TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Asil Ahmad]

thank you! are the vac scheme applications reviewed on a rolling basis?

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[MG1996]

Any tips for Gowling's VI, please?

 

[Uvaia]

So, I submitted an application for Mayer Brown's vacation scheme yesterday. Today I received an email from them inviting me to do a Situational Strengths Test and a Verbal Reasoning Test. Does anyone know if the tests are stage 2 of the process or do they only assess my application if I pass the tests?

 

[B A]

So, I submitted an application for Mayer Brown's vacation scheme yesterday. Today I received an email from them inviting me to do a Situational Strengths Test and a Verbal Reasoning Test. Does anyone know if the tests are stage 2 of the process or do they only assess my application if I pass the tests?

Pretty sure they look at both together

 

[Asil Ahmad]

So, I submitted an application for Mayer Brown's vacation scheme yesterday. Today I received an email from them inviting me to do a Situational Strengths Test and a Verbal Reasoning Test. Does anyone know if the tests are stage 2 of the process or do they only assess my application if I pass the tests?

The test is sent automatically

 

[eleven14og]

Gowling PFO after game based assessment
no idea why😢

 

[hanz123]

Has anyone heard back from slaughter and may yet? Applied for the summer scheme around 20th of November which is almost 4 weeks before deadline and have not heard back yet.

Same here, still waiting for a response.

 

[hw12]

Is anyone else having tech issues rn accessing A&O application portal?

 

[AmakaWrites]

Is anyone else having tech issues rn accessing A&O application portal?

It's deadline day, so naturally, it's going to be slow because of the number of people trying to submit their applications and complete the SJT before midnight. Good luck with it!

 

[B A]

Anyone know what the NRF arctic shores test involves? Is it just an SJT?

 

[Phoebe Turner]

Hi I’m just really after some advice.

I really feel at a loss with what I’m doing wrong with my applications. I’ve sent out about 7 applications, starting with winter vacation schemes a few months ago and now some summer, but I have been rejected from everything. I cannot get past the application stage. I passed the benchmark for HSF, and I got invited to Gowling’s online test, so I passed the written portion - just to then just get rejected by both with no indication as to why. I have a first-class from a Russel group, and although I’m non-law I secured a role in a law firm so I also have law experience. I was on committees and sports teams at university and have had transferable work experience for like 7 years now. I attended webinars from the firms and the open days that I can.
I’d hope I’d come across quite well on paper, but it seems not.

I know it’s a super long process but I’m worried I’m going to exhaust all my efforts this year and not even get out of the application stages. Does anyone have tips on getting out of the application stage or similar stories to share? Just feeling defeated after another rejection

I don't have any advice but know how you feel and relate 100%. The hardest part is having no idea where you're falling down. My applications this year are miles better, I have way more work experience, and I've got a first class RG degree now, but it doesn't seem to make any difference. I've researched a lot more and know much more about commercial law and awareness now and my applications are more tailored, specific, and justified. I don't feel like it's helped though!

 

[Lawyerwithadream]

Is anyone else having tech issues rn accessing A&O application portal?

The website is under maintenance until tomorrow it appears

 

[B A]

Just got a PFO from A&O. Has anyone else ever received a rejection email after midnight? Seems a bit odd. Although maybe it's to do with their website being down earlier.

 

[j.s.cox]

Anyone know what the NRF arctic shores test involves? Is it just an SJT?

It's basically just a bunch of games designed to test different aspects of your personality. Early Recruitment said that they progress people if they get high scores on Arctic Shores or the Watson Glaser or both.

 

[pb15]

how long does it take to hear back from willkie post-VI? i know they say 15 working days, but was wondering if it was sooner?

 

[B A]

It's basically just a bunch of games designed to test different aspects of your personality. Early Recruitment said that they progress people if they get high scores on Arctic Shores or the Watson Glaser or both.

Thank you!

 

[bibss]

Just got a PFO from A&O. Has anyone else ever received a rejection email after midnight? Seems a bit odd. Although maybe it's to do with their website being down earlier.

I think the emails come much later after you have been rejected and may come at all times, even on weekends. If you log in on your portal, it’s likely it will show that your status changed to rejected a few days ago. I am talking from past experience as last year I got the rejection email on Christmas Eve, but was actually rejected on the 20th 😅

 

[rose888]

Just got a PFO from A&O. Has anyone else ever received a rejection email after midnight? Seems a bit odd. Although maybe it's to do with their website being down earlier.

Sorry to hear this! Was this for the vac scheme and do you mind me asking when you applied?

 

[aishaslm]

How long does it take to hear back from Hogan Lovells with a WG invite after submitting the initial application form? Also, did anyone receive an acknowledgement email that they received your application form? Thanks x

 

[aishaslm]

PFO from Irwin Mitchell