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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
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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.
Question (to determine whether we actually passed the application form stage): Has anyone heard NOTHING (whether good/bad) from Freshfields so far? Like this if it's been silent
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!
Can I ask how you found out about this? Was it on their website?
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