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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

VMS

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Oct 16, 2023
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PFO from Freshfields. I have no more words.


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

Freshfields rejection post automatic SJT for direct TC app

Same, Freshfields PFO. I thought I had a great SJT, but maybe my application wasnt't up to standard. For transparency, my strongest were collaboration, resilience, and adaptability.

Freshfields PFO. Heartbroken.

Me too! I'm so sorry. Can I ask how you guys feel about the Watson Glaser Critical Thinking? Obvs that was a small part of the SJT, and I've struggled with it historically. I'm hoping that it wasn't the reason why I was rejected as I've been practising it a lot, but if it's something we all struggle with then that would make sense.
 

BillSikes

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Me too! I'm so sorry. Can I ask how you guys feel about the Watson Glaser Critical Thinking? Obvs that was a small part of the SJT, and I've struggled with it historically. I'm hoping that it wasn't the reason why I was rejected as I've been practising it a lot, but if it's something we all struggle with then that would make sense.
I’m very good at Watson Glaser. Gutted FF have added this SJT man and don’t give me the chance to score 97% again. Absolutely done me over adding this.

Unlikely to be the rejection for me - especially as the WG type elements on the SJT were the easier sections.

I probably didn’t do great on the English test.
 

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