i think it is amberjack i cant remember where i read it/saw it (so dont quote me on that) but there is a definitely an assessment element added to their application process this year - sorry don't want to spread misleading info !! x
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
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i think it is amberjack i cant remember where i read it/saw it (so dont quote me on that) but there is a definitely an assessment element added to their application process this year - sorry don't want to spread misleading info !! x
Idk just a guess but if I were Freshfields I'd wait until next week to send more AC invites. Enough time to see how many of the current AC cohort get offers, plus we'd get roughly the same amount of prep time.
Just got the WBD high potential assessment - it looks like amberjack UGHHH
That's logical, just making me feel anxious since I did my WG Wednesday morning and saw someone else did the WG the same day and received an AC. But it's not a rejection yet...
I’ve not got mine yet! It’s automatic though right? Others still waiting?
Could be as simple as picking 90 people and randomising their slots to three separate weeks
I suspect there won't be another direct TC window, at least this year, due to their new Winter Vacation Scheme
You have no idea how much reading that relieved me😭 I have built my resilience so much this cycle but this has been the most intense week!
I imagine they're probably sending them in batches, as there weren't any application questions. I can't imagine there was anything for them to assess in the app.
It was just a random number hahah
(Edit: It actually wasn't very random, but it was unrelated to their trainee cohort size. If anyone's curious, I based the number on 3 people per AC, 2 ACs a day, 5 ACs a week, which gives us 30 per week, meaning 90 across three, though there may be more weeks.)
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hi can those who got Freshfields AC for the upcoming week, please react on this post?
i am just tryna see how many invites went out 😭😭😭😭
i am just tryna see how many invites went out 😭😭😭😭
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I can confirm there wouldn’t be another direct TC window this year. I emailed grad rec last year about this.
in an application is it fine to say that you want to become a solicitor by mentioning how you enjoyed debating in secondary school? even if secondary school was a while ago (as Im a postgrad) it would just be the opening sentence and then the rest of the answer wouldnt go into any more detail about it
Honestly, I've referred to work experience from almost 10 years ago as what 'spurred my interest in the law' and it hasn't stopped me from progressing. As long as you can write a plausible narrative around your debating experience and what more you've done to explore the interest, you should be fine.
I think it definitely is but be careful with how you explain it because it needs to be clearly linked to the work a solicitor does as debating links to a barrister’s role as well and you need to demonstrate you know what a solicitor does.
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