hi! got a test invite for Freshfields first year scheme. Does anyone know a) whether this is automatic/sent to all applicants or if they've screened my application already and b) is it sjt/wgt/video interview? apparently their application process got changed this year, so I wonder if anyone knows what to expect. thank you!
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Sure!
Top strengths: Growth, Explainer, Credibility.
Lowest: Personal Responsibility
But I really wouldn't think too much about the implications - you always have 1/2 areas of improvement, unlike Amberjack which clearly indicates your performance in each strength/competency the firm is looking for. So say if you did well in Amberjack tests or generally get through the SJTs I wouldn't be too concerned.
Not sure if you use LawCareers.Net and Chambers Student. Some are on there and they are actually more helpful than Legal Cheek imo (e.g., perks are good to know but it never impacted how I write or perform at each assessment stage lol). Would also recommend emailing the early talent teams for more info.
I didn't say something made me strikingly real, I said I'm not afraid to speak up when things aren't right then provided examples - which basically implies I'm strikingly real and authentic. I then linked it to the firm's culture and also one of the practices.what did u say made u strikingly real
Congrats both! May I know when did you two submitted your written application and the online test? I submitted my application on the deadline.
Btw saw @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner 's reaction ahah - your insights on the forum were helpful when drafting! And also @Abbie Whitlock 's
I know someone today said that not hearing from HSFK is good news as they screen potential AC candidates and then eventually make a final shortlist, would someone be able to confirm if grad rec said this!! Thanks 
On Womble Bond Dickinson, I know many would apply to London. However I've checked last year for a list of seat options at different offices, and in fact Newcastle (largest), Leeds, Bristol and Southampton offer more seats than London. This year I asked for a list and intake for each office too but then in contrast grad rec wouldn't disclose. I feel like applying to Bristol is nice, but then Newcastle and Leeds are big offices. If you are applying to the firm, which office did / will you pick?
You've got this!!!!So nervous about my ac tomorrow I might actually start shaking during the case study
PFO from Eversheds 
Oh well no time to be sad still gotta keep applying
Oh well no time to be sad still gotta keep applying
Agreed Cappfinity is for sure sending out "this candidate is great/terrible" notices to the law firm but just gives the candidate the same bland 'best and worst". It's useless and should be deleted unread
I have picked leeds - I went to uni here but also it’s the only office with an IP seat
6th jan for app and 13th jan for test submitting got the test on 12th
Omg good luck!! make sure to think about recent important commercial news stories as they might help with substantiating your answers in the case study. You don‘t need much, just 3-5 things you can draw on to show your knowledge of wider commercial issuesYeah
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