TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[futuretraineesolicitor]

think the WG is for the VS- I received three invited to the SJT lol

the wg is for the direct tc too. the sjt has been introduced to filter out people even before the firm reads their apps.

 

[Mug Fan]

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.

There's not. It says so in the email.

 

[EA95]

The email says “Note there is no numerical reasoning or video interview component.”

Thank you.

 

[EA95]

There's not. It says so in the email.

Thank you, just took the time to read it now. Didn’t open the emails.

 

[Izzy1026]

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!

 

[Mug Fan]

There's not. It says so in the email.

Sorry, that wasn't supposed to read as "Well, duh, it says in the email!" 🤣

 

[TCseeker17]

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

 

[jta227]

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

When was yours?

 

[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?

 

[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?