TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[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?

 

[BonanzaBih_]

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

hi, thanks for this! was it like an amberjack-style assessment? and are you recorded during it? bc id like to do it in bed with my pyjamas ahaha

 

[Katy12345]

is it timed?

No it isn’t timed, it says on the email the test is untimed but be prepared to set aside 60 minutes

 

[jta227]

Tuesday

Ah ok. I did it after you, haven't heard either. I know someone who did it on the first Thursday heard back with an offer on Monday, and someone else heard back with an offer just over a week after their AC. Don't think there's a set timeline (they did say likely this week though)

Good luck!

 

[Katy12345]

hi, thanks for this! was it like an amberjack-style assessment? and are you recorded during it? bc id like to do it in bed with my pyjamas ahaha

how much of the test was watson glaser

3/6 of the sections but in terms of content not much maybe 20%

 

[Katy12345]

hi, thanks for this! was it like an amberjack-style assessment? and are you recorded during it? bc id like to do it in bed with my pyjamas ahaha

Probably not? More like shoosmiths but with more sections and content to cover plus you don’t get a report! No it isn’t recorded but you have to confirm you will complete independently

 

[g.cl.2020344]

What would be the next stage for Freshfields after the online assessment?

 

[Chris Brown]

What would be the next stage for Freshfields after the online assessment?

It would be the WGT. People who passed the online SJT and application stage would do the WGT and be invited to the AC stage following this. 🙂

 

[EA95]

What would be the next stage for Freshfields after the online assessment?

From what I understand of the process, they view your assessment score with your application before inviting you to complete the WGT. Question I want to know is what is the pass mark for them to invite you for a WGT?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

From what I understand of the process, they view your assessment score with your application before inviting you to complete the WGT. Question I want to know is what is the pass mark for them to invite you for a WGT?

i guess the assessment should just be a pass. the main thing is gonna be your app. if they like u enough they will give u the wg. after the wg, they will again factor in your wg score and the quality of your app to see if u they wanna give u an AC

 

[Lawlawlaw2]

Anyone heard back from Trowers?

 

[James Wakefield]

Anyone heard back from Trowers?

@CallumJR is that a yes?

 

[Alessio1642]

i guess the assessment should just be a pass. the main thing is gonna be your app. if they like u enough they will give u the wg. after the wg, they will again factor in your wg score and the quality of your app to see if u they wanna give u an AC

Thanks this is super helpful!

 

[random6035]

Does anyone have any tips for applying for a TC to a firm you currently work at as a legal assistant/paralegal etc.? Especially for the "why firm" part - how would I leverage on my current experience at the firm, beyond just saying something vague like "everyone has been really nice to work with"?

 

[WhiskeyCharlie]

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

TC offer for 2026 on 23/01, AC was 16/01

edit: should clarify, this is for an individual i've been mentoring, just want to provide info for other candidates.

 

[nya]

anyone else still haven't heard back from Freshfields about their Online Law Assessment?