TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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liseazurite

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I think their apps r closed now but qs were:

1) a time where you showed innovative/ entreperunial spirit
2) a time when you had to drop everything and really “raise your game” in order to keep a promise you had made to someone else. How did you manage both this and your other commitments?
3)Tell us about any open days and events that you have attended in the legal sector.
They close Jan 5th but are rolling 🙂
 

Jessica Booker

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A bit of a random question but would it be worth asking for an AC to be rescheduled as I have come down with a fever and my voice is nearly gone?
Yes - you should reschedule. The firm cannot assess you properly if you are ill and cannot work out how you would have performed if you were well.
 

kmo20

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qs were:

1) a time where you showed innovative/ entreperunial spirit
2) a time when you had to drop everything and really “raise your game” in order to keep a promise you had made to someone else. How did you manage both this and your other commitments?
3)Tell us about any open days and events that you have attended in the legal sector.
Thank you!
 

clo224455

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    Looking for some advice - I submitted my video interview 3 weeks ago but the firm said it should get back to me in 7 days. Should I contact graduate recruitment about this and check that my video interview has been recieved?

    I don’t want to come across to them as annoying or impatient but just unsure as to what is going on since I’ve seen people being offered ACs

    Thanks.
     

    pb15

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    I haven’t received the report feedback after completing the online test last week. Instead, I received an email saying, ‘Your application is being reviewed’. Is that implying that I met the benchmark too?
    The email that says 'Your application is currently under review and we will be in touch after the deadline to advise on the outcome of your application' is one that you will receive after completing the test to essentially confirm that they've received your test.

    If you pass the benchmark, you will then receive another email saying 'Thank you for submitting your application to Herbert Smith Freehills and completing our online test. I can confirm that you have reached the benchmark on our online test and your application is now under review.'

    Hope that helps :)
     
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    pb15

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    The email that says 'Your application is currently under review and we will be in touch after the deadline to advise on the outcome of your application' is one that you will receive after completing the test to essentially confirm that they've received your test.

    If you pass the benchmark, you will then receive another email saying 'Thank you for submitting your application to Herbert Smith Freehills and completing our online test. I can confirm that you have reached the benchmark on our online test and your application is now under review.'

    Hope that helps :)
    Also, just to clarify, you don't get any sort of feedback report. You'll just get told if you meet the benchmark.
     
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    milo

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    Hi all - I've got the Latham SJT to do and have a few questions about the VI component at the end. First, how long do you have to prepare and how long do you have to speak? Second, without being overly specific, what sorts of questions are asked: e.g. competency, motivational etc. ? Thank you very much!
     

    mfuturetrainee

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    Hi all - I've got the Latham SJT to do and have a few questions about the VI component at the end. First, how long do you have to prepare and how long do you have to speak? Second, without being overly specific, what sorts of questions are asked: e.g. competency, motivational etc. ? Thank you very much!
    2 mins to prepare, 3 mins to answer
    competency
     

    Jessica Booker

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    Looking for some advice - I submitted my video interview 3 weeks ago but the firm said it should get back to me in 7 days. Should I contact graduate recruitment about this and check that my video interview has been recieved?

    I don’t want to come across to them as annoying or impatient but just unsure as to what is going on since I’ve seen people being offered ACs

    Thanks.
    It will be fine to send them a short email checking they had received your video interview ok.
     
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