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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

RS Sanjanaa

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Is this for direct TC or SVS? The SVS deadline was the 3rd of Jan and DTC deadline is the 31st of Jan. 🙂

I imagine they are going through SVS applications first and then DTC. 🙂

I applied for the SVS mid Dec and took the online WGT on Xmas Eve. I haven’t heard back either. 🥲

They get over 4,000 applications a year across all their opportunities: LiftOff, LaunchPad, SVS and DTC. 🥲
oh, I applied for the direct TC. I thought it was rolling
 

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Has anyone received the Freshfields online law assessment? I have received mine, and planning to do it later today or tomorrow. If anyone has done it, let me know if there is a segment that includes a video interview. Thanks
 

futuretraineesolicitor

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Has anyone received the Freshfields online law assessment? I have received mine, and planning to do it later today or tomorrow. If anyone has done it, let me know if there is a segment that includes a video interview. Thanks
weird how it's supposed to be automatic and i still haven't gotten it. anyway, how many days have they given for you to complete
 

EA95

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just got in in my inbox , thanks. wondering who is gonna take one for the team and spill the beans on how the test really is haha
Haha all I want to know really is if there is a segment relating to a one way video interview in the test. I don’t do well in these tests in general, but that bit there will kill my chances of progressing.
 

Mug Fan

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Just got FF SJT as well. I already have an interview for another role this afternoon anyway so will probably tackle it later this evening or tomorrow.

Is it automatic? Or does this technically mean you've "passed" the application stage if you get sent the SJT? Thought I read others had a WG invite last week, or did they mean this?

ETA: just checked their website - sounds like it's automatic. Then a WG after if your successful in the SJT! Ugh!

FOR THOSE ASKING - THE EMAIL SAYS THERE IS NO NUMERICAL REASONING OR VIDEO INTERVIEW COMPONENT.
 

Zi48

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Haha all I want to know really is if there is a segment relating to a one way video interview in the test. I don’t do well in these tests in general, but that bit there will kill my chances of progressing.
The email says “Note there is no numerical reasoning or video interview component.”
 
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Izzy1026

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    Yes, there is a possibility that the university will need you to attend in person due to certain restrictions with student visas - they can often get audited on attendance for international students, and can get fined if authorities think they are bringing people in on visas who are not attending the course.

    It’s probably worthwhile speaking to your firm and see if they can get you a point of contact at the university who could confirm either way. There are likely to be some exceptions too though.
    Thank you Jessica, this is very helpful!
     

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