TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[tc_hopeful]

Does anyone know if the WBD question should link back to the firm?

would like to know this toooo~

 

[laby201]

Congratulations! Can I ask when you applied?

Thank you I applied on 12th January so just before the deadline.

 

[aemond54]

Pinsent Masons London Office PFO post application

 

[ifesanni]

CRS PFO post application.

Lol me too

 

[app03]

Just got a call for TS interview! any advice would be really appreciated, thanks!

 

[Ali A]

Seems as though Travers Smith is alive at last!

Really hope they give me an interview out of pity!

Good luck to anyone else still waiting too

 

[Ali A]

Just got a call for TS interview! any advice would be really appreciated, thanks!

Congrats! Can I ask when you applied?

 

[rosec]

Congrats! Given a lot of people on this forum some hope with that!

Can I ask when you applied and when they called you for an interview?

I applied on the deadline and I got a call today close to 5pm

 

[app03]

Congrats! Can I ask when you applied?

Thank u! I applied on the 8th of Jan

 

[DKLaw]

Pinsent Masons Manchester PFO

 

[Autotunedbird]

CRS PFO post app (applied on the deadline for spring)

 

[hopefullyatrainee]

Application Cycle Review/ Vent
I applied to 23 firms this cycle. I did not pass the Hogan & Linklaters online assessments; however made it for A&O, Reed Smith and HSF but ultimately did not make it to the AC. I made it to the AC for WFW and Cleary but did not get a VS offer. I am honestly in despair because I am a third-year graduating soon and I don't have any legal work experience, let alone a training contract secured. These applications are honestly so tough, spending hours to research, write the apps, and then do more research and practice for VI/ACs, just to not get any offers and feel like you trying your hardest is not good enough. I know a lot of people feel the same way as me but well done everyone, we just have to learn and try again next cycle :* )

 

[Ali A]

Application Cycle Review/ Vent
I applied to 23 firms this cycle. I did not pass the Hogan & Linklaters online assessments; however made it for A&O, Reed Smith and HSF but ultimately did not make it to the AC. I made it to the AC for WFW and Cleary but did not get a VS offer. I am honestly in despair because I am a third-year graduating soon and I don't have any legal work experience, let alone a training contract secured. These applications are honestly so tough, spending hours to research, write the apps, and then do more research and practice for VI/ACs, just to not get any offers and feel like you trying your hardest is not good enough. I know a lot of people feel the same way as me but well done everyone, we just have to learn and try again next cycle :* )

I know how you feel and I am also in a similar position to you.

However, getting to two ACs at such great firms only tells you how close you really are. It's more a matter of when and not if you get that VS/TC.

How about we both agree to zone in and give this direct TC cycle that's coming up everything we have before we worry about next year hey?

 

[jennifer]

travers smith interview!! if anyone’s still waiting pls don’t lose hope!

any advice would really be appreciated!

CONGRATS <3 did they offer u a slot in feb or march?

 

[yasmars]

Application Cycle Review/ Vent
I applied to 23 firms this cycle. I did not pass the Hogan & Linklaters online assessments; however made it for A&O, Reed Smith and HSF but ultimately did not make it to the AC. I made it to the AC for WFW and Cleary but did not get a VS offer. I am honestly in despair because I am a third-year graduating soon and I don't have any legal work experience, let alone a training contract secured. These applications are honestly so tough, spending hours to research, write the apps, and then do more research and practice for VI/ACs, just to not get any offers and feel like you trying your hardest is not good enough. I know a lot of people feel the same way as me but well done everyone, we just have to learn and try again next cycle :* )

I understand how you feel. Applying for TC/VS is so time-consuming that getting any form of rejection is so disappointing. Each application cycle is a true test of perseverance.

 

[Deleted member 27336]

any movement from Bakers Summer vac scheme post VI considering AC’s start on Monday?

 

[rosec]

CONGRATS <3 did they offer u a slot in feb or march?

thank you so much!! march!

 

[Phoebe123451]

do you guys think Travers will be doing further interview invites?? excuse me while I cry 😅 😅

 

[rosec]

travers smith interview!! if anyone’s still waiting pls don’t lose hope!

any advice would really be appreciated!

just to add I think this also goes to show that you shouldn't just self-reject and automatically think it's bad news if you haven't heard back and others have 😭 hoping everyone hears good news soon from wherever you may be waiting for!!

 

[hopefullyatrainee]

thanks for this.

Very cringe moving away from psychometric testing that reliably predicts workplace performance/ productivity

Can I ask how the WG reliably predicts workplace performance since it can be learned quite easily? My first WG score was just a little over the 50th percentile, after a few hours of practice, it was in the 75th percentile. It'll definitely screen out the people that are unwilling to practice the test but most people that meet the grade requirements for these jobs have a pretty good work ethic anyway. What I find cringe is the tests that almost seem like IQish tests (eg Simmons), those feel very antiquated.