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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
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No i think they only send WG if your app is successful so congrats!!
Related to earlier comments but anyone know if an invitation to Freshfields WG is based purely on their law assessment centre, or do they also base it on your personal statement as well?
Also, the WG for Freshfields is timed, right? 😭
Also, the WG for Freshfields is timed, right? 😭
On their website it says: Please note that only candidates who pass the online psychometric test will have their written applications reviewed in detail.
So, I guess it's good SJT + good application = WG invitation
No questions will be taken from Joptestprep as that's merely a prep course provider, so in essence Jobtestprep will try to emulate the WG's style and logic by looking at actual exams
Do you reckon Freshfields will send WG on a rolling basis or is this the one and only batch for TC’s
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The practice test companies effectively replicate or use questions from Watson Glaser. Watson Glaser is a copyrighted product - they will have a bank of questions (around 300 in total) they designed and then these are utilised by employers and the mock test providers. Therefore there should be a similarity in the questions presented but the questions are likely to differ between tests where come from a bank of questions.
Hi! First-time poster here after many months of reading and lurking 
Writing for advice because I am truly at a crossroads.
I'm contemplating. Do I — (a) take my chances and continue applying for TCs as an international student, hopefully significantly improving my skillset and application-writing in preparation for the next cycle, or (b) consider practicing at my home-country as a foreign-qualified lawyer (probably the NY Bar). I know both aren't mutually exclusive; I can continue applying and prep for the bar at the same time, but really it's the opportunity cost that concerns me. How should I spend my time in a way that would give me the best return?
For context: I'm an international student, having graduated UCL Law in 2023 with a 1st. After graduating, I chose to go back home because of a job offer. Fast-forward to now, I'm realising that I much prefer the structure of a legal career than what venture capital can offer me.
While working full-time, I applied to Direct TCs to 12 firms and reached the final-stage for only one MC firm last year, but got rejected. I was hoping to have the opportunity to do more interviews, but only managed to get 1.
TLDR; Is it a good use of my time to prep for the NY Bar for the July exam, and then focus on TC applications after the exam? This is so that, if I indeed don't get anything the next cycle in London, I'm qualified and have options to work here at home.
Anyone with experience doing the NY bar, or in a similar position — or really anyone at all — please advise and I'd love to talk!
Writing for advice because I am truly at a crossroads.
I'm contemplating. Do I — (a) take my chances and continue applying for TCs as an international student, hopefully significantly improving my skillset and application-writing in preparation for the next cycle, or (b) consider practicing at my home-country as a foreign-qualified lawyer (probably the NY Bar). I know both aren't mutually exclusive; I can continue applying and prep for the bar at the same time, but really it's the opportunity cost that concerns me. How should I spend my time in a way that would give me the best return?
For context: I'm an international student, having graduated UCL Law in 2023 with a 1st. After graduating, I chose to go back home because of a job offer. Fast-forward to now, I'm realising that I much prefer the structure of a legal career than what venture capital can offer me.
While working full-time, I applied to Direct TCs to 12 firms and reached the final-stage for only one MC firm last year, but got rejected. I was hoping to have the opportunity to do more interviews, but only managed to get 1.
TLDR; Is it a good use of my time to prep for the NY Bar for the July exam, and then focus on TC applications after the exam? This is so that, if I indeed don't get anything the next cycle in London, I'm qualified and have options to work here at home.
Anyone with experience doing the NY bar, or in a similar position — or really anyone at all — please advise and I'd love to talk!
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