TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Threiawei]

Rejected from Macs post-AC - honestly shot myself in the foot so it was to be expected :')

Hi, can I ask how?

 

[Bubbles]

just finished my fieldfisher test ahhh. it was actually really fun.... my top traits were resilience and self-awareness and my lowest was client centricity. dont know if im gonna get thru to telephone interviews tho with that lol.

Are fieldfisher apps still open??

 

[futuretrainee2025]

Rejected from Macs post-AC - honestly shot myself in the foot so it was to be expected :')

really sorry to hear this. I also got rejected from Macs and just wondering why you say it didn't go well. nerves always get the best of me

 

[LawBrah]

Birketts PFO

Same - Did yours say that "Your application is of interest to us, however, we have filled all available interview slots at present. We will contact you
in due course if we are able to accommodate further candidates." ?

 

[Pennine Valley]

Same - Did yours say that "Your application is of interest to us, however, we have filled all available interview slots at present. We will contact you
in due course if we are able to accommodate further candidates." ?

No lol

 

[MB17]

surely they cant PFO all of us ? - at the same time, i really doubt that they have another batch of ACs :0

From my experience last year, they sent rejections AFTER they concluded ACs and offers. It seems like they're doing it in batches this year though, unless they've filled all their AC spots by now and will PFO us in a matter of time..

 

[kcr]

From my experience last year, they sent rejections AFTER they concluded ACs and offers. It seems like they're doing it in batches this year though, unless they've filled all their AC spots by now and will PFO us in a matter of time..

During the AC Grad Rec said that we should hear back by the end of this week.

 

[MB17]

During the AC Grad Rec said that we should hear back by this Friday.

By "we" you mean those who made it to the AC stage? or does that include those who are waiting post-SJT? Clarification needed!

 

[kcr]

By "we" you mean those who made it to the AC stage? or does that include those who are waiting post-SJT? Clarification needed!

This was during the assessment centre so I assume that they meant for those at the AC.

I am not sure about those at the SJT stage, but I say this because I’m guessing that everybody else should hear back after this.

 

[jplaw1010]

Does BCLP time how long it takes to complete their test?

 

[Toomanypfo]

really sorry to hear this. I also got rejected from Macs and just wondering why you say it didn't go well. nerves always get the best of me

Did you apply the the spring one and do you mind sharing the feedback on how to meet their standards

 

[NMA]

has anyone confirmed the date of their Weil AC yet

 

[futuretrainee2025]

Did you apply the the spring one and do you mind sharing the feedback on how to meet their standards

Sorry, I should have made it clear that I got rejected post-app and I'm seeking advice because I have an AC for a different firm next week

 

[TC seeker]

Anyone know CMS Watson Glaser's benchmark?

 

[desaesis]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Ashurst post-test?

Still waiting to hear back after written application & test.

 

[aspiringlawyer5]

@Jessica Booker I am applying to Gateley and was hoping you had some advice on how to answer these questions? Any advice would be great as I am super stuck! Thank you!

*Please tell us what we would be most interested or surprised to know about you.

*Please describe a situation where you took responsibility and were trusted to do. What were the challenges involved and how did you overcome them?

 

[ikeRoss]

How did everyone find the WBD blended assessment if you have done it?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker I am applying to Gateley and was hoping you had some advice on how to answer these questions? Any advice would be great as I am super stuck! Thank you!

*Please tell us what we would be most interested or surprised to know about you.

*Please describe a situation where you took responsibility and were trusted to do. What were the challenges involved and how did you overcome them?

For the first question, focus on the things that are not on your application form - it’s isn’t worthwhile repeating information already presented, it’s about demonstrating the things about your experiences or skill set that might not fit comfortably/easily into an application form but are a key element of your character. Try to find things that are more unique too.

For the second question, it needs to be something where you stood up and took responsibility rather than something you were naturally given. It doesn’t really matter what the example is, but there should be difficulty in the experience because they are asking you for challenges associated with the experience. Like most competencies questions, the STAR format of structuring your answer will be appropriate.

 

[greentyboo]

any tips for bristows VI or TW AC?

 

[NSC414]

Any advice or tips for the Osborne Clarke Assessment Center?