TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Apple]

Has anyone else had White & Case VI for spring/summer? I haven't kept up with the thread and curious to see if im early/late on the invite

 

[user184794]

White & Case VI invite

May I ask if you applied for spring or summer?

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Anyone remember what the cover letter question for NRF was for the WVS?

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Anyone remember what the cover letter question for NRF was for the WVS?

Please explain your motivations for pursuing a career as a commercial solicitor and why you think Norton Rose Fulbright would be a good match for you.

 

[futuretrainee2025]

anyone got advice on how to do well in Ashurst psychometric tests or know any free resources that could help?

I did it last year. Not sure if it has changed but I found that there wasn't really a way to prepare, so don't worry too much. Ensure your mental maths is quick though as I remember that was one of the games.

 

[Hana ♥]

Has anyone heard back from Bakers post application? I presume since i haven't that that's a PFO but no one on this thread seems to have received a WG invite and they have been quite slow this year.

I haven't heard from them, and I attended their open day (not that it would mean I passed the application stage, but still, it was quite competitive)

 

[kmo20]

Does anyone know how long BCLP takes to send the test after submitting the application form?

 

[EliteWhovian]

I don't know if anyone else is in the same boat but I've lost my momentum for applications and have found myself in a bit of a slump

As a result, I'm going to set myself a goal of sending off 4 applications minimum before the New Year begins so I can start the year on a bit of a high!

4 days, 4 apps, let's go!

If anyone else is in the same position, you can do this!

 

[tomsmitg]

Akin and Macfarlanes basically have the same test. 65 questions are SJT. 24 are critical thinking.

do you know if there are any video interview questions for macfarlanes ?

 

[tomsmitg]

or does anyone know if macfarlanes have any video interview questions for Vacation scheme applications this year ?

 

[jas1502]

I don't know if anyone else is in the same boat but I've lost my momentum for applications and have found myself in a bit of a slump

As a result, I'm going to set myself a goal of sending off 4 applications minimum before the New Year begins so I can start the year on a bit of a high!

4 days, 4 apps, let's go!

If anyone else is in the same position, you can do this!

I'm feeling the same way, I haven't written an application since the 15th of Dec 😭 good luck with your goal, you've got this! I might set myself a similar one hope you've been having a relaxing break from applications at least ahaha

 

[nya]

I don't know if anyone else is in the same boat but I've lost my momentum for applications and have found myself in a bit of a slump

As a result, I'm going to set myself a goal of sending off 4 applications minimum before the New Year begins so I can start the year on a bit of a high!

4 days, 4 apps, let's go!

If anyone else is in the same position, you can do this!

Hahah in the exact same position, I have 4 apps left to go that I want to send off before NY but I think I've hit burnout.

 

[addy2004]

Anyone know from other years what WG percentile Freshfields requires/what Freshfields AC holders achieved on their WG results? Not that I have a WG invitation as I know apps are still open, just curious...

 

[MrHubertLouis]

If a question has a word limit of 250 words, can I get away with only mentioning two points? I originally had three points but felt like I am not able to fully expand on them without removing one.

 

[itsfearless15]

For the Ashurst Summer VS, it says that you should complete the online ability tests within 3 days of receiving them, but do we have to complete before the overall Jan 5th noon deadline? Or is that only for the written part of the application?

 

[Apple]

If a question has a word limit of 250 words, can I get away with only mentioning two points? I originally had three points but felt like I am not able to fully expand on them without removing one.

This is dependent on what the question is asking really.

 

[MrHubertLouis]

This is dependent on what the question is asking really.

Thank you! The question is why the firm.

 

[lawapplicant]

Can final year law students not apply to Freshfields VS?

 

[tanamontana]

If anyone has completed the Eversheds VI please message me! Thank you

 

[BM99]

Is Akin online test automatic?