TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Mike Wazaoski]

hey, have you done the Latham online assessment? apparently there is a VI at the end?

Yes there is a video interview. I would look at the SRA solicitor competencies.

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Do you mind sharing what the email said? Happy for you to PM if you aren’t comfortable sharing on the forum!

Basically a PFO -
Thank you for taking the time to complete your online test and video interview. Unfortunately you have not been selected to attend the Assessment Centre for the role on this occasion.

 

[lawapplicant]

Basically a PFO -
Thank you for taking the time to complete your online test and video interview. Unfortunately you have not been selected to attend the Assessment Centre for the role on this occasion.

Why only basically?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Basically a PFO -
Thank you for taking the time to complete your online test and video interview. Unfortunately you have not been selected to attend the Assessment Centre for the role on this occasion.

Really sorry to hear that, onwards and upwards!

 

[amrita6399]

I just got an email with feedback on my assessment

What is the deadline for the LW assessment? Is it 12th or 13th?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

What is the deadline for the LW assessment? Is it 12th or 13th?

13th but be on the safe side and do it on the 12th incase u have any errors and need to contact grad rec

 

[Asil Ahmad]

What is the deadline for the LW assessment? Is it 12th or 13th?

I did it today as on my portal it did not have a deadline hope that is helpful.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

I did it today as on my portal it did not have a deadline hope that is helpful.

What is the deadline for the LW assessment? Is it 12th or 13th?

it seems to have a deadline on their automatic email after u sent off the app

To access the assessment, please log back into the apply4law homepage. The deadline for completing the assessment is three days after the application form deadline (London), or three days after submission for non-London vacancies. If you require any adjustments to be made ahead of you taking this assessment, please contact the office you have applied to.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

it seems to have a deadline on their automatic email after u sent off the app

To access the assessment, please log back into the apply4law homepage. The deadline for completing the assessment is three days after the application form deadline (London), or three days after submission for non-London vacancies. If you require any adjustments to be made ahead of you taking this assessment, please contact the office you have applied to.

That is weird I did not get that email but did their test today to be on the safe side.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

That is weird I did not get that email but did their test today to be on the safe side.

yeah its like at the bottom of the email you get after you submit ur app, but yeah its a bit strange they dont sent u a separate email for the sjt

 

[Asil Ahmad]

yeah its like at the bottom of the email you get after you submit ur app, but yeah its a bit strange they dont sent u a separate email for the sjt

Thank you very and yh it is

 

[user9809]

Does Linklaters provide your Watson Glaser result?

 

[Manuchelsout]

Does Linklaters provide your Watson Glaser result?

They usually do but I emailed them yday and they did not get back to me.

 

[191919191]

So sorry to hear… is this post-AC for SVS?

It’s the direct TC application

 

[ah898]

I still haven’t heard back about getting to WG at Bird & Bird after like 3 weeks :/ do you think I applied too late since it’s a rolling deadline? I assumed around a month in advance would be okay but maybe I underestimated

I applied on 8th November and got the WG invite 2 days ago, so I think they just take a while.

 

[MandyAA]

Does anyone know if the Linklaters WG is timed? And is it 30mins or 1hour??

 

[Zi48]

Does anyone know if the Linklaters WG is timed? And is it 30mins or 1hour??

It’s not timed!

 

[Parsorandini]

I don’t know the exact reason that I’m posting this…feel like just to vent I guess…. I am today on the verge of changing my desired career path away from being a lawyer. Just bombed another interview today that I prepared so well for simply because of my stutter that I can’t control nor can I cure. Wishing you all the best in your future applications everyone but I can’t keep stuttering and failing.

 

[MandyAA]

It’s not timed!

Thank you!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

I don’t know the exact reason that I’m posting this…feel like just to vent I guess…. I am today on the verge of changing my desired career path away from being a lawyer. Just bombed another interview today that I prepared so well for simply because of my stutter that I can’t control nor can I cure. Wishing you all the best in your future applications everyone but I can’t keep stuttering and failing.

When doing pre-recorded interviews - email grad rec letting them know that you have a stutter.
When doing video/face to face/telephone interviews - let the interviewer(s) know that you have a stutter.

If you are genuinely passionate about being a lawyer, a stutter shouldn’t get in the way of that! You are making it to interview stage as well so you definitely have what it takes. So don’t give up