TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[laby201]

Why would they not read after Christmas?

No, I'm saying they would after the original poster queried if they don't read applications received after Christmas. It wouldn't make sense/would be unfair if they kept their window open for 2 weeks to receive applications they just wouldn't review.

 

[lawtrainee]

Has anyone heard back from Latham & Watkins?

 

[BM99]

Same but I have a feeling I’m going to jinx myself 😂

Pretty much given up to hear back anything today

 

[Seven]

Latham AC - thank you TCLA!

Oh I was told by GR at an event that they would be sent in the new year. When did you apply?

 

[axelbeugre]

Latham AC - thank you TCLA!

Congratulations!!! Huge achievement!

 

[-legal-]

Does anyone know the email for Cooley's Graduate Recruitment?

 

[Seven]

Does anyone know the email for Cooley's Graduate Recruitment?

 

[-legal-]

View attachment 5494

I saw that, I just wanted to make sure it's the right one, thank you!

 

[kcr]

Congrats! May I ask when you applied and which scheme did you choose?

I applied quite close to the deadline for the Summer VS.

 

[kcr]

Hey - please can I ask if they phoned you to let you know?

By email.

 

[Petallove1]

Starting to lose my will with the WG test 😭 every PFO I’ve had this year has been because of this test and I felt like I had really improved with it and have made use of resources recommended by everyone. Clutching at straws but does anyone have any recommendations to improve? It feels like my biggest hurdle in apps and it’s started to become really disheartening that I can’t meet a % in a test 😭😭 at this point will pay a lot of money for a good resource

 

[laby201]

Starting to lose my will with the WG test 😭 every PFO I’ve had this year has been because of this test and I felt like I had really improved with it and have made use of resources recommended by everyone. Clutching at straws but does anyone have any recommendations to improve? It feels like my biggest hurdle in apps and it’s started to become really disheartening that I can’t meet a % in a test 😭😭 at this point will pay a lot of money for a good resource

I felt the same way for a period. Like other than practice, practice, practice (JobTestPrep has a lot of practice WGs), there isn’t a lot more you can do.

I think they’re a test where unless you’re naturally inclined to them, you struggle regardless of the amount of practice you put in. Honestly, if you feel they continually let you down in applications, I would just focus on firms that don’t use the WG as part of their recruitment process (and that’s the majority).

If you focus on firms that use SJTs or no tests at all, it may put you in a better position as there’s nothing worse than spending hours on an application only to not even have it reviewed due to a weak WG. Best of luck!

 

[Untilwinter]

Anyone heard back from latham after applying on the 10th (extended deadline) except those who got a pfo on the 15th??

 

[sibs23]

I felt the same way for a period. Like other than practice, practice, practice (JobTestPrep has a lot of practice WGs), there isn’t a lot more you can do.

I think they’re a test where unless you’re naturally inclined to them, you struggle regardless of the amount of practice you put in. Honestly, if you feel they continually let you down in applications, I would just focus on firms that don’t use the WG as part of their recruitment process (and that’s the majority).

If you focus on firms that use SJTs or no tests at all, it may put you in a better position as there’s nothing worse than spending hours on an application only to not even have it reviewed due to a weak WG. Best of luck!

I would agree with laby201 and I found that keeping notes by the side of me about the "rules" for each section of the test really helped me to maintain focus and follow the correct thought process for the question types.

 

[Zaakir]

Latham AC - thank you TCLA!

spring or summer?

 

[Tintin06]

Latham Summer VS AC

 

[lonelycruise]

Starting to lose my will with the WG test 😭 every PFO I’ve had this year has been because of this test and I felt like I had really improved with it and have made use of resources recommended by everyone. Clutching at straws but does anyone have any recommendations to improve? It feels like my biggest hurdle in apps and it’s started to become really disheartening that I can’t meet a % in a test 😭😭 at this point will pay a lot of money for a good resource

I'm neurodivergent so I find that time-pressured cognitive assessments aren't well-suited to my particular strengths. That's why I've only applied to US firms as very few have tests like these; would recommend going that route if you know WG isn't your bag. Work smarter, not harder! ☺️

(Crucially, be kind to yourself -- I know so many bright people who've flopped the WG test on *multiple* occasions). 🤍

 

[kcr]

spring or summer?

Summer

 

[BM99]

Anyone received AC for Latham Spring?

 

[Untilwinter]

Latham Summer VS AC

Could I ask when did u apply?