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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Forgot I’d even applied at this point - was so long ago now 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi all, for anyone who has done an HSF AC, are the scenario questions similar to case studies in that you could ask for a moment to jot down and collect your thoughts, or is it more of a discussion in which it would feel disjointed to stop and write down your thoughts in a case-study style?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If anyone’s ever done a pwc assessment centre I would be very grateful for some insight on the day!! Thanks in advance
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone else receive the PwC holding email this morn? Bit stressful that they’re still reviewing VIs when ACs are Mon-Thurs next week !!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone received an AC from pwc yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Cooley was non-rolling, so I wouldn’t worry about not having heard yet even if you did apply early. I think we’re supposed to hear back today if successful? And as @Asil Ahmad mentioned earlier in the thread, Cooley tend to send PFOs the following day, so probably tomorrow. But as far as I’m...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Please could you let me know how HSF respond if you do email them asking this question - mine is 17 March and having the same worry!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I agree with you on the case study, I think the scenario is quite different though. My understanding of scenario based interviews is you will be presented with some background e.g. business x wants to diversify into y industry - how do you go about doing this? And then you end up having a chat...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In a competency interview, can I talk about something I did in a job that I haven’t put in my work experience section?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Would appreciate so much if anyone could point me to resources for how to prep for ACs - this is my first ever!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not ordinarily I don’t think - I am a paralegal there and when I applied initially they hadn’t picked up on the fact I work here, it was a slightly different process from this point
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Omg HSF summer AC! After initially getting rejected for spring
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Idk if this is best practice but I’d respond ‘hi (first name)’
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If I the AC is in the morning, I’d probably work the afternoon. However, if it was in the afternoon I’d probably take the morning off!! Personal preference though
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone please have any tips/useful links on how to structure answers for SJT Qs and for case studies in video interviews? Thanks in advance! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’ll double check but I think I made a note of structure and questions after my VI last year - will dig it out and PM you if I find anything useful!!

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