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

[James Carrabino]

Thanks a lot! I’ll check out that post now.

Unfortunately I genuinely have no idea what is meant by skills assessment. The AC is in person, there is little information in terms of the recruitment cycle anywhere, on the forum or otherwise. I was hoping that someone here might be able to provide insight but Wedlake Bell is scarcely mentioned for some reason.

It literally just says that the day will involve an interview and a skills assessment (2 hours in total).

Perhaps @Jessica Booker will know what a skills assessment would entail? I could imagine it being anything from an online test to a competency interview, which isn't very helpful!

 

[James Carrabino]

Thank you for the clarification! Also, are there any tips on how to prep for in house paralegal roles? I have one on Tuesday, but I'm unsure about how much research is required into the company itself

Hi @Amanpreet Kaur! I have written on how to prepare for paralegal interviews here, and I think the main to think about for an in-house role is that you need to demonstrate a sincere enthusiasm for the work the company is doing as it will be all you are working on!

They may wish to know whether you plan to leave to pursue a training contract one day or not - do you know whether you are interviewing for a fixed-term role or an indefinite position? Make sure to have an answer prepared for that! There is a possibly outdated example of the type of questions a candidate received in an in-house interview from a few years ago at this link.

I hope that all helps

 

[Lumree]

No - 2023

I’m still waiting post tests for Fieldfisher direct TC 2023. I’ve seen some people have interviews and ACs on here but I’m not sure what programme/role they were for!

 

[MH]

Still waiting to hear from BCLP post-test which was over a month ago.. is anyone else?

 

[vacschemeapss]

Hey- anyone knows about Freshfields' WG benchmark? How much emphasis do they put on the percentiles and how had people who made it to ACs in the past performed in wg?

 

[TCApp2021]

Still waiting to hear from BCLP post-test which was over a month ago.. is anyone else?

Is this for direct TC?

 

[AspiringTrainee]

I’m still waiting post tests for Fieldfisher direct TC 2023. I’ve seen some people have interviews and ACs on here but I’m not sure what programme/role they were for!

I had an interview for the 2023 direct tc on Thursday. it took about 2 weeks for them to get back to me post tests?
Not the 7 days they initially said

 

[Lumree]

I had an interview for the 2023 direct tc on Thursday. it took about 2 weeks for them to get back to me post tests?
Not the 7 days they initially said

It’s been months since I did the tests so I’m not holding out hope!

 

[B A]

Hey- anyone knows about Freshfields' WG benchmark? How much emphasis do they put on the percentiles and how had people who made it to ACs in the past performed in wg?

If you don't mind me asking, is this for a TC and, if so, when did you get your WG invite?

 

[average_jo123]

Does anybody here have any experience interviewing with KPMG Law? Any advice/insight would be appreciated - please PM me!

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

If you don't mind me asking, is this for a TC and, if so, when did you get your WG invite?

Yes and last week

 

[GXA123]

I just cannot get over the fact that TW rejected me after writing 8 questions, 8 freaking questions

 

[MH]

Is this for direct TC?

nah VS

 

[ImTheBoss]

seems like a silly question, but can anyone recommend a good handbook that teaches you about what its really like to work as a commercial solicitor including legal drafting

I have done the lpc but i still feel like info is not hitting the nail on the head when it comes to real life

 

[Jessica Booker]

In an application form which only gives you 4 work experience slots, would it be ok to mention a completely new one (one that's not in the 4 slots) when answering one of the questions?

Yes, that would be fine to do.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Perhaps @Jessica Booker will know what a skills assessment would entail? I could imagine it being anything from an online test to a competency interview, which isn't very helpful!

Unfortunately I haven’t got a view on this. I would probably contact the firm and see if they can provide more details on what it is.

 

[KceeCan]

I am. Did you apply for 2024 TC?

Yup - 2024! I've been seeing a lot of responses from others so I was wondering if it's a flat out PFO. I did see the firm posted on Instagram saying there is a delay in response but that was two weeks ago so am worried!

 

[James Carrabino]

Any tips for Denton's telephone interview??

I do not know about Denton's specifically, but in my experience, telephone interviews were sort of a middle ground between a video interview and a face-to-face interview!

In both the telephone interviews I did, I had to answer some questions about myself and my motivations as well as a range of competency questions! These types of interview are less about building rapport and seeing where the conversation takes you than may be the case in a face-to-face interview and they are more about the quality of your answer. They are definitely not as formulaic as a video interview though and you should still try to maintain a conversational style

 

[PM2021]

Is there anyone who has still not heard anything from Winston post WG?

 

[AspiringIPLawyer]

Anyone applied for Fieldfisher direct TC 2024 and not been sent the test? I applied on the deadline (4th Feb) but haven't heard anything since or been asked to do any tests! Last year I applied in June and I got sent the tests a couple of days after?