TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[lawstudent0303]

Hi! Does anyone know when A&O sends the SJT link after submitting the application form? Is it automatic?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Have you checked your online portal and your spam?
I got the invite to the GBA straight away after applying. I am pretty sure it is automated.
They give you 2 weeks to complete it.

If you dont find the link on your portal or the e-mail with the link, I suggest you contact them.

Thank you very much for this.

I have not received anything so sent them an email.

 

[bibss]

Hi! Does anyone know when A&O sends the SJT link after submitting the application form? Is it automatic?

Yes, it’s automatic and you should receive it within minutes after applying

 

[Ghassen]

Just received an NRF Spring VS Watson Glaser invite (applied on the deadline for anyone wanting to know)

Is this automatic or you need to succeed your application ? Thanks.

 

[B A]

Is this automatic or you need to succeed your application ? Thanks.

It's the next stage of the process. They screen applications first.

 

[Ghassen]

It's the next stage of the process. They screen applications first.

Okey thanks

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Is it still worth applying to Addleshaw Goddard for a VS, given they seem to recruit on a rolling basis, or should I save my application for a direct TC? (nb. I have not started my application yet, as I have only recently discovered the firm, but they seem to fit what I am looking for very well!)

 

[EVjuji]

Is it still worth applying to Addleshaw Goddard for a VS, given they seem to recruit on a rolling basis, or should I save my application for a direct TC? (nb. I have not started my application yet, as I have only recently discovered the firm, but they seem to fit what I am looking for very well!)

Yes! Please do apply

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Yes! Please do apply

Do you happen to know what the application questions are? Thanks

 

[EVjuji]

Do you happen to know what the application questions are? Thanks

I stoppoed applying to firms with VI because I never pass them 🤣
So no, sorry don't know the application questions

 

[lawyering]

I stoppoed applying to firms with VI because I never pass them 🤣
So no, sorry don't know the application questions

If it helps, I believe Addleshaw uses a voice rather than video interview!

 

[S87]

Is it worth writing about the firm’s office growth in why this firm?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do you happen to know what the application questions are? Thanks

Each question is 2000 characters with spaces.

How do you feel your skills and attributes would suit a legal career at AG?

What makes AG stand out from other commercial law firms?

Tell us about a recent business deal in the press that has captured your interest? How might this impact AG and our clients?

Given the Government’s commitment to be Net Zero by 2050, please provide three suggestions on how commercial law firms like AG can support and contributes towards this goal?

Is there any additional information you would like to disclose for us to consider alongside your application?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it worth writing about the firm’s office growth in why this firm?

Can you link this back to you and why it is important to you or how you will benefit as a trainee?

 

[corplawperson23]

Hi, just wondering what getting the 19th percentile for a watson glaser test score is considered? My understanding is that it is pretty bad

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, just wondering what getting the 19th percentile for a watson glaser test score is considered? My understanding is that it is pretty bad

I have known firms to have a lower benchmark than this - lowest I have heard/seen is the 17th percentile

A percentile doesn't necessarily explain a lot, unfortunately. All it says is how you compare against the norm group you have been assessed against. But this norm group could be anything from the general population through to partners within the firm - so if you were assessed again the latter, I would expect your percentile ranking to be lower than if you were assessed against the former.

Normally I would say that a pass mark for a WG percentile ranking is usually between the 30th and 65th percentile though.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Each question is 2000 characters with spaces.

How do you feel your skills and attributes would suit a legal career at AG?

What makes AG stand out from other commercial law firms?

Tell us about a recent business deal in the press that has captured your interest? How might this impact AG and our clients?

Given the Government’s commitment to be Net Zero by 2050, please provide three suggestions on how commercial law firms like AG can support and contributes towards this goal?

Is there any additional information you would like to disclose for us to consider alongside your application?

Thank you so much!

 

[lawyering]

Hi, just wondering what getting the 19th percentile for a watson glaser test score is considered? My understanding is that it is pretty bad

It really depends on the firm and the norm group they score you against - see Jess' post here.

Normally, firms have a percentile threshold (which they usually don't disclose). Some firms might factor in your WG score alongside your application; others simply require you to meet that threshold in order for them to read your application, but don't otherwise consider the score.

However - your best bet is to ask the firm in question how they use the WG to assess you. Be mindful that they may not be able to give you more detail, especially where your application is reviewed holistically - each factor can be weighed differently/case-by-case.

 

[Gs4]

Has anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell post VI?

 

[TraineeCityLawyer]

Just failed to meet the benchmark in HSF verbal reasoning and SJT test. Does anyone here have any resources to share to practice these kind of tests? So gutted rn after submitting such a strong application