TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[SaLM]

Clarion Spring VS 😃 Still nothing from Fieldfisher or Meta

 

[ah898]

Does anyone have a spring vacation scheme offer for Bird and Bird yet?

 

[Lola333]

Progressed to final interview following Kirkland AC they said they've decided to 'fast-track' some people to the training contract app process, which is just code for they're not running the vac scheme as advertised (which they haven't done for the past few years)

 

[hopefultrainee888]

w&c pfo just now

 

[sibs23]

Hey, where do you find those questions. I have been trying to find them.

Follow this link: Please click here to apply and then under where it says "positions applied for" you'll see the questions

 

[corplawperson23]

Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for article discussion interviews? Any advice would be really appreciated!

 

[hlos14]

Has anyone done the WBD test/VI yet? If so, any tips?🙏🏼

 

[Untilwinter]

Anyone still not heard from w&c?
I put spring as my first choice and applied in mid dec but still no reply🥲

 

[axelbeugre]

Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for article discussion interviews? Any advice would be really appreciated!

I shared some tips here that might be helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-167409

Congratulations for obtaining an assessment centre and good luck!

 

[corplawperson23]

I shared some tips here that might be helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-167409

Congratulations for obtaining an assessment centre and good luck!

Thank you so much! Not knowing how to prepare initially was quite overwhelming so this is super useful!

 

[millierichy]

Anyone have any advice on Mishcon VI questions? Got rejected from this stage last year so feeling quite nervous. Please send me a message if so, thank you!

 

[Amehta1]

w&c pfo just now

I’m so sorry. was this post vi, post ac or post app?

 

[TS11]

Does anybody know the format of the assessment centre for Walker Morris?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Has anyone heard from:
1. Gowling post AC (VS)
2. Mishcon post VI (SVS)
3. BCLP post app (TC)
4. HL post WG (TC)

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for article discussion interviews? Any advice would be really appreciated!

Here is some advice I have provided in the past:

Post in thread 'TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4199/post-118877

 

[ayiiii05]

Hi, no cover letter for Winstons. There are 3 application questions you need to upload on a Word doc and I think you need to upload a CV too.

Thank you! Where do I find the application questions?

 

[sibs23]

Thank you! Where do I find the application questions?

Hey, follow this link: Please click here to applyand then under where it says "positions applied for" you'll see the questions

 

[Zi48]

Does anyone have any advice for the Mayer Brown AC? I would really appreciate any insight as I can’t find much info about it!

I got the invite like 30 mins ago and completed the job sim on 6/1 for Spring

(The booking link says they’re running ACs from Feb-April btw)

 

[AveragePoster]

Latham Summer VS wait (post-app) is unbearable

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Is anyone else feeling a bit annoyed with the VIs? I am sure they are useful tools for the firms to use and choose between the applicants but it's so bizzare that you go through all that application writing process, write paragraphs on why x firm and then the x firm turns around and says, no summarise that in one minute and stare into a tiny white dot on your screen so we can decide if we want to give you a chance. I think I am getting moody because I have had too much to prepare lately 😭 and please no-one tell me why this is a good way for the firm to test how we can think under pressure or be succinct. I am aware. I just wish this isn't how they tested those skills. Also, finding a quiet spot when you live with others and finding a room to record yourself in on campus is a chore and a half.

I don't mean to be negative, but some of these questions are looooong and not something you can properly answer in 60 seconds. So what exactly are they testing? Anyway rant over, I will stop being negative now.