TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[studenttolawyer]

Trowers PFO post SJT

same here

 

[James Wakefield]

Trowers PFO post SJT

Same. They were a back-up firm for me so not too disappointed but I did go to their open day and wrote a good application.

Must be the SJT that was the problem!

 

[SamiyaJ]

Same. They were a back-up firm for me so not too disappointed but I did go to their open day and wrote a good application.

Must be the SJT that was the problem!

Likewise (besides going to their open day) I found it to be the hardest SJT I’ve done so not surprised lol!

 

[kokoprep]

Has anyone done the Freshfields SJT before?

Any insights on the test?

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

Any insights on the test?

trowers had the same SJT as freshfields I believe- including the question sets.

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

Does anyone have any tips for Trowers AC?

 

[kokoprep]

trowers had the same SJT as freshfields I believe- including the question sets.

Hey - I haven’t taken trowers, can you please share insights?

 

[19.mfjones]

To the people hearing back from trowers atm, did yall apply to the same office? Or is it random?

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

Hey - I haven’t taken trowers, can you please share insights?

there were 6 sections- it had WG elements (conclusions, arguments and assumptions) as well as SJT elements. wouldnt require any extensive prep beforehand in my opinion. all the best!

 

[kokoprep]

there were 6 sections- it had WG elements (conclusions, arguments and assumptions) as well as SJT elements. wouldnt require any extensive prep beforehand in my opinion. all the best!

thank u so much

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

for those doing the freshfields sjt, it's just like the links capp test. the only thing different is an attention to detail task (requires no prep but focus during the test - they will test ur grammar and spelling). no advice on how to approach the sjt questions since no one can be sure if they've answered correctly or not.

edit: there is a WG portion as well, but since links capp also has one, i didnt specify it above. the only thing diff is the attention to detail task, rest everything is like the links capp

 

[andrecsaa]

Fieldfisher PFO post test (London office)

 

[lalalala]

Did they record for the freshfileds's sjt? I didn't get prompts to ask for my permission, but after I finished the test, my browser said camera and mic access were allowed 🤣

 

[kokoprep]

Did they record for the freshfileds's sjt? I didn't get prompts to ask for my permission, but after I finished the test, my browser said camera and mic access were allowed 🤣

what is it video recorded, do we need to sit in formals?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Did they record for the freshfileds's sjt? I didn't get prompts to ask for my permission, but after I finished the test, my browser said camera and mic access were allowed 🤣

i dont think so. i have a green light next to my camera that glows if it's on. it didnt glow throughout the test

what is it video recorded, do we need to sit in formals?

 

[kokoprep]

for those doing the freshfields sjt, it's just like the links capp test. the only thing different is an attention to detail task (requires no prep but focus during the test - they will test ur grammar and spelling). no advice on how to approach the sjt questions since no one can be sure if they've answered correctly or not.

edit: there is a WG portion as well, but since links capp also has one, i didnt specify it above. the only thing diff is the attention to detail task, rest everything is like the links capp

Hey are you being recorded in the test, do we need to sit in formals?

 

[lalalala]

what is it video recorded, do we need to sit in formals?

Not sure either That's why I was asking hhh

 

[kokoprep]

Not sure either That's why I was asking hhh

hey how did you find the test, also do we get an email saying if we passed or not?

 

[cjwx]

Does anyone know how long CRS takes after application submission?

 

[VMS]

Hey are you being recorded in the test, do we need to sit in formals?

My camera was actually activated for my A&O one but I had only just got a new computer so didn't realise, and I did it in my dressing gown and PJs and got to AC that year 🤣 So, no, you'll be fine in normal clothes!