TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Trophy]

Hey did you do the second stage interview? What sort of questions were they for the second stage, and what should I mainly prep for? Are there any commerical awareness questions?

It’s a Competitive process, do you have insight to offer for other firms? If so I’d lead with that and someone may message you!

 

[Kad28]

does anyone whether the Freshfields First stage involves any written aspect?

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

does anyone whether the Freshfields First stage involves any written aspect?

no written aspects as far as I remember

 

[yk1906]

does anyone whether the Freshfields First stage involves any written aspect?

no

 

[emily3827]

slaughters pfo

 

[RJ Ruban]

I completed stage 2 of the online assessment (the VI) on Monday. Wondering if anyone has potentially received any feedback for Stage 2?

What sort of questions did they ask, any that were more commerical awareness-based?

 

[lolololol]

did anyone get a stage 2 invite for freshfields who did the test in november?

 

[yasmars]

Thank you! Do you recon I should reply by sending my LLB official transcript (to date) or a word document just with a list of modules and grades

I would include all your grades. Don’t omit anything and definitely include any official transcripts

 

[Bread]

slaughters pfo

Sorry to hear this
May I ask when you applied?

 

[GiveMeTC2026]

Hellooo!! Maybe someone can help me here 😅

I have applied to Slaughter and May on Tuesday (04 Nov) and today I received an email from Early Careers asking for my degree results (please see attachment) I found this a bit odd since I did provide them in the online form.

However, I also have a Certificate of Higher Education (accounting/economics) from some time ago which I did not provide the modules breakdown for because I cannot remember! I left a comment explaining this and mentioning I hold the original paper certificate.

I am not sure if they refer to the CertHe or my current law degree (which I am on my last year). Furthermore, to get a transcript from my previous university I need to pay £50!!! Which I am not willing to pay now unless it’s because I got a TC offer.

This might be a good sign as it might mean that they want to interview you subject to your grades. I am rooting for you btw.

 

[emily3827]

Sorry to hear this
May I ask when you applied?

on the 24th of October !!

 

[shadowboxer909]

did anyone get a stage 2 invite for freshfields who did the test in november?

Indeed, just got it. They've seriously taken their time with this.

Edit: Actually, I take that back. I took the exam at the end of October

 

[Trophy]

did anyone get a stage 2 invite for freshfields who did the test in november?

I took it 28th October didn’t get an invite. Maybe I preformed bad? However I do tend to do well in online tests 🤔

 

[shadowboxer909]

I took it 28th October didn’t get an invite. Maybe I preformed bad? However I do tend to do well in online tests 🤔

I took mine on the 28th October.

I didn't think it went well for me - I normally suck at the critical thinking tests.

 

[gyoza]

If anyone's happy to share insights on Freshfields' stage 2 video test, I can advise on Simmons or A&O online tests. Feel free to pm.

 

[Trophy]

I took mine on the 28th October.

I didn't think it went well for me - I normally suck at the critical thinking tests.

Ohh maybe they just hated my application then😭

 

[yk1906]

Anyone invited to Freshfields AC?

 

[AngelBaird]

Anyone invited to Freshfields AC?

Completed the 2nd test on the 27th Oct and haven’t heard yet. Think they’re progressing people onto the second test and we’ll hear back after that batch