TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[bangarangbass39]

is baker mckenzie's test the watson glaser?

Amberjack...

 

[rabialegal]

Has anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell post online assessment and VI?

 

[Tintin06]

I am Just about to apply! Have they just started reviewing applications?

“Cooley's London office does not assess applications on a rolling basis. However, they do review applications and shortlisting may begin just ahead of the deadline.”

 

[NCTC2025]

Has anyone heard from CMS post VI?

 

[Tintin06]

Any advice on Baker McKenzie’s SJT?

 

[abhuzaifa]

Anyone know how long it takes to find out whether you passed WG for HL vac scheme ?

 

[noahsmiit01]

Hi, I submitted my Latham Watkins Vac scheme application last night and received an email with an online assessment link today. Can anyone explain what it’s like?

 

[Bread]

Anyone know how long it takes to find out whether you passed WG for HL vac scheme ?

I don’t think they tell you whether you passed it, you just either get invited to AC or don’t

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

didn’t meet the HSF benchmark… I have never not progressed past a test before (where invited to one). I got mostly moderate competency with some limits and some that appeared to imply good. I have already decided this will be my final cycle so taking one for the team and emailing enquiring into how the test is assessed because I have nothing to lose and think it is incredibly flawed.

 

[NJS]

For this Goodwin question.... Discuss a commercial issue that has particularly interested you. Why did it capture your attention, and what impact could it have on the legal sector?

Are they looking for a general issue (i.e. interest rate rises, i probably wont use that...) Or are they looking for a particular story (like a recent merger for example). @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam (sorry for the tags lol) Thank you!

 

[nonlaw2025graduate]

I have a CC Middle East Video Interview coming up. Anyone have tips for what competencies I should prep for? Would appreciate any help!

 

[M_m]

I’m currently working on the HL Summer VS application, and one of the questions is “tell us about any open days or events you have attended”.

I did both my schooling and undergrad degree abroad, and moved to the UK only a few months back. I was able to attend a Taylor Wessing in-person open day, but apart from that my experience is limited to Legal Cheek events (the law fairs and firm specific events). Moreover, I haven’t really interacted with HL specifically at these events.

Does anyone have any advice on how I can go about this question?

 

[gazdgazd11]

if you don't mind me asking, how long do you have to complete the VI?

5 days I believe?

I’m currently working on the HL Summer VS application, and one of the questions is “tell us about any open days or events you have attended”.

I did both my schooling and undergrad degree abroad, and moved to the UK only a few months back. I was able to attend a Taylor Wessing in-person open day, but apart from that my experience is limited to Legal Cheek events (the law fairs and firm specific events). Moreover, I haven’t really interacted with HL specifically at these events.

Does anyone have any advice on how I can go about this question?

not sure if this is good advice but I’d talk about virtual events. That’s what I do cause I’ve not attended any in person ones. Had different priorities during uni sadly

 

[xxx]

i know people cant share VI questions, but if anyone has done the CC VI before, could they offer some advice?

By any chance has anyone replied to you about this? I'm not sure how to approach the VI

 

[BillSikes]

CMS WG came through for me today - applied deadline for regional office.

 

[dxbbilly]

CMS VI!

Hey congratulations! how long after the WG did you hear back? I completed my WG today

 

[Hana ♥]

Passed DLA VI! How long did people wait to be shortlisted (either rejection or invite to AC)?

 

[l789]

Anyone heard from Paul Weiss open day

I’m still waiting for my PFO!

 

[LawyerUpPal]

Would love thoughts on this - A commercial issue for Weil app am thinking of talking about the rise of private credit. This is a commercial issue that affects asset management and PE firms for alternative forms of financing through private credit. My issue is will this still be relevant as interest rates and inflation have be lowered will private credit still be relevant. Any thoughts on this @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu

Interesting articles on the subject

 

[Audric_T]

Passed DLA VI! How long did people wait to be shortlisted (either rejection or invite to AC)?

Congratulations- a week and a half but depends on location and they are swamped at the moment I.e London is closed with last ac in January it would appear but Birmingham is open with a few acs to go. However hr has a lot of apps to wade through