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

[Palmerme1]

Slightly off topic - had a paralegal interview today. Assumed it was on Zoom/Teams (as all my interviews have been)...turns out it was in-person! Let's just say it was a very stressful morning when I realised!!

 

[Adrian_S]

Slightly off topic - had a paralegal interview today. Assumed it was on Zoom/Teams (as all my interviews have been)...turns out it was in-person! Let's just say it was a very stressful morning when I realised!!

but you got through it! that’s amazing! what an icon - i would’ve had a mental breakdown lmao

 

[GXA123]

but you got through it! that’s amazing! what an icon - i would’ve had a mental breakdown lmao

omg same hahahahaha

 

[JohnDoeTCLA]

Anyone knows TW summer vac scheme dates btw?

 

[Abii]

Anyone knows TW summer vac scheme dates btw?

This information is available here on their website: https://www.taylorwessing.com/en/careers/united-kingdom/students-and-graduates/graduates-faq

6-17 June
11-22 July

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone heard back from Howard Kennedy post application?

 

[RARodle]

The online assessment centre. It was on the 9th so I’ll wait until the 2 week mark and then send them an email I think! What was the final interview like?

Absolutely send then an email to follow up! I had an interview with two Partners within PwC legal which lasted 60 minutes. It was really an extension of the 1-on-1 interview we had during the AC.

 

[Scandi]

Is anyone still waiting for Ropes' AC outcome? (I assumed we were to hear back by the end of today)

 

[MP96]

Absolutely send then an email to follow up! I had an interview with two Partners within PwC legal which lasted 60 minutes. It was really an extension of the 1-on-1 interview we had during the AC.

Okay, will do! Thanks for the info

 

[CF12345]

has anyone heard back from HSF post -AC?

 

[tkwillbealawyer]

Anyone else still waiting for Forsters or Farrer post-AC?

 

[BRo]

Is anyone still waiting for Ropes' AC outcome? (I assumed we were to hear back by the end of today)

Yeah still waiting… not particularly hopeful though as have seen others have received offers

 

[Embo]

Anyone heard back from V&E post-interview? Or is everyone else waiting too?

 

[Adrian_S]

Anyone heard back from V&E post-interview? Or is everyone else waiting too?

don’t think anyone’s heard back yet. but also completely expecting a rejection. i made like 3 inappropriate jokes, cut off a partner mid sentence, and basically couldnt remember anything i’d prepared due to sheer nervousness. lmao im toast

 

[Cantab_95]

don’t think anyone’s heard back yet. but also completely expecting a rejection. i made like 3 inappropriate jokes, cut off a partner mid sentence, and basically couldnt remember anything i’d prepared due to sheer nervousness. lmao im toast

Same here re hearing back. I interviewed just under 2 weeks ago now, would be great to hear back this week but have a feeling this might run until the end of March - certainly the coolest office I’ve seen!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Anyone still waiting for Akin Gump post WG.

 

[Adrian_S]

Had trouble finding the answer to this, but after an interview/AC, do recruiters consider how a candidate has performed at various stages of the application process before making them an offer (or do they just consider AC/interview performance)? Wondering if @Jessica Booker might know.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Had trouble finding the answer to this, but after an interview/AC, do recruiters consider how a candidate has performed at various stages of the application process before making them an offer (or do they just consider AC/interview performance)? Wondering if @Jessica Booker might know.

That information can still be considered. For instance, if you have had a borderline performance in an exercise or competency, they may look back at earlier stages to see if there is evidence elsewhere that supports the decision (which ever way it goes). For instance, I had many instances where a written exercise wasn't ideal, and so we would look back at the pyschometric assessments (which then was a verbal reasoning assessment) and written style of their application to see if there were any concerns there. If there were, it tended to push a decision to a no, while if they were strong, it might push it to a yes.

However, I would say in most instances, this approach isn't needed. You can typically make a decision just based on the latest assessments you have undertaken. If a candidate has made it through the earlier stages, there is a minimum benchmark they have met anyway (and that tends to be quite high) and so trying to benchmark candidates based on their earlier performances is a bit futile as they are often quite similar.

 

[Scandi]

Yeah still waiting… not particularly hopeful though as have seen others have received offers

I see. It's not over until it's over but nice to manage the expectations a bit

 

[Adrian_S]

That information can still be considered. For instance, if you have had a borderline performance in an exercise or competency, they may look back at earlier stages to see if there is evidence elsewhere that supports the decision (which ever way it goes). For instance, I had many instances where a written exercise wasn't ideal, and so we would look back at the pyschometric assessments (which then was a verbal reasoning assessment) and written style of their application to see if there were any concerns there. If there were, it tended to push a decision to a no, while if they were strong, it might push it to a yes.

However, I would say in most instances, this approach isn't needed. You can typically make a decision just based on the latest assessments you have undertaken. If a candidate has made it through the earlier stages, there is a minimum benchmark they have met anyway (and that tends to be quite high) and so trying to benchmark candidates based on their earlier performances is a bit futile as they are often quite similar.

Thank you Jessica! Helpful as always!