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

[Leche_Deag]

For anyone who has given a presentation via Topscore, were you able to share your screen and if so, did it cover up your camera for the viewer?

 

[F99]

Does anyone know what percentage of A&O trainees are recruited from vac scheme vs direct TC route?

 

[ellwilsen]

^^^

I believe it is 1) application 2) test 3) VI 4) AC

 

[Haris]

For Reed Smith, am I correct in thinking that the deadline (today) is just for the application form and not the situational strengths test?

I think so since most Reed Smith applicants have mentioned receiving the test after a few days. I still haven't received mine yet since submitting my application earlier today.

 

[BM99]

I think so since most Reed Smith applicants have mentioned receiving the test after a few days. I still haven't received mine yet since submitting my application earlier today.

I don't think the SST at Reed Smith is sent automatically. The website FAQ section says that if you are successful at the online application form you will then be asked to complete the SST. I think that's what Holly Allen (Grad recruitment) said at the open day as well. So you might have to wait for a while.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I don't think the SST at Reed Smith is sent automatically. The website FAQ section says that if you are successful at the online application form you will then be asked to complete the SST. I think that's what Holly Allen (Grad recruitment) said at the open day as well. So you might have to wait for a while.

I disagree with this as everyone receives the test that applies.

 

[OB]

I don't think the SST at Reed Smith is sent automatically. The website FAQ section says that if you are successful at the online application form you will then be asked to complete the SST. I think that's what Holly Allen (Grad recruitment) said at the open day as well. So you might have to wait for a while.

I got my test the same day so think they probably check you pass basic criteria / filled in the form fully

 

[Haris]

Am I right in thinking that Linklaters will still let applicants do the Watson Glaser after the application deadline?

 

[CC03]

Am I right in thinking that Linklaters will still let applicants do the Watson Glaser after the application deadline?

Yeah you have 5 days to complete it!

 

[Jennifer85]

I disagree with this as everyone receives the test that applies.

Their faq says:

“The first stage of the process is an application form, which is completed online. If successful at this stage, you will then be asked to complete a situational strengths test (SST), again online. If you meet the standard on the SST, then you will be invited to undertake an on-demand strengths based video interview. Should you be successful at this stage, you will then be invited to undertake a case study exercise. The location of the case study exercise (virtual or in person) will depend on the Covid-19 situation and government guidelines at the time of interview.”

Have more faith in yourself. If you got to that stage you have progressed.

 

[LL]

Received my feedback report for Linklaters today and had ‘respect’ as my lowest scoring attributes.

I am quite shocked because it’s actually one of my highest scoring attributes for the past 2 cycles? In real life, I can also genuinely say that respect is probably the attribute that I am most likely to possess out of all the ones they look for. It’s something I truly value and I’m always conscious of it.

Does anyone know if there’s any chance of making it to the AC with a weakness like this? Who would want to progress someone who lacks respect? Everything else can be developed, but a lack of respect seems to suggest there is something inherently wrong with my character? Maybe I’m taking this a bit too personal but I honestly have no clue what happened 😞

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

How can I prepare for an arctic shore test please

You cant really - it is game based and requires having good reflexes/memory, but nothing to prep for

 

[snailvibez]

Received my feedback report for Linklaters today and had ‘respect’ as my lowest scoring attributes.

I am quite shocked because it’s actually one of my highest scoring attributes for the past 2 cycles? In real life, I can also genuinely say that respect is probably the attribute that I am most likely to possess out of all the ones they look for. It’s something I truly value and I’m always conscious of it.

Does anyone know if there’s any chance of making it to the AC with a weakness like this? Who would want to progress someone who lacks respect? Everything else can be developed, but a lack of respect seems to suggest there is something inherently wrong with my character? Maybe I’m taking this a bit too personal but I honestly have no clue what happened 😞

did you answer the questions differently this cycle? and may i ask when did you receive the feedback?

 

[LL]

did you answer the questions differently this cycle? and may i ask when did you receive the feedback?

I honestly don’t remember my answers for each cycle, but I assume it must have been quite different.

At around 12am

 

[snailvibez]

I honestly don’t remember my answers for each cycle, but I assume it must have been quite different.

At around 12am

i see....
when did you submit the assessment?

 

[BM99]

Received my feedback report for Linklaters today and had ‘respect’ as my lowest scoring attributes.

I am quite shocked because it’s actually one of my highest scoring attributes for the past 2 cycles? In real life, I can also genuinely say that respect is probably the attribute that I am most likely to possess out of all the ones they look for. It’s something I truly value and I’m always conscious of it.

Does anyone know if there’s any chance of making it to the AC with a weakness like this? Who would want to progress someone who lacks respect? Everything else can be developed, but a lack of respect seems to suggest there is something inherently wrong with my character? Maybe I’m taking this a bit too personal but I honestly have no clue what happened 😞

I think you should not worry now. I got respect as the lowest score attribute as well. If you read the assessment report it refers Respect to the ability to consider diversity and appreciation of repetitive tasks (I don't know if it is different for your report). I don't think it is really related to your character.

I got respect as the lowest probably because I said I preferred exciting and challenging tasks much more than repetitive tasks.😅I'm quite sure I put that I like working with people from different backgrounds.

 

[LL]

i see....
when did you submit the assessment?

At around 11pm on Thursday night.

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Received my feedback report for Linklaters today and had ‘respect’ as my lowest scoring attributes.

I am quite shocked because it’s actually one of my highest scoring attributes for the past 2 cycles? In real life, I can also genuinely say that respect is probably the attribute that I am most likely to possess out of all the ones they look for. It’s something I truly value and I’m always conscious of it.

Does anyone know if there’s any chance of making it to the AC with a weakness like this? Who would want to progress someone who lacks respect? Everything else can be developed, but a lack of respect seems to suggest there is something inherently wrong with my character? Maybe I’m taking this a bit too personal but I honestly have no clue what happened 😞

Not by any means to say that this means you won’t get through… but a few people on here didn’t make it through to AC last year and had respect as their lowest attribute.

no one knows exactly how they score the SJT though so take that with a pinch of salt!

 

[TJ370]

Does anyone have Hogan’s graduate recruitment email? Can’t seem to find it

 

[unserious candidate]

Received my feedback report for Linklaters today and had ‘respect’ as my lowest scoring attributes.

I am quite shocked because it’s actually one of my highest scoring attributes for the past 2 cycles? In real life, I can also genuinely say that respect is probably the attribute that I am most likely to possess out of all the ones they look for. It’s something I truly value and I’m always conscious of it.

Does anyone know if there’s any chance of making it to the AC with a weakness like this? Who would want to progress someone who lacks respect? Everything else can be developed, but a lack of respect seems to suggest there is something inherently wrong with my character? Maybe I’m taking this a bit too personal but I honestly have no clue what happened 😞

Please try to remember that your lowest scoring attribute doesn’t necessarily mean you scored low on that attribute.