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

[James Carrabino]

Is it likely that firms will have already filled ACs if they recruit on a rolling basis? E.g., if their applications close next week and they only have around 10 VS spots, are they likely to have filled all of these/all the ACs already?

I think it is very unlikely they have filled all their ACs prior to their application deadline. I could be wrong as I cannot speak for every firm, but most firms see over half of their apps come in within the last week before the deadline. It is possible that they will have to be more selective with whom they invite to AC at this point, but I think it is definitely worth applying if you like the firm.

 

[tc.la.vs]

I'm not sure about BM, but some firms have policies that if you've reached AC you either can't re-apply or you have to wait two years or you have to show significant improvement in application. Might be a reason why?

I am very sorry to hear this. Is it possible that they have a policy of not considering applications from those who have reached AC stage previously? Otherwise, it could have been flagged that you applied before, at which point they recognised that you submitted a very similar application and were hoping that you would work more on it.

Also, it could be that a different recruiter read your application, or the same one read it and was just having a worse day this time around. It is a brutal process as there is just so much luck involved, but if you keep applying I know you will beat the odds!

thank you both for this I really appreciate it!

 

[mads_g]

'Under review' means that you met the benchmark and passed the test, I think?
(That's what it was like last year)

I received the report in my rejection e-mail, it said something along the lines of 'if you wish to generate feedback report...click here'.

I don't want to give any false hope so take this with a pinch of salt but I received an email saying my application was under review after having taken the test. I then received an email saying I met the benchmark shortly after so I think it's a good sign! ; I also never received a feedback report, it seems that some people did and some people didn't so I'm not quite sure of the process involved there.

Oh interesting - thank you for the insight. Won't get my hopes up too much though. The whole process is so cryptic so who knows what anything means!

Best of luck to both of you!

 

[The Surviving Lawyer]

Been waiting since 21st November as well and no news just yet 🙃 From what I’ve read online, they are quite slow and really take their time

Hi! I think it really depends on when you apply as well- I applied 10th Nov, passed SJT 12th Nov, AC invite a week later then a confirmation I had been successful a few days after that!

 

[AlRJ]

Has anyone applied to Taylor Wessing and received their game based assessment?

I applied last Friday (10/12) and still waiting to receive mine! When did you apply?

 

[S87]

Reed Smith are you in da house?? Nope..ghosted me!

 

[mads_g]

Oh interesting - thank you for the insight. Won't get my hopes up too much though. The whole process is so cryptic so who knows what anything means!

Best of luck to both of you!

Ah, just got the email to say I reached the benchmark

 

[JSM123]

I haven't received anything (no confirmation, report, benchmark met email) since taking the HSF assessment on Monday. Is this odd?

 

[anon123456789]

Ah, just got the email to say I reached the benchmark

Yay!! Congrats!! Best of luck for app review 🥳 🥳 🥳 🥳

 

[Ambs123]

Does anyone have any tips for answering scenario questions ? Thanks!

 

[toriandersen]

HSF PFO did not meet the benchmark.

What even is my life at this point. Last year I did well in tests but my applications were bad. This year I feel like my applications are much better but I fail all tests.

Don’t be disheartened! It’s always rubbish getting a rejection but you were probably just slightly off on the verbal reasoning. I personally think verbal reasoning is the hardest of the tests that firms use. I did the HSF test last year and also didn’t meet the benchmark.
If you want a good site to practice verbal reasoning and WG I found assessmentday.com to be the best
Everything will work out for you!!

 

[Lawfulx]

I applied last Friday (10/12) and still waiting to receive mine! When did you apply?

I applied today

 

[Ambs123]

I applied today

I applied 3 weeks ago and still haven’t heard anything ! I got GBA for TW last year and it took a month to get it so maybe they’re still getting through apps?

 

[Lumree]

Has anyone applied to Taylor Wessing and received their game based assessment?

Applied but no invite!

 

[m.n]

Has anyone else applied to DLA Piper but not been sent the WG?

 

[GXA123]

I have emailed CC and they said that they expect to get back to everyone by New Years

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Has anyone else applied to DLA Piper but not been sent the WG?

They send it out on Fridays as far as I know.

 

[tt_xo]

Does anyone know whether Addleshaw Goddard expect you to give individual module breakdowns?

 

[gilo]

Good start to this cycle so far - VI invites from Irwin Mitchell, Simmons & Simmons, Mayer Brown and Clyde & Co!

 

[vacschemeapss]

I have emailed CC and they said that they expect to get back to everyone by New Years

Thanks, but their website says they get back by 22/12 though (for TCs) , so that's weird.