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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
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I completed it around an hour ago and I found it quite intense as well. Well, I got an email saying my application is now under review so we’ll see. 🙂
Hi @Veep9,
Firstly, I am really happy to hear that you found my reply useful 😇 and glad to hear that you are able to develop and make your application even stronger than last time!
Secondly, I always referred to the articles in Chambers Student (NRF's article is here), which are approved (by the firm) before publication. If a firm is referred to in a particular way in Chambers Student, for example, NRF in this case, then I took it as safe to do so in my application to that firm. I do agree though, I would not refer to NRF as Norton Rose. It might suggest that you were unaware of their merger with Fulbright & Jaworski in 2013.
Best of luck with the NRF application too. It is a fantastic firm!
Just been invited to the Burges Salmon assessment centre 
. Has anyone done this before or got any advice for the day?
. Has anyone done this before or got any advice for the day?Are you referring to the behavioral assessment? If so, it's automatic as I got issued mine within minutes of applying. It's not really the type of thing you can prepare for besides reading about the core competencies the firm is looking for.
Congratulations! 🥳Just been invited to the Burges Salmon assessment centre
My top tip would be to read up on all the different stages of the assessment centre so you know exactly what you'll be asked to do on the day. Once you've done this, prepare accordingly and practice answers to three key questions: why you, why this firm and why commercial law. If you have solid, evidenced answers to these three questions then one can usually answer other questions with confidence too. And lastly, try to relax and enjoy the process on the day! It can be really high-pressure, but it's crucial to maintain your calm, focus on one stage at a time and not fixate on any mistakes/errors that you may make.
Let me know if you have any specific areas of the assessment centre that you require advice on and I'll be happy to provide my thoughts!
All the best!
Ah thank you!
Do you know what type of questions they are? The email says "preference-type" questions. I have no clue what those are lol :S
Just your standard multiple choice scenario questions ("you've been asked to be a part of a project..."), as well as preference questions ("I prefer to work alone/in groups").
In my opinion, it’s probably going to be a rejection if we don’t hear anything by the end of the week 😅
I wouldn't be so sure honestly! Their application deadline has consistently been the 14th of October in the past, as it was this year, and some people in previous years have had AC invites as late as the 15th IIRC. I just follow a policy of no news is good news! 🤣
Still haven’t been asked to do the Clyde and Co VI, applied 19th October, when should I start thinking about emailing grad rec ?? The VI is automatic isn’t it??
really?? I've not really noticed people getting AC invitations either though. Also I assumed they would send out PFO's first ??
Last year I was rejected after they were done with ACs.
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