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

[John Travoni]

A&O winter PFO - had applied early Sept.

Did you just receive the PFO now?
Also, did you only get sent this email or is this the second email you received after receiving the email of you passing the SJT?

 

[Rob93]

Did you just receive the PFO now?
Also, did you only get sent this email or is this the second email you received after receiving the email of you passing the SJT?

Received it earlier today, can't remember the exact time. And it's the only correspondence I've had since submitting the form (no acknowledgment of the SJT at all).

 

[alicebloom]

a friend of mine just got a PFO from A&O - seems like they're starting to come through now

 

[ZaraB]

Have just submitted my HSF Winter VS application - does anyone know how long it takes to receive their online test and how long are you given to complete this?

I think I heard from them the day after I appllied at around 9am

 

[MillyWills]

I took the A&O SJT yesterday and received an email that I passed today

 

[kitty_kat]

All their vacation schemes are non-rolling this year

Thank you!! If you don't mind, please may I know how you found this out?

 

[MizM]

So I completed my HSF online test yesterday at 11am. Still have not heard anything regarding the outcome. I’ve seen that people normally get confirmation of reaching the benchmark a few hours after the completion of the test. Starting to worry now. Anyone here in a similar position?

 

[Ollie_Law_1]

Hi everyone,

Just completing Gowling WLG's vac scheme app, and had a queries about one of the questions:

'Please tell us, if you worked for a commercial law firm and had to deliver a client pitch, what would the client want you to cover to enable them to make a decision on who they instruct?' (350)

It says you work for a 'commercial law firm' - but should i link it back to Gowling? For example, a key part of a pitch would be the firm's technological/service capabilities. Should i state that these are important, and then say something to the effect that 'Gowling WLG's programmes X and Y and membership of the World Law Group ensure would be key details for the client to understand the capabilities of their lawyer' - or is this not really part of the question?

Thanks!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

So I completed my HSF online test yesterday at 11am. Still have not heard anything regarding the outcome. I’ve seen that people normally get confirmation of reaching the benchmark a few hours after the completion of the test. Starting to worry now. Anyone here in a similar position?

I think as it was the deadline yesterday so they were busy as deadline day applications were submitted so lots of people were submitting applications yesterday. I would not stress out too much about it.

 

[GXA123]

So I completed my HSF online test yesterday at 11am. Still have not heard anything regarding the outcome. I’ve seen that people normally get confirmation of reaching the benchmark a few hours after the completion of the test. Starting to worry now. Anyone here in a similar position?

Me too!

 

[Law2022]

PFO from A&O after successful SJT🥺

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone,

Just completing Gowling WLG's vac scheme app, and had a queries about one of the questions:

'Please tell us, if you worked for a commercial law firm and had to deliver a client pitch, what would the client want you to cover to enable them to make a decision on who they instruct?' (350)

It says you work for a 'commercial law firm' - but should i link it back to Gowling? For example, a key part of a pitch would be the firm's technological/service capabilities. Should i state that these are important, and then say something to the effect that 'Gowling WLG's programmes X and Y and membership of the World Law Group ensure would be key details for the client to understand the capabilities of their lawyer' - or is this not really part of the question?

Thanks!

It doesn’t need to be linked to Gowling specifically. It’s just looking for you to consider the aspects that are important for a pitch.

 

[saz a]

Are there any guide posts to assist on how to tackle the Taylor Wessing app questions-they are a bit tricky this year

 

[em311]

Is there a recommended structure to follow for Ashurst's personal statement? Should it just be 'why law, why Ashurst, why you' or is something else better?

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Anyone who has applied to Linklaters, am I correct in saying that they don't ask for work experiences? When I applied, I did not see a section to write about work experiences.

Also, what are the type of WG questions of the 5 are included in the Capp test?

 

[GXA123]

Hi, the Clyde & Co application does not have any questions. I have looked at multiple times and I cannot find the questions. Appreciate any help!

 

[John Travoni]

PFO from A&O after successful SJT🥺

When did you receive your email from A&O that you passed the SJT?

 

[justanotherlawstudent]

Has anyone done the A&O AC for this app cycle/ has done it before? Are there any specific things you would recommend looking into for the case study/ how to best prepare?

 

[Law2022]

When did you receive your email from A&O that you passed the SJT?

Wednesday

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone still not heard back from A&O after receiving the email from A&O that you passed the SJT?