if our deadline was Friday 5pm they’d likely start reviewing our VIs on Monday giving them less than a week (in terms of working days) before AC starts. And I think they need to provide notice of AC (a few days I’d guess?). So reviewing + proper notice would be pretty much impossible if our deadline was 15 August. Unless we’re a tiny final batch…

Lol I rescheduled things because of the Monday deadline

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

I got the Stephenson Harwood online assessment invite and I'm a bit conflicted as they seem to be genuinely encouraging to take your time - here's what I found on their website:

'There is no time limit for the assessment, so spend time considering each answer and revisit the assessment at a later time if you would like to.
After the assessment you will be asked to take part in a video interview. You can choose to complete this straight away or, if you are not in a suitable environment, then close the test and come back to it when you are ready. There is no time limit to prepare your answer once you have seen each question, so take your time to consider the information you would like to convey. We want to get to know you so try to relax and be yourself!'

The email I got also emphasised that the assessment is untimed - without even specifying their suggested completion time - which I thought was usually standard practice. It's my first TC cycle so I'm unfamiliar with the 'informal' rules on this sort of stuff - I was thinking completion time could be relevant in borderline cases but I'm also tempted to take my time to submit answers I'd be genuinely happy with. Could anyone more experienced please offer their views on what to do in this situation? Would really appreciate it!

I’ve always taken my time and have come out of and re-entered the Amberjack untimed tests for applications with other firms. Managed to progress for a few firms so don’t think it’s a problem.

 

[abc124]

Lol I rescheduled things because of the Monday deadline

Tbf I think better safe than sorry 😭 I’m definitely submitting it on Monday

 

[abc124]

I’ve always taken my time and have come out of and re-entered the Amberjack untimed tests for applications with other firms. Managed to progress for a few firms so don’t think it’s a problem.

Thanks a lot, that’s nice to hear!!

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

I assumed it was a glitch, if our deadline was Friday 5pm they’d likely start reviewing our VIs on Monday giving them less than a week (in terms of working days) before AC starts. And I think they need to provide notice of AC (a few days I’d guess?). So reviewing + proper notice would be pretty much impossible if our deadline was 15 August. Unless we’re a tiny final batch…

Please give me at least a week's notice 😭