TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[cyberjaz1116]

just clarify, i think someone said it was 80 on here 😵‍💫 can anyone confirm whether 18 is the right bench mark?

I emailed grac rec and they said so.

 

[axbg]

anyone heard anything from S&C?

 

[gw9]

I was fast-tracked after the open day, but I just got the link to book Linklaters AC for summer VS.

 

[imdeded]

I was fast-tracked after the open day, but I just got the link to book Linklaters AC for summer VS.

me too

 

[cyberjaz1116]

I applied for Linklaters Direct TC and just logged on to my portal - is says candidate review is complete and the status of my application is 'on hold'.

Does anyone know what this all means?

I applied for Linklaters Direct TC and London SVS. My TC status is 60% 'on hold' while SVS is 77% 'on hold'. I might be wrong but 77% 'on hold' could possibly mean that your app is viewed since there is a difference somehow.

 

[BeGrateful.101]

For an interview q regarding what makes you stand out.. do you think it's best to focus on what experiences you have in the legal sphere?

 

[AlexJ]

Has anyone heard from WFW post VI?

 

[axbg]

Remembering from last year's application, you can email them to ask your percentile

can you share the email for HL grad recruitment?

 

[Parsorandini]

I have messed up so many VIs - as an international student with the most laughable, unintelligible accent, I feel like all my recordings are in HR's "Let's Laugh At This Maniac" folder. I simply can't get over this, should I just fake an accent

Aw I have a mild stammer that just becomes terrible during VIs/oral exams (because of nerves). Just done two of them this morning and worried the interviewer/examiner won't see past the stammer i feel your pain but an accent really isn't anything to worry about! And definitely definitely no faking, be proud of yourself

 

[Adrian_S]

For an interview q regarding what makes you stand out.. do you think it's best to focus on what experiences you have in the legal sphere?

i actually think using non legal experiences can be great here too. some of my extracurricular and non-legal work experiences are unusual and can really make someone stand out if they've thought carefully about how they relate to law. highly encourage thinking about a wide range of experiences - something i've also been told at interview before.

 

[CorpLawyer00]

just got sent the bakers WG. does anyone know how quickly they let you know and if they send a percentile automatically?

 

[DimpledHopper]

just clarify, i think someone said it was 80 on here 😵‍💫 can anyone confirm whether 18 is the right bench mark?

I went to their open day in November and GR said top 18th percentile. GR said this usually means scoring 32/40 and above on the WG test (which measures out to be 80%).

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Aw I have a mild stammer that just becomes terrible during VIs/oral exams (because of nerves). Just done two of them this morning and worried the interviewer/examiner won't see past the stammer i feel your pain but an accent really isn't anything to worry about! And definitely definitely no faking, be proud of yourself

I said this yesterday, Im a bit similar, I feel I act in a way I would never act in a normal situation in the interview. Obviously I do not know how bad the stammer is but one thing that helped me so much is just using silence. If I get stuck I just stay silent for a second or two and to be honest it does not really appear unnatural at all, it is way better than filler. I also think rejecting someone for a stammer would be pretty foolish tbh

 

[F99]

just got sent the bakers WG. does anyone know how quickly they let you know and if they send a percentile automatically?

I got a VI invite about a week and a half after completing the WG. No they do not send you your result automatically (if that's what you mean).

 

[Bubbles]

can you share the email for HL grad recruitment?

[email protected]

 

[CorpLawyer00]

I got a VI invite about a week and a half after completing the WG. No they do not send you your result automatically (if that's what you mean).

thank you, was this for spring or summer scheme? also did you ask for your result?

 

[daisy_yawn]

I said this yesterday, Im a bit similar, I feel I act in a way I would never act in a normal situation in the interview. Obviously I do not know how bad the stammer is but one thing that helped me so much is just using silence. If I get stuck I just stay silent for a second or two and to be honest it does not really appear unnatural at all, it is way better than filler. I also think rejecting someone for a stammer would be pretty foolish tbh

My voice trembles so much when I do VIs, more than in interviews with actual people

 

[CorpLawyer00]

My voice trembles so much when I do VIs, more than in interviews with actual people

Same here , although I do think some trembling should be expected - we are only human!

 

[lik0401]

Sorry, this might sound like a bizarre question! I have never done a VI before and was wondering - do people typically use split screens with notes or do platforms prevent this?

I am thinking I probably won't, as I think it would distract me anyway, but was wondering how people typically approached the VIs!

Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 24543]

Sorry, this might sound like a bizarre question! I have never done a VI before and was wondering - do people typically use split screens with notes or do platforms prevent this?

I am thinking I probably won't, as I think it would distract me anyway, but was wondering how people typically approached the VIs!

Thanks!

I stick a post it note in front of me with the "key points" per q!! Only fear is my eyesight is horrible and i'd probably end up looking like i'm squinting HAHA....