TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[futuretrainee2025]

just got a PFO from fieldfisher.. that was not the email i wanted but oh well

sorry to hear this was it for the diversity scheme?

 

[Amehta1]

Omds I just got an AC FOR LATHAM & WATKINS !!!😭 Thank God ! I applied on the 9th of December. Any tips will be very helpful xx

Congratulations!! Assuming a PFO for me now 😭😭

 

[AlCapone]

I am pretty sure they mean anything otherwise they would have specified pertaining to the business or corporate world so have fun with this question. I remember hearing people talking about a diverse set of topics in the HSF application. Some people talked about Taylor Swift, or swimming, climbing, music or anything like that. It really is a chance to showcase who you are and your interests so show them just that. Ideally, if you want to keep it more professional or legal adjacent, I would probably talk about how helping others excites me or how reading about successful lawyers helping people in danger really inspired me, mentioning famous lawyers or something like that. The question is open and general because they are interested in you so be creative and talk about your genuine interests!

Thanks Axel, really appreciate the response!!!

 

[legallybrunette8]

sorry to hear this was it for the diversity scheme?

nope, was for the TC, post-test 😔

 

[-legal-]

For Reed Smith's legal high potential assessment, it says that it usually takes around 30 to 40 minutes but you do not need to complete it in one sitting. Does that mean that I can start the assessment answer some questions, take a break and then continue?
Also for the virtual interview, it states that it is untimed and there is unlimited preparation for it. Does that mean that when I see the questions I will have unlimited time to prepare before recording or that I can record my response many times before submitting it?

 

[futuretrainee2025]

Any advice for in-tray exercises?

 

[stefanizahariev]

Just got a rejection from them after VI. I deserved it, I really flubbed one of my answers, arguably the most important one. Shame, I was so excited about this firm. I know Video Interviews must be terribly efficient but I feel sometimes firms will miss out on great candidates...

omg I am sorry I know what you mean, same happened to me with Mishcon de Reya yikes

 

[Hani156]

Did anyone take the FLK1 exam today and would be able to say how they found it? Spoken to a few colleagues and they all found it hard.

 

[Bubbles]

Do you think it’s worth emailing them to ask when we might have a response?

Honestly don't know.. I vaguely remember getting an email after submitting my VI that said that we will hear back mid January (?) But I can't find that email anymore and I really don't know if I just dreamt about it 🤣. I guess we can wait until the end of this week?

 

[Tattyasha]

Anyone else submitted Shearman today? Finally got mine in this afternoon. Good luck all! My only other iron in the fire is Latham which isn’t looking hopeful but still seeing some offers coming in is positive. It’s not a no until it’s a no. Keep smiling all!!!

 

[ljms]

For Reed Smith's legal high potential assessment, it says that it usually takes around 30 to 40 minutes but you do not need to complete it in one sitting. Does that mean that I can start the assessment answer some questions, take a break and then continue?
Also for the virtual interview, it states that it is untimed and there is unlimited preparation for it. Does that mean that when I see the questions I will have unlimited time to prepare before recording or that I can record my response many times before submitting it?

Did you receive this from them today?

 

[ljms]

Anyone else submitted Shearman today? Finally got mine in this afternoon. Good luck all! My only other iron in the fire is Latham which isn’t looking hopeful but still seeing some offers coming in is positive. It’s not a no until it’s a no. Keep smiling all!!!

Submitting now.

 

[bella98]

Do they tell you your score?

I’ve just completed the test and I didn’t get the feedback report with the score😭
So you only get the score for the practice papers

 

[s9111]

Omds I just got an AC FOR LATHAM & WATKINS !!!😭 Thank God ! I applied on the 9th of December. Any tips will be very helpful xx

Congratulations!! Was this for the Summer VS?

 

[-legal-]

Did you receive this from them today?

I received the invite for both on Friday

 

[Seven]

Omds I just got an AC FOR LATHAM & WATKINS !!!😭 Thank God ! I applied on the 9th of December. Any tips will be very helpful xx

Congrats!! Did you do any of their open days / schemes?

 

[F12M34L]

any response from pinsents (post app/test) and DLA leeds office (post-VI)?

 

[jplaw1010]

Is BCLPs test automatic?

 

[lllaaawww098]

anything from dentons post app?

 

[Pallavi]

Just got a PFO from Fieldfisher for the Diversity Access Scheme as well. Is it possible that you are more likely to be rejected if you interviewed with them last year and didn't get through ? Asking because they asked on the application if I had interviewed with them before