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  1. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    "Within 5 days" can mean different things for different firms, depending on whether they take a "day" to mean a full calendar day (which could or could not include Tuesday itself in the count) or simply a 24 hour period. My advice with these situations is to always err on the side of caution and...
  2. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @DesperateForVac while I do not know much about the specifics of the CMS VI but I will quote bellow a useful post I made on the topic. It is from a very thorough guide I wrote about competency interviews which describes the approach I followed (which led to post VI progression 4/5 times), but...
  3. Andrei Radu

    Which firms host virtual assessment centres?

    Hi @hibah I know last year Slaughter and May and Davis Polk had virtual assessments. I have also heard White & Case offers the option of online assessments.
  4. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @lawyersum I will firstly just caveat the following by mentioning that the subject of the merits of this international strategy is a controversial one. I have analyzed this topic from the perspective of a firm operating this model in a lot of detail when writing TCLA's updated Slaughter and...
  5. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @C_AJH while I sympathize with your situation and agree with your thoughts as to how bullet points are more efficient, unfortunately the default expectation of recruiters is that you will write in prose. I have hear different justifications for this from different recruiters, but most often...
  6. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Unknowncabbage I and a some other forum members have considered different a few different approaches to this question before. Long story short, I do not think you need to worry too much about it and I believe you should just focus on thoroughly analyzing the impact of the times you have...
  7. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I see - consider contacting someone from your university about this and ask what types of documents do they offer as proof of module results.
  8. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @theonecompetant I will list bellow some of the psychometric test resources I have found. For free WG practice tests, see: Clifford Chance Free Practice Test The Lawyer Portal Free Practice Test Pearson Free Practice Test Practice Aptitude Tests Free Practice Test Assessment Day Free...
  9. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Besides the proof of module results which I have seen in one or two other application forms, I have not seen other firms ask for these documents at this stage either. However, I do not expect the fact that you do not have an official university transcript to be a big issue. Recruiters are aware...
  10. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @A worried graduate I have wrote a post discussing this issue in depth, I have quoted it bellow. However, please let me know if you have any follow up questions or you are still uncertain as to how to approach this.
  11. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I can think of two ways to include it: Integrate it into your cover letter or application form answer: it can make a lot of sense to have it as the 'Result' part of a STAR-structured paragraph. For instance, if you are discussing your interest in commercial law and how it grew over time, you...
  12. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Apyw I think you have a range of options in terms of the strategies that you can mention, but I would personally focus on some of the following: Estimating capacity: firstly, in order to assess whether you can deliver a high-quality work product for all of your deadlines, and to come up...
  13. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think it can qualify as both. It is a position of responsibility because you get to represent a firm on campus and assist them with their recruitment and marketing efforts - your name is thus associated with the firm's brand. It is also a work experience, as you are providing services to a...
  14. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    While I have only applied to Slaughter and May's VS, I think you should not assume a rejection just because of the long wait time. I applied earlier in October and only received an AC invite around the middle of December.
  15. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    While I do not remember so much from the test since I only did it last year, I will mention two distinctive features and my related advice. The Mayer Brown test was significantly longer and more varied than other firm psychometric assessments. I was honestly surprised of how much time and...
  16. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I do not know much more about this, other that when firms say there is no time limit, I believe the time you take to complete a test is generally not either recorded or taken into consideration when assessing your application. In my own experience, although not with Linklaters, I have taken...
  17. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @helloj I do not think there is a right or wrong way of approaching that question, but here's the way I would go about it: Give a historical 'narrative' explanation of my engagement with commercial law - when did I start considering this field, which firm events did I attend, what Forage...
  18. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Tintin06 try not to feel too disheartened. WG scores vary a lot between tests, as the difficulty levels of different tests also varies a lot. Furthermore, there is a significant chance element to this. While learning and internalizing the fine technical rules and distinctions of each test...
  19. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey @Parsorandini I think you should generally just stick to the facts. If you are sufficiently specific in your description of your tasks, it should be easy for recruiters to infer associated skills and attributes without your writing becoming very repetitive. However, you can also make a link...
  20. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Chelsea101 I have just found one from 2021 that seems to include many useful resources and tips, you can take a look here. Since I have had a good VS conversion rate and since WVS are approaching, I am also planning to soon write a detailed guide on the topic, so be on the lookout for that...

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