TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[Deleted member 21782]

Congratulations! When is your AC, if you don’t mind sharing?

Dates available were 4th 5th and 6th of March.

Guessing that is the first week and they will have them all through March.

 

[user9809]

Dates available were 4th 5th and 6th of March.

Guessing that is the first week and they will have them all through March.

How long do they give you to complete the WG test in terms of days?

 

[Tcsmakemecry]

How long do they give you to complete the WG test in terms of days?

Its a really quick turnaround. Like 3/4 days if i recall

 

[Future_lawyer_somewhere]

My bet is in WG mark limbo. Probably just short of auto AC or something. Although that's pure speculation

I’m with you here - pretty sure I’m in this limbo with you. Over the WG test, we need updated practice ones fr.


Sick of the Chamonix & student scarves / rainy Sunday questions.

 

[user9809]

Its a really quick turnaround. Like 3/4 days if i recall

Thank you. In terms of days was it like 7 days on receipt of email to complete the test? Just want to try brush up on my WG skills incase!

 

[legally.brown]

Thank you. In terms of days was it like 7 days on receipt of email to complete the test? Just want to try brush up on my WG skills incase!

I think with FF you get 3/4 days from the receipt of email to complete it.

 

[Tcsmakemecry]

Thank you. In terms of days was it like 7 days on receipt of email to complete the test? Just want to try brush up on my WG skills incase!

Nope 4 days on receipt. Just checked. It's harsh

 

[Tcsmakemecry]

I’m with you here - pretty sure I’m in this limbo with you. Over the WG test, we need updated practice ones fr.


Sick of the Chamonix & student scarves / rainy Sunday questions.

Is rather gutting if this does end up being a PFO. The application process is really short. The chance to get a TC in 3 stages is the dream.

 

[Yulghun]

Congratulations!! That’s amazing - when did you receive the email?

Thank you! I received it at 11.25am this morning.

 

[sxw517]

same boat - PFO

Have you actually received a PFO, or assuming one.

tbf, I'm assuming the same, I fluffed the WG beyond belief.

 

[awright11]

Hello all,

An update from the Freshfields team:

"Hi Zeyad,

We’re still in the process of screening applications. Watson Glaser invitations will be issued over the coming days, with the last of these to be sent later this month.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Kind regards,
Anav"

They are such a great recruitment team and always respond to any queries I have

Please let me know if you'd like a follow up email. Wishing everyone the best of luck.

what did you say in your email? i’m thinking of sending one to a firm but i’d like a little inspo

 

[Charles_L]

Linklaters PFO at 79 percentile WG, idk anymore.

 

[axelbeugre]

Freshfields AC invite. Shocked but also super excited. Praying more WG and AC invites go out to everyone!

I did the WG on Monday 29 Jan (the day it was sent).

Congratulations @Ali A This is amazing! You deserve this!

 

[sxw517]

For anyone fretting, I emailed Freshfields querying when those who have taken WG tests, last week, will hear back. To which they have responded saying we will hear back with an update by the end of next week.

 

[aspringlawyer]

Has anyone heard from Harbottle & Lewis post app?

I have heard now

 

[ikeRoss]

@Jessica Booker

Hi Jess,

I have seen that BDB Pitmans open their direct TC's in April and they close in early July 2024, does the firm recruit primarily through VS or would you describe the direct intake as healthy also?

Thank you!

 

[missingh]

I have heard now

i hope it was good news!! may i ask when you applied- thank you!

 

[SoNash]

Congratulations!! Did you do your test early last week?

thank you! I did my test on the deadline day, at around 8am-ish

 

[Boating]

thank you! I did my test on the deadline day, at around 8am-ish

What date was that?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker

Hi Jess,

I have seen that BDB Pitmans open their direct TC's in April and they close in early July 2024, does the firm recruit primarily through VS or would you describe the direct intake as healthy also?

Thank you!

Not primarily through VS - the firm has made a number of hires through to direct TC process for 2025.