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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
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Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for the Stephenson Harwood amberjack SJT assessment? I tried to access their practice test which they provide on their website but it won't load for me - not sure if it's worth me sending a message about it to their grad recruitment team.. but would really appreciate any advice! 
on blended assessments / VIs in general
on blended assessments / VIs in general
Unrelated but is their amberjack assessment automatic? They're one of my favourite firms so I'm going to apply, but I want to know how long after that I'll need to do the assessment hahaDoes anyone have any tips on how to prepare for the Stephenson Harwood amberjack SJT assessment? I tried to access their practice test which they provide on their website but it won't load for me - not sure if it's worth me sending a message about it to their grad recruitment team.. but would really appreciate any advice!
Just did HL WG. Sometimes I feel like I’ve nailed them and sometimes I don’t have a clue (today is the later). I’m so inconsistent. I hope I’ve passed because HL is in my top 3 for sure.
same, just asked for my score and preparing to be shot in the chest 🤞
Hi I believe it is not automatic as I think I remember reading on their website that you'll get sent it if they like your application
Thanks! I was just worried about sending it in a busy work period and having to do it right after
Hmm, I think I’m going to avoid asking. I did that with LL and it just depressed me 😂.
Think I’ll just wait for the PFO and deal with it all in one go!
unrelated but is this how I find out they added the amberjack this year? damn, last application cycle to process was so smooth - application + early careers interview + AC and it worked
CSR sent me an email explaining that they are working through placement schemes first and will get back to Direct TC candidates within the next month, anyone else get that email? If not - there's your update!
does anybody have any idea on when linklaters will get back? They usually respond by feb first week max and that week is now almost over :/
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
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