TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[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!

 

[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.