TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Tintin06]

Clifford Chance Watson Glaser pass mark? I didn’t get their AC though. Want to feel better about passing. I’d never passed one before now. I know HL uses WG too. In fact, most firms seem to.

 

[Legalstalker]

If that is the case then 31/40 (70th percentile) is a failing score in their WG

Hmm, I got 29/40 (33 percentile) but I know someone that got 28/40 (55 percentile).

It may be the Capp test that we’ve passed or a combination!

 

[ashwright]

I have no clue sorry! However, I can provide insight into my results?

Last year my Capp results were:
Strengths - working with others & commercial thinking
Weakness - critical thinking

This year Capp results were:
Strengths - working with others & Excellence
Weakness - resource and working management

I’m not sure which strength combo is better tbh

No worries at all - thank you for sharing your results! My strengths are motivation + resilience; my weakness is leadership preference. I feel like trying to work out the significance of these results is a bit like reading tea leaves - hopefully GR will put us out of our misery soon with some positive news 😊

 

[jta227]

Hmm, I got 29/40 (33 percentile) but I know someone that got 28/40 (55 percentile).

It may be the Capp test that we’ve passed or a combination!

I’m speculating but I’ve heard before that they want a 65 average and a 2.1 (or better) in every module across all years. I haven’t got that so they could just be autorejecting me on that basis. Probably not though

 

[ashwright]

Clifford Chance Watson Glaser pass mark? I didn’t get their AC though. Want to feel better about passing. I’d never passed one before now. I know HL uses WG too. In fact, most firms seem to.

Firstly - a big well done for passing! You should definitely feel very proud of yourself. 🐐
I'm not sure of what their pass mark is but the CC test is a good one to have passed given that the pass will stick w you for a couple cycles now. Also - I'm not sure if you already have done so but you can request your score by emailing GR.

I also passed but was rejected post-app sadly. Best thing to do is use it as evidence of your abilities - use it to boost your confidence for other apps going forward. You've got this

 

[User5678]

Anyone who has passed the kennedys test before or this cycle and wants to discuss their results, please pm, i am FREAKING out😭

 

[Legalstalker]

I’m speculating but I’ve heard before that they want a 65 average and a 2.1 (or better) in every module across all years. I haven’t got that so they could just be autorejecting me on that basis. Probably not though

Definitely speculation. I did not get 65 average in every module 😭 They may reject me once they review my application though. It’s most definitely the tests that automatically reject!​

No worries at all - thank you for sharing your results! My strengths are motivation + resilience; my weakness is leadership preference. I feel like trying to work out the significance of these results is a bit like reading tea leaves - hopefully GR will put us out of our misery soon with some positive news 😊

Your results are good leadership isn’t needed at such a junior stage so I don’t think that’s a negative being a weakness. I will say they have already given some AC’s out last week but I’m unsure of which scheme it’s for.

Wishing you good news soon x​

 

[ashwright]

I’m speculating but I’ve heard before that they want a 65 average and a 2.1 (or better) in every module across all years. I haven’t got that so they could just be autorejecting me on that basis. Probably not though

i hope not because then i'm done for. i've got to the 77% thing but i'm not sure if it means anything.
It might not be an auto-reject - keep faith in yourself. It's not over till it's over. 🫶

 

[ashwright]

Definitely speculation. I did not get 65 average in every module 😭 They may reject me once they review my application though. It’s most definitely the tests that automatically reject!


Your results are good leadership isn’t needed at such a junior stage so I don’t think that’s a negative being a weakness. I will say they have already given some AC’s out last week but I’m unsure of which scheme it’s for.

Wishing you good news soon x​

It might just be the Christmas lights but your message actually brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for being so lovely - it really means a lot 😊❤️
Wishing you good news soon too @Legalstalker - soon we'll be shaking hands w lawyers to accept TC offers ❤️

(Please accept my apologies - I could not find a Pepe the Frog gif, only Kermit the Frog 😂)

 

[jta227]

Early Merry Christmas & happy holidays to everyone btw, wishing you all the success you desire in the new year! 🎄 🎉

 

[thelawstudent]

has anyone heard back from w and c about VI? (for summer vac). i submitted in late october and still havent heard back...

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

has anyone heard back from w and c about VI? (for summer vac). i submitted in late october and still havent heard back...

i only heard back last week and submitted end of september, so i wouldn't worry yet

 

[kokoprep]

Has anyone heard back from Sidley for Spring/Summer, I submitted early September and have not heard back anything and has anyone been deferred after their interview for WVS?

 

[kokoprep]

Does being in touch and knowing the grad rec, help in any manner? I was having a discussion about this with someone I met at an open day and they told me it defo helped them! Views?

 

[User5678]

Does being in touch and knowing the grad rec, help in any manner? I was having a discussion about this with someone I met at an open day and they told me it defo helped them! Views?

It has been very very helpful to me (not in terms of it being an easier way to progress to the next stage but if you have a strong app and they remember you ofc it’ll help you!) but also in terms of getting very good advice not only for that particular firm but also if you want generic advice for apps.

I think it also varies if you just know them from an open day or if you have worked at the firm and the grad rec knows you (personally from experience latter helps a bit more but it’s helpful both ways!)

 

[kokoprep]

It has been very very helpful to me (not in terms of it being an easier way to progress to the next stage but if you have a strong app and they remember you ofc it’ll help you!) but also in terms of getting very good advice not only for that particular firm but also if you want generic advice for apps.

I think it also varies if you just know them from an open day or if you have worked at the firm and the grad rec knows you (personally from experience latter helps a bit more but it’s helpful both ways!)

That makes sense! Thank you!

 

[kokoprep]

I have a question to the community, for instance Sidley offers 17 TCs, they do four schemes which hosts around 20 candidates per scheme which comes to a total of 80. With the conversion to TC being difficult, what exactly should a candidate do to secure the offer and how do they assess you (specifically in Sidley). Does anyone have views on this?

Also any idea on how many candidates they send AC invites?

 

[DesperateForVac]

Anyone heard from Clyde and Co?

 

[Tintin06]

I have a question to the community, for instance Sidley offers 17 TCs, they do four schemes which hosts around 20 candidates per scheme which comes to a total of 80. With the conversion to TC being difficult, what exactly should a candidate do to secure the offer and how do they assess you (specifically in Sidley). Does anyone have views on this?

Also any idea on how many candidates they send AC invites?

That's a pretty low conversion rate. It's helpful to know such details. Feel better about my rejection now. Conversion rates can be very low. Always worth keeping that in mind. They are a great firm though. Big issue with the US firms. Goodwin seems slightly better plus others. We should hear more next year. I like Sidley's straightforward application process. No SJT or Watson Glaser, IIRC. Best of luck if you're applying.

 

[James Wakefield]

If you complete your VI on Christmas Day, are you allowed to wear a Santa hat? Asking for a friend.

On a serious note, Merry Christmas everyone!