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

[OB]

If a video interview is said to take no more than 15 minutes, how many questions can I expect?

I would predict probably 3/4 short questions. What firm is it and someone here might be able to confirm?

 

[ZaraB]

PFO from Dentons post WG 🥲

 

[ZaraB]

For me a week but did not pass the WG.
(They have a very high benchmark / norm group)

Sorry to hear it! I also got the email today saying I didn’t meet the benchmark

 

[pfoapplicant]

Apologies for the duplicate post, but here goes

@Jessica Booker

Hi guys - the Akin Gump application form asks candidates "What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?"
Do you think it would be okay (or even preferable) to link these back to Akin Gump (e.g. emphasise receiving high quality on-the-job training as an "important reward", then demonstrate how working at Akin Gump provides this reward)?

 

[kat_]

I know failing tests is really frustrating and demotivating but it really is so great that you have improved on your written applications this year 👏 👏 👏 I am including links to some posts with top tips and resources you can use to improve your scores when you feel ready. You've got this! 💪

1. Avni's best tips for WGs- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/watson-glaser-hints-and-tips.4328/#post-91212
2. Dheepa's best tips and links to practice tests for SJTs- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ral-discussion-thread-2020-21.2170/post-49068
3. Jessica's insight as recruiter on SJTs- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/situational-judgement-tests.1729/post-14156
4. Thread on scenario-based assessments- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/scenario-based-assessment.2367/#post-30260
5. Dan's WH Cheat/Hint Sheet- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/watson-glaser-cheat-hint-sheet.3304/
6. Links to WG practice tests- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/linklaters-2019-20-application.1653/post-30573

Thank you very much @AvniD ! this is very helpful! 😁

 

[kat_]

My application portal says 'under review', but I did not receive an email saying that or that I passed the test. I did, however, receive a test feedback report. Does that ('under review') mean that I passed the test and they are reviewing my app?

To be honest I am not entirely sure?
My portal was 'under review' until yesterday when I received PFO but I did not receive my feedback report after the test (only in the rejection e-mail). So it might be that you passed?
Last year I got my feedback report, and then a couple of days later, an email saying that I passed the test.
If that makes sense?

 

[commerciallawyer123]

I would predict probably 3/4 short questions. What firm is it and someone here might be able to confirm?

Thank you, the firm is Kirkland and they really have no other details in the invitation.

 

[Parsorandini]

Very strange situation for me. Just got a WG invite from Akin Gump but just checked my application and realise both my work history and my answer to one of the application questions didn't save on my application! Have I somehow passed the app stage even with missing info and I should just leave it, or is the WG automatically sent out and should I email them anyway and explain? Thanks

 

[Samir_O]

just got a pfo from NRF after initial app... no idea where im going wrong and truly losing hope this cycle

 

[Lawyered22]

Anyone know if the Vantage platform updates the status of your applications after they’ve been reviewed?

 

[manchester12]

Has anyone heard back from AG?

 

[rose888]

Any updates from Slaughters?

 

[S87]

Has anyone heard back from Links post Capp?

 

[Hele25]

I’ve seen lots of Clyde and Co AC invites, has anyone else not heard anything? Submitted VI 11/11

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

Any updates from Slaughters?

I was invited to an interview (taking place in January). I received the invite in late November.

 

[kat_]

My Linklaters application is 'on hold' is this.. how it should be?

 

[John Travoni]

My Linklaters application is 'on hold' is this.. how it should be?

No, it shouldn’t say this. It should say that the candidates review stage has been completed

 

[Parsorandini]

I’ve seen lots of Clyde and Co AC invites, has anyone else not heard anything? Submitted VI 11/11

I haven't but only submitted mine last week so guess I have a long wait ahead of me. Although my least developed strength is apparently learning agility so not too optimistic. 😅

 

[Sfernan21]

My Linklaters application is 'on hold' is this.. how it should be?

I wouldn't worry. Mine says 'On Hold' at 70%, but if you click 'view', it has a tick next to 'Candidate Review'. Just a waiting game now!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Apologies for the duplicate post, but here goes

@Jessica Booker

Hi guys - the Akin Gump application form asks candidates "What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?"
Do you think it would be okay (or even preferable) to link these back to Akin Gump (e.g. emphasise receiving high quality on-the-job training as an "important reward", then demonstrate how working at Akin Gump provides this reward)?

I think that is ok. Just be mindful this is asking you about your career, not just the training contract and so think about how that training may look beyond your first two years.