Training Contracts 2015 - Let the Games Begin

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Hey there

Does anybody know the average pass grade for law firm Watson Glaser tests? I have to do one by Friday as part of the application process for the Linklaters Christmas Workshop and am averaging about 70% atm on practice tests. Thanks. xxx

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Original post by LucyCharlotte91

Hey there

Does anybody know the average pass grade for law firm Watson Glaser tests? I have to do one by Friday as part of the application process for the Linklaters Christmas Workshop and am averaging about 70% atm on practice tests. Thanks. xxx

when did you hear from Linklaters? i've applied for their winter workshop but am still yet to hear a thing from them!

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Original post by danipani

when did you hear from Linklaters? i've applied for their winter workshop but am still yet to hear a thing from them!

I got a Test Invitation on Monday afternoon. I have no idea how well you have to do it in though. Just practicing as many as possible before I do the real one. Hopefully you'll hear soon. Good luck! :smile:

xxx

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Wonder if someone can give me some advice. I'm in the midst of writing an application for a Magic Circle firm TC. Last year I reached their interview stage for vac scheme and am curious as to whether it is generally regarded as a no-go submitting my TC application almost identical to my vac scheme application but with a few extra details added? I.e. would they penalise me for submitting something basically copied and pasted from last year's application?

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oliver2011

If anyone wants advice on Weil, feel free to drop me a message. I've been through the assessment process, and have a TC there to begin in 2015.

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Is there a specific Training Contract 2016 thread? Have searched high and wide without any luck

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http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2484833

Original post by danipani

Is there a specific Training Contract 2016 thread? Have searched high and wide without any luck

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I was wondering if anyone could please advise me on what sort of preparation to do for the short Winter Workshops? I have a couple coming up over the next few weeks. Am I right in thinking that firms don't interview for TCs except on the longer summer schemes? xxx

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Original post by LucyCharlotte91

I was wondering if anyone could please advise me on what sort of preparation to do for the short Winter Workshops? I have a couple coming up over the next few weeks. Am I right in thinking that firms don't interview for TCs except on the longer summer schemes? xxx

You dont really have to prepare for it, I think. You should just have a good strategy how you approach this when you are actually there. Usually those workshops are with way more people than during vac schemes, so it is unlikely that you individually will make an impression that you will be remembered. What is important is:

1. Talk to different people at the firm at different levels, i.e. partners, associates, trainees? Are they nice? What do they say about the firm etc etc

2. Focus on the presentations, they will give an invaluable insight into what the firm is proud of and why they think they are different from other firms, what are their main practice areas etc. This will be very useful if you later apply for a training contract and get invited to interview.

3. Participate in the exercises, be nice to the other participants, ask smart questions etc.

Most firms dont interview during the Workshop but having been may be an advantage when applying for a vac scheme or training contract.

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Original post by the punter

You dont really have to prepare for it, I think. You should just have a good strategy how you approach this when you are actually there. Usually those workshops are with way more people than during vac schemes, so it is unlikely that you individually will make an impression that you will be remembered. What is important is:

1. Talk to different people at the firm at different levels, i.e. partners, associates, trainees? Are they nice? What do they say about the firm etc etc

2. Focus on the presentations, they will give an invaluable insight into what the firm is proud of and why they think they are different from other firms, what are their main practice areas etc. This will be very useful if you later apply for a training contract and get invited to interview.

3. Participate in the exercises, be nice to the other participants, ask smart questions etc.

Most firms dont interview during the Workshop but having been may be an advantage when applying for a vac scheme or training contract.

Thanks very much for this. :smile:

That's really helpful. I'm pretty nervous but I'm sure they'll go ok.

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Original post by LucyCharlotte91

Thanks very much for this. :smile:

That's really helpful. I'm pretty nervous but I'm sure they'll go ok.

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