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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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I’ve got fingers crossed for you! If you don’t mind me asking, are the questions more WG style or is just just like the FF based scenario questions they provide on Preparation Plus? Mainly wondering if they jump scare you with VIs also
Anyone that has done Freshfields Stage 2 and could provide some insight please? I would very much appreciate it as this is my top choice of firm and since Stage 1 was SJT idk what to expect for stage 2. Are the questions strengths based or motivational for the VI?
Yes! I did it a couple of weeks back, and I think it took them a day to send my results. Maybe now it might take them longer
many congrats rlly happy that you got to this stage, how long did it take for you to hear back between stage 1 & 2? I completed stage 1 10 days ago and nothing so far
it took very very long! don’t worry about it, they send it out in batches and it keeps getting busier so expect the intervals to be around 2-3 weeks.many congrats rlly happy that you got to this stage, how long did it take for you to hear back between stage 1 & 2? I completed stage 1 10 days ago and nothing so far
I applied for FF DTC on 21/11, received the Stage 1 test on 24/11, completed it on 29/11, and was told I passed/received the Stage 2 test today.
Hope this helps any timeline anxiety!
Do you think it is better to just wait for the results now that they should be sending those out soon?
I would ask them for the results if you are curious about how high you scored.
CC PFO just now! Wow quicker than the anticipated date they stated on email after passing the WG exceptionally
CC pfo post passing WG. Gutted
P.s. please don't spam me with messages asking when I applied or what my application portal said etc. Sorry if that's harsh, but it's not really what I need right now. Thanks 🫶
P.s. please don't spam me with messages asking when I applied or what my application portal said etc. Sorry if that's harsh, but it's not really what I need right now. Thanks 🫶
CC PFO after passing the Watson Glaser. Genuinely how do these firms choose?
I have a previous VS with another firm, direct banking and finance experience (which I tailored my app to and was firm specific for EVERYTHING), and a first class degree from RG (non-law). Am I just unlucky or is there something I’m missing?
It’s so unhelpful as they never provide any feedback whatsoever so it feels like a guessing game. Sorry for the rant, but to not even make it to VI at this point is so demoralising and it’s making me doubtful of my other applications.
I have a previous VS with another firm, direct banking and finance experience (which I tailored my app to and was firm specific for EVERYTHING), and a first class degree from RG (non-law). Am I just unlucky or is there something I’m missing?
It’s so unhelpful as they never provide any feedback whatsoever so it feels like a guessing game. Sorry for the rant, but to not even make it to VI at this point is so demoralising and it’s making me doubtful of my other applications.
What's this? If you pass the automated WG, there'd be VIs and it's not automatic as they screened your app, esp essays which accounted for decision.
Clifford Chance PFO too. I really enjoyed the WG test, but I’m not too upset I won’t be progressing. On to the next applications! Commiserations to everyone who also got a PFO and huge congratulations to those who progressed!
CC PFO
You can’t write this. 3 forge courses and an open day. Why push candidates to do your time consuming courses if it means nothing. I’ve applied 3 years in a row and rejected every year. My application was strong my work experience is more than strong enough with multiple vac schemes and a banking graduate scheme.
But they’ll go with the 2nd year student thats written a mediocre application and never worked a day in their life. Silly really.
I stand by what I said ^
You can’t write this. 3 forge courses and an open day. Why push candidates to do your time consuming courses if it means nothing. I’ve applied 3 years in a row and rejected every year. My application was strong my work experience is more than strong enough with multiple vac schemes and a banking graduate scheme.
But they’ll go with the 2nd year student thats written a mediocre application and never worked a day in their life. Silly really.
I stand by what I said ^
A lot of recruitment is down to luck and chance. Recruiters are also human and there is a large degree of subjectivity. Getting a PFO DOES NOT mean you’re not a strong candidate (you objectively are). Don’t doubt yourself. Remember: all it takes is one yes. Don’t let a random recruiter who probably spent a few minutes MAX reading your application make you doubt yourself. It wasn’t Clifford Chance this time, but there are so many more opportunities out there.
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