TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[itsfearless15]

Hi, does anyone know if after passing the Clifford Chance WG, the score is taken into account any further in conjunction with your application? Or is it just a matter of passing the benchmark to get to review, where the score is then disregarded? Thank you!

 

[mg42guy32]

CC WG rejection, first WG rejection I've had from the few I've done. Surprising and annoying haha. Does anyone iknow what the threshold is for them this cycle?

 

[User22022002]

CC WG rejection, first WG rejection I've had from the few I've done. Surprising and annoying haha. Does anyone iknow what the threshold is for them this cycle?

I do a couple practice questions for each section right before starting the test. However, to avoid fatigue don’t over practice and then start the test. If you feel you need more practice, continue and I’d advise to start the test the following day.

If you have passed a few before don't panic and trust you can do it! Mistakes happen. Make sure you are thinking correctly for each stage as they require differing thought processes. I have each section (and tips) written out as I work through to help me get into the right mindset.

For example, deductions effectively require you to remove all prior experience/prejudice from your mind and focus solely on the information given to you. Treat it literally as a logic puzzle. You can use algebra if that helps! I also advise familiarising yourself with what “all” and “some” mean as they are often used within proposed conclusions.

Some = more than one, but less that every / all. It’s a purposefully vague quantifier so don’t fall into its trap!

Remember deductions is a strict language game.
Whether you agree or not is immaterial.

If the conclusion doesn’t fall within the rules = conclusion doesn’t follow

If the conclusion is about something not mentioned = conclusion doesn’t follow

Good luck!

 

[User22022002]

Has anyone heard back from Milbank 2nd test (critical thinking)? I got an email saying I missed the deadline to do it but I had completed it a few days before. Thankfully they allowed me to re-complete it but now I’m worried I don’t exist in their database!

 

[UB1967]

Has anyone heard back from A&O Shearman post online assessment?

 

[mg42guy32]

I do a couple practice questions for each section right before starting the test. However, to avoid fatigue don’t over practice and then start the test. If you feel you need more practice, continue and I’d advise to start the test the following day.

If you have passed a few before don't panic and trust you can do it! Mistakes happen. Make sure you are thinking correctly for each stage as they require differing thought processes. I have each section (and tips) written out as I work through to help me get into the right mindset.

For example, deductions effectively require you to remove all prior experience/prejudice from your mind and focus solely on the information given to you. Treat it literally as a logic puzzle. You can use algebra if that helps! I also advise familiarising yourself with what “all” and “some” mean as they are often used within proposed conclusions.

Some = more than one, but less that every / all. It’s a purposefully vague quantifier so don’t fall into its trap!

Remember deductions is a strict language game.
Whether you agree or not is immaterial.

If the conclusion doesn’t fall within the rules = conclusion doesn’t follow

If the conclusion is about something not mentioned = conclusion doesn’t follow

Good luck!

Thank you, I think I will start to do a couple more practice qs before each test!

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

Anyone heard back from Weil ?

 

[Irishman11]

When would you think Freshfields will get back

 

[Irishman11]

Do Stephenson Harwood usually take long to reply?

 

[hmevey]

CMS rejection quite sad as i think this was my best application for this cycle- I had in-depth answers, attended the firms events, met trainees and partners, i have commercial law paralegal experience so i'm not feeling to hopeful going forward. Maybe it was my WG- i was averaging 70% on my practices?

 

[MaryAra299]

Hi, for Freshfields' sjts I got championing our clients and giving them edge, challenging ourselves and delivering extraordinary outcomes as top strengths and teamwork and thriving under pressure as weaknesses. Am I cooked? Feel like this is so weak for a tc, I wanted to apply for a vac scheme but couldn't since I am a graduate and so not eligible. Plus I don't have any experience working or doing vacation schemes at law firms. Just voluntary placements and advice clinics. Feeling so disappointed. Can anyone who progressed after this in previous cycles share their results please.

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

on fieldfisher app, do we have to give details of each module we took at university or just overall grade?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hi, for Freshfields' sjts I got championing our clients and giving them edge, challenging ourselves and delivering extraordinary outcomes as top strengths and teamwork and thriving under pressure as weaknesses. Am I cooked? Feel like this is so weak for a tc, I wanted to apply for a vac scheme but couldn't since I am a graduate and so not eligible. Plus I don't have any experience working or doing vacation schemes at law firms. Just voluntary placements and advice clinics. Feeling so disappointed. Can anyone who progressed after this in previous cycles share their results please.

Hi!

I'm not too sure on how firms assess these tests, but I don't think having those areas as weaknesses is an automatic rejection. It's important to remember that just because they have been ranked as a "weaknesses", this doesn't necessarily mean that you scored badly in those traits - it just means they were your lowest scoring overall. You could still have scored highly across all of them!

It's difficult to predict these tests but, inevitably, everyone will be assigned a weakness, and I would try not to worry too much about what weakness you are given as none of them are necessarily a 'good one' to have

 

[Kakaboo]

CMS Manchester rejection

 

[Kakaboo]

Does anyone know of any in house tc’s that don’t ask for high a levels?

 

[Singh241]

Any insights on FF Stage 2 would be really appreciated! SO STRESSED!!!!

 

[SemperParatus]

I applied to Fieldfisher 16th November (3 weeks and 5 days ago) and still nothing bruh, not even a test invite, defo exceed the entry requirements, I feel like emailing them asking for a pfo😂