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

[Phoenix for all]

Just got an offer for the Clyde & Co winter vac scheme!!

Hey congrats!! Did you hear back by phone or email?

 

[JM1998]

Hey congrats!! Did you hear back by phone or email?

Phone call, 9:30 this morning, I only had the AC yesterday

 

[S30]

Have people heard back yet.

I don’t think we will hear back from Baker McKenzie until after the 1st December! Spoke to a member of GR recently and she said they review all applications after the deadline. Hope that helps

 

[pleasecanwegetjobs]

I'm guessing if I haven't heard anything from Latham post app then it's a PFO for the winter vac scheme

 

[LEL]

If asked why you were unsuccessful in converting your vac scheme to a TC, what should the response? Ofc don't want to expose my flaws 🙃

 

[PirateShip]

PFO from CMS.

Taking it as a sign that I need to practice Watson Glaser tests a bit more. I've scored highly on them in the past but need to improve consistency. Anyone have any recommended methods?

 

[xtinew]

PFO from CMS.

Taking it as a sign that I need to practice Watson Glaser tests a bit more. I've scored highly on them in the past but need to improve consistency. Anyone have any recommended methods?

I was exactly like this last year. My inconsistency has since improved because I did so many practice tests and read so many guides. I would definitely search the web for some "cheat sheets" (or make one yourself!) that digests each WG section like a rulebook. It helped me understand the difference between deductions and interpretations and whether an inference is "true" or "probably true". Best of luck you'll improve in no time

 

[hannaheshaw04]

Hi has anyone heard back from Clyde & Co spring/summer, if so how long did it take?

 

[bibss]

Any advice for A&O SJT? Their website says it is untimed, but is it time recorded? Basically, I am not sure whether I can REALLY take my time.

 

[PirateShip]

I was exactly like this last year. My inconsistency has since improved because I did so many practice tests and read so many guides. I would definitely search the web for some "cheat sheets" (or make one yourself!) that digests each WG section like a rulebook. It helped me understand the difference between deductions and interpretations and whether an inference is "true" or "probably true". Best of luck you'll improve in no time

Yeah, practice makes perfect. From a few practice tests, it's the "recognizing assumptions" part that I tend to score lowest on, so time to get to work.

I actually thought I was rather strong on WGs, so in a weird way I'm kind of glad to now know it's a weakness I can address. I am now wondering how many PFOs I got as a result of the WG rather than the application now, though...

 

[jamesfp]

Has anyone heard back from W&C post AC?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Just got an offer for the Clyde & Co winter vac scheme!!

Congratulations!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

If asked why you were unsuccessful in converting your vac scheme to a TC, what should the response? Ofc don't want to expose my flaws 🙃

It’s more about showing development in those areas or explaining why the firm you are applying to might not worry so much about that particular aspect (eg if you have been told you didn’t show enough interest in their practice areas, and the firm you are applying to has different ones). It sounds brutal, but the flaw has already been exposed (that’s why they ask the question) - they just want to see how you move on from it.

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone completed the VI for CMS yet?

 

[OB]

I was exactly like this last year. My inconsistency has since improved because I did so many practice tests and read so many guides. I would definitely search the web for some "cheat sheets" (or make one yourself!) that digests each WG section like a rulebook. It helped me understand the difference between deductions and interpretations and whether an inference is "true" or "probably true". Best of luck you'll improve in no time

@PirateShip - I second this entirely too! Also when doing practice tests like on the Clifford Chance website etc where it gives you your score breakdown for each section and you can target your weaker sections. Making my own cheat sheet and teaching myself what to look for/how to look at the questions in each section really helped me

 

[John Travoni]

Gosh, I forgot how draining doing the Mayer Brown tests were. Nearly took me 2 full hours to complete it all 😭

 

[S87]

Gosh, I forgot how draining doing the Mayer Brown tests were. Nearly took me 2 full hours to complete it all 😭

Jeez..what do tests include?

 

[S87]

Did you guys read the Linkedin Post published by the CC GRM? It scares me that it takes less than a minute to bin a vs/tc app!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Did you guys read the Linkedin Post published by the CC GRM? It scares me that it takes less than a minute to bin a vs/tc app!

This explains why it is so easy to make such a quick decision on many applications though:

I've read over 173 Training Contract applications this morning. Most of them unfortunately won't be progressed to the next stage - why?

I've read over 173 Training Contract applications this morning. Most of them unfortunately won't be progressed to the next stage - why? Failed to detail their degree - 2% of responses Failed to detail work exp - 12% of responses Failed to use the 600 words - 16% of responses All of the above - 71% o

www.linkedin.com

 

[Dfrtyh]

Has anyone had a AC with Hogan?