TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[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!

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Can anyone who will take the freshfields sjt update if they were recording or not. I did it in my bed with a very stupid posture

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

Can someone remind me when we expect to hear back from CC TC assessment centres?

Just wondering if anyone had an answer to this? The virtual q&a said the week of the 3rd of february but at the AC, grad rec said late jan/early feb?

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

linklaters' automated mail says they will respond to applications in January 2025. does anyone know if they have said otherwise elsewhere? also, has anyone heard back from goodwin post VI?

 

[19.mfjones]

Trowers pfo mancs 🙃

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

linklaters' automated mail says they will respond to applications in January 2025. does anyone know if they have said otherwise elsewhere? also, has anyone heard back from goodwin post VI?

hey sorry this is unrelated but just wanted to be sure. so freshfields really did not ask for permission nor did they record automatically (im so paranoid pls bear with me). could you pls confirm

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

hey sorry this is unrelated but just wanted to be sure. so freshfields really did not ask for permission nor did they record automatically (im so paranoid pls bear with me). could you pls confirm

they did not record- my system always asks for permission before allowing even google meet to record video or audio. plus, the green light on the system goes on if my video is recorded. also, the same test was given for trowers and they also did not record.

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

they did not record- my system always asks for permission before allowing even google meet to record video or audio. plus, the green light on the system goes on if my video is recorded. also, the same test was given for trowers and they also did not record.

thank you very much!

 

[kokoprep]

If you do not require any adjustments, please complete the Law Online Assessment before 09:00 on 29 January 2025.

This is the deadline everyone has got for the Freshfields test right?

 

[nya]

If you do not require any adjustments, please complete the Law Online Assessment before 09:00 on 29 January 2025.

This is the deadline everyone has got for the Freshfields test right?

was the invite for the test sent to your personal inbox or is there a site (like allhires) we need to login into to view the test?

 

[Mug Fan]

Can anyone who will take the freshfields sjt update if they were recording or not. I did it in my bed with a very stupid posture

I've literally just done it and there was nothing about it being recorded. My camera light was defo not on either.

I know the format was same as LL but did anyone else find this soooo repetitive?! I swear it just kept asking different variations of the same questions. Also, (and I know I shouldn't say this before getting results), but the answers seemed kind of "obvious". Like it was "I'd be a fantastic trainee" vs "I'm not sure if I'd be a good trainee" hmm, let me think which option I should choose... Watch me get a PFO now I've said that!

Also, in case anyone is interested, it was the same grammar test as Gateley!

 

[Mug Fan]

was the invite for the test sent to your personal inbox or is there a site (like allhires) we need to login into to view the test?

Inbox (3 times - they had a system glitch!)

 

[adgjl09]

anyone else get the feedback report from the Freshfields SJT just now?? I completed it yesterday

 

[nyanchan22]

Anyone heard back from Clydes post SJT & VI?

 

[yk1906]

anyone else get the feedback report from the Freshfields SJT just now?? I completed it yesterday

Yes, me. I got "Collaboration" as an area for improvement.... Really hope it's not a big deal. My best ones were growth, communication and personal responsibility

 

[adgjl09]

Yes, me. I got "Collaboration" as an area for improvement.... Really hope it's not a big deal. My best ones were growth, communication and personal responsibility

Thanks for the update! If it makes you feel better, my point of improvement was personal responsibility. My best ones were growth, credible communicator, and resilience. I don’t think we can draw any conclusions until they give us a definite answer!

The email did make my heart rate go through the roof hahaha