TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

[Tintin06]

King & Spalding trainee Q&A invite. Who else is going to this? It’s an online event next week.

 

[t-0147]

does this PFO mean that we didnt clear the SJT or that they reviewed application post clearing SJT? im guessing its the former given the less timeframe they have taken to get back

didn't clear the SJT

 

[whywhy88]

Freshfields PFO - feeling very hopeless right now as I put so much effort into my apps but they never get looked at because I can't seem to pass any SJTs and I struggle equally as much with the WG despite putting in so many hours of practice. Part of me feels like it's because of my autism, but I never know what adjustments firms can offer/implement. Maybe corporate law isn't for me, feeling like it's never gonna happen

 

[Katy12345]

CMS Manchester rejection post VI, a bit gutted about this one😕 I was extremely happy as all the questions I could have hoped for came up but I had to complete the VI around the time of an anniversary of an extremely traumatic personal incident and nerves for the better of me, had a very visible stress rash on me by the end of it, oh well 🫡

 

[legallybrunette8]

got that nice 8am PFO from CMS post VI as well 😔 upset to say the least

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

anyone heard back from links or kirkland for direct tc?

 

[NJS]

Do Sullivan and Cromwell take a healthy TC intake?

 

[latome19]

Do Sullivan and Cromwell take a healthy TC intake?

I think last year it was 0 people from the direct TC route

 

[bibss]

Freshfields WG invite! There is no way they have already screened my application so I think they’ll review scores with the application again

 

[cjwx]

Does Withers give rolling pfos post app?

 

[yasmars]

Freshfields WG invite! There is no way they have already screened my application so I think they’ll review scores with the application again

No i think they only send WG if your app is successful so congrats!!

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Freshfields WG!

 

[fitzer401]

Freshfields WG!

Do you mind if I ask what time you received the invite?

 

[Ellisha]

Related to earlier comments but anyone know if an invitation to Freshfields WG is based purely on their law assessment centre, or do they also base it on your personal statement as well?
Also, the WG for Freshfields is timed, right? 😭

 

[isabelle888]

Is Freshfields watson glaser timed?

 

[yk1906]

Related to earlier comments but anyone know if an invitation to Freshfields WG is based purely on their law assessment centre, or do they also base it on your personal statement as well?
Also, the WG for Freshfields is timed, right? 😭

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

 

[EA95]

Freshfields WG invite! There is no way they have already screened my application so I think they’ll review scores with the application again

Congrats, go and smash the WGT.

 

[EA95]

Freshfields WG!

Congrats, go and smash the WGT

 

[yk1906]

If you applied to any firm requiring WG, would you say some questions were taken from practice tests (Jobtestprep etc.)? Or were they completely new?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

If you applied to any firm requiring WG, would you say some questions were taken from practice tests (Jobtestprep etc.)? Or were they completely new?

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