TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Deleted member 37508]

Completed HSF test and the feedback was moderate fit for everything but the last one which has no negative element. I’ve seen many post this feedback report does not replicate their answers is this sort of feedback similar to anyone else’s?

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2024/25🙏]

Is anyone experiencing problems accessing the portal for Freshfields' Graduate Workshop? For some reason, there seems to be network issues/a lag. The deadline is midnight today ffs

 

[Tintin06]

is covington rolling ?

I don't believe they are, no.

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Are Mayer Brown just really slow at sending out the online test or do they review applications before they send them out?

 

[marisachr]

Anyone still waiting to hear from DLA for a VI after passing the WG? It has been over a month for me 😭 Should i assume PFO?

 

[legal18]

If I'm talking about open days in my work experience section what sorts of things should I draw out?

 

[bella98]

Anyone still waiting to hear from DLA for a VI after passing the WG? It has been over a month for me 😭 Should i assume PFO?

It’s been a month for me too so I assumed a PFO since a lot of people got VIs and ACs

 

[tarty23]

anyone heard anything for hl lift off post wg?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Are Mayer Brown just really slow at sending out the online test or do they review applications before they send them out?

Think they must be reviewing all apps first

 

[NJS]

Are Mayer Brown just really slow at sending out the online test or do they review applications before they send them out?

Test is automatic, i think they just look to see if you are eligible, but they take a while to send it

 

[bella98]

anyone heard anything for hl lift off post wg?

Nope - and I don't think we'll hear from them soon ahaha last year I remember candidates hearing back mid-December

 

[tarty23]

Nope - and I don't think we'll hear from them soon ahaha last year I remember candidates hearing back mid-December

Oh wow hahah thanks!

 

[nodustollens]

Hi, Does anyone know the prep time and answer time for the pinsent masons VI questions

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Hi, Does anyone know the prep time and answer time for the pinsent masons VI questions

Is this for summer? If so think it’s 2 min pre time

 

[Parsorandini]

Anyone still waiting to hear from DLA for a VI after passing the WG? It has been over a month for me 😭 Should i assume PFO?

It's been 2 weeks for me and I have lost hope seeeing other people get progressed a lot faster

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Does any1 know how many stages there are for PWC?

 

[nodustollens]

Is this for summer? If so think it’s 2 min pre time

yes it’s for summer. thank you! do you remember how long you had to answer?

 

[Kodak123]

anything from w&c post ac?

 

[Parsorandini]

I am sick of getting rejected post app, and so I am overhauling my work experienc/employment section in the hope that it helps (I am almost 30 so have a load of different employment that is very varied). Just wondering if anyone has a structure for these employment descriptions that they know are what graduate recruitment wants to see? I have tried putting in loads of detail, and then less, and never really been happy with it. I understand that my application answers also need improving, but it can't harm to fix up my work section.

@Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman if you have any insights please do let me know. Or anybody else of course too Thank you!

 

[Jessica Booker]

If I'm talking about open days in my work experience section what sorts of things should I draw out?

Personally, I’d focus on what you learnt and how it shaped your motivations rather than the detail of the open day. By focusing on what you took from the open day, you will provide more unique aspects than just describing what everyone else would have experienced at an open day (which is pretty similar from firm to firm). I would avoid making general statements like “I got the opportunity to learn more about the firm” and “I met with trainees and lawyers” as this is pretty obvious and would be something anyone could say who attended the event.