TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[ADKM]

Reed Smith just emailed saying they’ll get back by the end of this week. Good luck to all who are waiting!! 🙌

 

[Sunshinepink]

yesss I know 😭 at least for Bristows there are two more interviews. CRS does 90 second answers (5 questions) and they decide based on that whether you get a VS or not. Wild

Have you already taken your CRS VI? If you have, what’s kinds of questions should be expected please? 😊

 

[aspiringfuturetrainee2025]

Can someone who has done a VI with Mishcon give any advise as to what sort of questions to expect?

 

[Cherikon]

Can someone who has done a VI with Mishcon give any advise as to what sort of questions to expect?

competency questions and commercial awareness questions that are closely linked to the firm's business.

 

[Bread]

Bit of an odd one, but I tried to access my Withers sjt report and the link says that the report is “No longer active.” I requested a new link and it hasn’t arrived. Should I assume pfo or is this normal?

 

[Z48]

Bit of an odd one, but I tried to access my Withers sjt report and the link says that the report is “No longer active.” I requested a new link and it hasn’t arrived. Should I assume pfo or is this normal?

It’s normal, it just expires after a while

 

[Miss Chocolate]

2 MORE INTERVIEWS after the VI???? what is going on w the recruitment process 😭

there's no AC for Bristows though and it's for the TC, not VS so makes sense tbf

 

[mfuturetrainee]

there's no AC for Bristows though and it's for the TC, not VS so makes sense tbf

ohhhhh ok ahahaha I hope your bristows vi went well !!!

 

[Legalitaly]

I attended. What do you want to know?

I've sent you my notes

Hey do you mind if I ask you to do the same with me? 🙏

 

[Kenomy]

@Jessica Booker is BDB Pitmans not doing the situational judgement test after application this year? I haven't seen any email inviting me to do the test

 

[Cherikon]

Hi, when discussing the impact of technology/AI on the legal sector, what kind of structures do you guys usually use? What key points do you include?

 

[Petallove1]

competency questions and commercial awareness questions that are closely linked to the firm's business.

Is it just 3 qs? I read somewhere it was one competency, one motivational and one firm strategy

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker if you get rejected for a spring or summer vacation scheme for one firm are you allowed to apply to that same firm in the next cycle for winter?

In most cases yes, as it will be deemed a new application cycle.

However, some firms make you wait 12 months before reapplying and a small number restrict the number of applications you can make in total in any given time period. In these instances you may not be able to apply for the winter scheme, so it’s worthwhile checking each firm’s re-application policy.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If a firm is requesting a passport-style photo for an AC, do we have to wear formal attire in the photo or would a t shirt suffice?

as it sounds like its head and shoulders only, a t-shirt is likely to be ok.

 

[Cherikon]

Is it just 3 qs? I read somewhere it was one competency, one motivational and one firm strategy

I remembered it to be 5 qs, most of which were competency. Yes, one is about firm strategy.

 

[Trooper007]

Congratulations! Also, any idea if Cleary's still sending out AC invites for Summer or have they already filled up all the spots? Applied in late November. Assuming pfo...

@NThom33 Hi, is the 'no' for no more offers or no, don't give up yet? 😁 Congratulations on your offer too! If you'd be ok with sharing, when did you apply, and was it for spring or summer?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker is BDB Pitmans not doing the situational judgement test after application this year? I haven't seen any email inviting me to do the test

No situational judgement test this year - it’s been replaced with a video interview.

 

[Petallove1]

I remembered it to be 5 qs, most of which were competency. Yes, one is about firm strategy.

Thank you so much!!

 

[Fulhamfulham]

I received the Stephenson Harwood interactive assessment at noon last Tuesday and it just says 'Please complete this assessment within one week' - when exactly is the deadline for completion? Will it be 7 days starting from the point I received the email?

 

[AlegalA]

People that got CRS Vi's, did you apply for the spring or summer VC? And in which office? Thanks!