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

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Jessica Booker

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I had a rejection from A&O on Christmas day!!! Yes the 25th of December!, so some of them do work on bank holidays 🤦‍♀️
It’s unlikely to be the U.K. grad rec team working on Christmas Day.

It is likely they have either outsourced their application screening or there is some form of delay in the emails being sent out (sometimes they are sent the next day by default after an application is reviewed and processed).
 

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Sorry to hear that you've been struggling with SJTs- these tests can be so hard and frustrating to crack, but the fact that you guys made it to the SJT stage, which less than half of all applicants do generally, is a testament to your abilities and skill. When you feel ready, please feel free to go through some links I'm including below for SJT preparation that you may find helpful-
  1. How to Prepare for SJTs- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/scenario-based-assessment.2367/#post-30260
  2. Ways to approach SJTs- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/situational-judgement-tests.1729/#post-14156
  3. Links to SJT practice tests- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ssion-thread-2020-21.2170/page-343#post-49068
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Hey has anyone who hasnt yet done the CMS VI been getting reminder emails to do it? I got one this morning saying its my last chance to complete it, getting a bit worried that the deadline is tonight as opposed to tomorrow at midnight. I was hoping to complete it tomorrow morning with a clear head
 

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Hey has anyone who hasnt yet done the CMS VI been getting reminder emails to do it? I got one this morning saying its my last chance to complete it, getting a bit worried that the deadline is tonight as opposed to tomorrow at midnight. I was hoping to complete it tomorrow morning with a clear head
Hey don't worry about it. They send out reminders the day before the deadline if I remember correctly. The day of the deadline is always included for Launchpad VIs
 
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    Does anyone know if we have to do the Latham test and submit the application both before the deadline or is it only to submit the application before the deadline. Also, does anyone know if they only screen your application if you pass their behaviour test or is their test like a competency-based test.
     

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    Does anyone know if we have to do the Latham test and submit the application both before the deadline or is it only to submit the application before the deadline. Also, does anyone know if they only screen your application if you pass their behaviour test or is their test like a competency-based test.
    Not sure re first question, but best to send it sooner rather than later. The SJT is automatic, and it's quite a straightforward test, then they screen and invite you to VI if successful.
     

    Asil Ahmad

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    Not sure re first question, but best to send it sooner rather than later. The SJT is automatic, and it's quite a straightforward test, then they screen and invite you to VI if successful.
    Thank you very much for this. This is really helpful. How far did you progress in their application if you don't mind me asking.
     
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