TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Has anyone received the Freshfields online law assessment? I have received mine, and planning to do it later today or tomorrow. If anyone has done it, let me know if there is a segment that includes a video interview. Thanks

weird how it's supposed to be automatic and i still haven't gotten it. anyway, how many days have they given for you to complete

 

[EA95]

weird how it's supposed to be automatic and i still haven't gotten it. anyway, how many days have they given for you to complete

From the email, I have until 9 am on 29/01/25 to complete it.

Also check your junk mail, it could be in there.

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

From the email, I have until 9 am on 29/01/25 to complete it.

Side note- they have sent me the same email 3 times now.

Also check your junk mail, it could be in there.

just got it in my inbox , thanks. wondering who is gonna take one for the team and spill the beans on how the test really is haha

 

[EA95]

just got in in my inbox , thanks. wondering who is gonna take one for the team and spill the beans on how the test really is haha

Haha all I want to know really is if there is a segment relating to a one way video interview in the test. I don’t do well in these tests in general, but that bit there will kill my chances of progressing.

 

[Mug Fan]

Just got FF SJT as well. I already have an interview for another role this afternoon anyway so will probably tackle it later this evening or tomorrow.

Is it automatic? Or does this technically mean you've "passed" the application stage if you get sent the SJT? Thought I read others had a WG invite last week, or did they mean this?

ETA: just checked their website - sounds like it's automatic. Then a WG after if your successful in the SJT! Ugh!

FOR THOSE ASKING - THE EMAIL SAYS THERE IS NO NUMERICAL REASONING OR VIDEO INTERVIEW COMPONENT.

 

[Z48]

Haha all I want to know really is if there is a segment relating to a one way video interview in the test. I don’t do well in these tests in general, but that bit there will kill my chances of progressing.

The email says “Note there is no numerical reasoning or video interview component.”

 

[g.cl.2020344]

think the WG is for the VS- I received three invited to the SJT lol

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

think the WG is for the VS- I received three invited to the SJT lol

the wg is for the direct tc too. the sjt has been introduced to filter out people even before the firm reads their apps.

 

[Mug Fan]

Haha all I want to know really is if there is a segment relating to a one way video interview in the test. I don’t do well in these tests in general, but that bit there will kill my chances of progressing.

There's not. It says so in the email.

 

[EA95]

The email says “Note there is no numerical reasoning or video interview component.”

Thank you.

 

[EA95]

There's not. It says so in the email.

Thank you, just took the time to read it now. Didn’t open the emails.

 

[Izzy1026]

Yes, there is a possibility that the university will need you to attend in person due to certain restrictions with student visas - they can often get audited on attendance for international students, and can get fined if authorities think they are bringing people in on visas who are not attending the course.

It’s probably worthwhile speaking to your firm and see if they can get you a point of contact at the university who could confirm either way. There are likely to be some exceptions too though.

Thank you Jessica, this is very helpful!

 

[Mug Fan]

There's not. It says so in the email.

Sorry, that wasn't supposed to read as "Well, duh, it says in the email!" 🤣

 

[TCseeker17]

Anyone heard back from CMS post-AC (good or bad)?

 

[jta227]

Anyone heard back from CMS post-AC (good or bad)?

When was yours?

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Has anyone done the Freshfields SJT before?

It is a new stage added this year so unless someone has been quick off the mark and done theirs already since the email it is unlikely

 

[TCseeker17]

When was yours?

Tuesday

 

[Katy12345]

It is a new stage added this year so unless someone has been quick off the mark and done theirs already since the email it is unlikely

I’ve done it, it’s okay but definitely takes longer than 60 minutes, there’s so many different sections and a lot to do

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

I’ve done it, it’s okay but definitely takes longer than 60 minutes, there’s so many different sections and a lot to do

how much of the test was watson glaser

 

[nya]

I’ve done it, it’s okay but definitely takes longer than 60 minutes, there’s so many different sections and a lot to do

is it timed?