TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Chris Brown]

For people who intend to apply to Paul, Weiss next year, which do you think is more important: ensuring our application answers the questions, learning how to respond to Amberjack assessments, or both?

I imagine it’s both because Paul said they assess applications and test scores together to decide who to invite to AC. I’m not too sure what their benchmarks are or what they look at to determine whether the applications and test scores are good enough. I don’t think my test scores were super high they were sort of in the middle. In terms of my application, my stats are not astronomically high so I am hoping it was my answers to the questions that they liked.

I think more emphasis would be placed on the written application. The application answers are the only thing that can be assessed objectively. Things like academics and work experience depend on your background in my opinion, so it’s more likely to be subjectively judged. Some people have access to certain things that others don’t. 🙂​

 

[VMS]

An open letter to BreadandButter / Yourworstnightmareisback

Phahaha, I know!! I mean, how is trolling so entertaining for them? Honestly, so much effort on something so unnecessary.

 

[dm_corporate]

For those who completed an interview at Jones Day, how long did it take to hear back?

 

[Joshyf10]

Has anyone who did a goodwin interview heard back yet?

 

[benxi]

Wedlake bell interview!

 

[lawelmo]

I haven't received the test but may I know when you completed the VI? thanks!

I completed the VI last Saturday and also received the critical thinking test today

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Wedlake bell interview!

huge congrats!! out of interest, when did you apply? and is this the next round after the initial app?

 

[warr10r]

how long have people waited to hear back post latham ac?

 

[trainee4u]

Russell-Cooke VS virtual interview for the second year running. 😁

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

For those who completed an interview at Jones Day, how long did it take to hear back?

One day for AC, same day for first stage interview

 

[James Wakefield]

Russell-Cooke interview. I applied on the deadline so quite happy about that. 😅

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Russell-Cooke VS virtual interview for the second year running. 😁

Congrats so impressive to get to this stage two years in a row!! When did you apply?

 

[trainee4u]

Congrats so impressive to get to this stage two years in a row!! When did you apply?

11pm on the last day.

 

[bangarangbass39]

Anyone have insight/strategy for written commercial assessments and individual presentations?

I have about a month to prep.

 

[👩🎓]

same I think I got 78 on their Watson Galser test too, so seeing how other people are getting 90+, I'm happy with my HFW vacation scheme 😂 😂

Congratulations on getting a vacation scheme with HFW, I hope it goes well.

 

[👩🎓]

Boodle Hatfield virtual interview next Friday! Would appreciate any tips if someone has done it before. Can offer VI advice for bird&bird, CMS

Congratulations on getting an interview, I hope it goes well. Do you mind if I ask when you applied?

 

[ilovegardening1111]

I haven't received the test but may I know when you completed the VI? thanks!

hi! i got it on monday

 

[applicant457]

I have survived two rounds of HL PFOs. WG completed early december. What is going on??

 

[Chris Brown]

I have survived two rounds of HL PFOs. WG completed early december. What is going on??

I think they probably send out decisions in small batches e.g., one group receive AC invites and the next group receive a PFO. I saw on their website they get between 4,000 to 5,000 applications a year, so they must take a while to process all of them. Best of luck for Hogan Lovells! 🙂​

 

[rapunzel]

how long have people waited to hear back post latham ac?

I heard back after a week