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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

shadowboxer909

Distinguished Member
Oct 20, 2025
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I got the Freshfields PFO one where they say that your application was strong, that there are limited assessment centre available but they are currently unable to offer you a place.

They then go on to say they want to assure me that my application still remains under active consideration and there is a possibility that we may still invite you to Assessment Centre at a later date.

Is this the one everyone is referring to?
 

whywhy88

Valued Member
Premium Member
Jul 6, 2023
119
196
I got the Freshfields PFO one where they say that your application was strong, that there are limited assessment centre available but they are currently unable to offer you a place.

They then go on to say they want to assure me that my application still remains under active consideration and there is a possibility that we may still invite you to Assessment Centre at a later date.

Is this the one everyone is referring to?
Nope I just got a standard rejection, seems like you are on some sort of waiting list!
 

Superfrozone

Well-Known Member
Aug 6, 2025
24
13
I got the Freshfields PFO one where they say that your application was strong, that there are limited assessment centre available but they are currently unable to offer you a place.

They then go on to say they want to assure me that my application still remains under active consideration and there is a possibility that we may still invite you to Assessment Centre at a later date.

Is this the one everyone is referring to?
I got this too
 

Tyler2203

Active Member
Aug 13, 2025
14
22
I got the Freshfields PFO one where they say that your application was strong, that there are limited assessment centre available but they are currently unable to offer you a place.

They then go on to say they want to assure me that my application still remains under active consideration and there is a possibility that we may still invite you to Assessment Centre at a later date.

Is this the one everyone is referring to?
I got the same! Never had anything like this before, I’m so lost hahah
 

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