TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[axelbeugre]

Does anyone know how to find resources on passing video interviews? I’ve done 3 so far and been unsuccessful. I am trying to figure out what to include in the very short time period of speaking!

Hey @Mike Wazaoski,

I totally understand your frustration as video interviews are quite difficult and daunting, and it feel like they are very difficult to crack.
I did share some tips in a post and other people shared some tips as well on here which I think you might find very useful:

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/how-to-prepare-for-a-law-firm-video-interview-a-step-by-step-guide-⭐️.8346/ and https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151491

I hope these are helpful and good luck with the assessment!

 

[Pennine Valley]

Hi guys!!! I did not receive the automatic email test link for Gateley!!! what do I do?

Neither has someone I know but I received mine today. They will come in due course

 

[s9111]

Have White & Case VIs for the Summer VS been handed out?

 

[erderlylars]

Did anyone who has completed Mishcon VI get any kind of confirmation email?

Quick question, is it 1 minute to answer the question and 30 secs to prep?

 

[Apple]

Have White & Case VIs for the Summer VS been handed out?

Yes

 

[os111]

WBD say their AC’s will be through April and early May, i have plans to go travelling from mid April for a few months - obvs would postpone my plans if I got an AC but I don’t want to seem pushy by asking grad rec when we will find out. Worried that I’ll postpone my travel plans and then not get to AC and it will have been a waste - any advice on what I should do?

 

[Deleted member 31263]

Has anyone heard from Linklaters for summer VS?

 

[studentdelaw786]

Anyone heard from HFW? I’ve had no news since i applied..

 

[NJS]

Anyone done the V&E VI please message me!

 

[NJS]

Also for the V&E VI, they can see how long you prep the answers for so I assume it would look bad if you spend a few days prepping, since they advise 1 minute prep time?

 

[ikeRoss]

WBD say their AC’s will be through April and early May, i have plans to go travelling from mid April for a few months - obvs would postpone my plans if I got an AC but I don’t want to seem pushy by asking grad rec when we will find out. Worried that I’ll postpone my travel plans and then not get to AC and it will have been a waste - any advice on what I should do?

Not sure if there is much you can do apart from wait and see as they likely will not share any information until they have assessed all candidates.

I rushed to book a holiday for June only to then see that one of my top choices AC was on the day after I go, had to bite the bullet unfortunately

 

[JP13]

Kirkland PFO but Latham Summer VS offer, you win some you lose some

I got Summer Latham Offer as well! Are you going to accept?

 

[aspiringfuturetrainee2025]

Is this a video interview on Launchpad?

Is this a video interview on Launchpad?

Yes it. It's a bit confusing.

 

[S87]

Also for the V&E VI, they can see how long you prep the answers for so I assume it would look bad if you spend a few days prepping, since they advise 1 minute prep time?

I think they refer to the time when you actually take the test, and not how many days after you receive the test you do the VI. They know that many candidates work full time and it is unlikely that they will do the test during their working hours and they will do it on the weekends. Personally, my work is killing me and even thinking about VIs after work my brain hurts.

 

[thelawstudent2000]

I got Summer Latham Offer as well! Are you going to accept?

Congratulations!! Can I ask when you did your AC ? And did they call or email you ?

 

[Ali A]

I think they refer to the time when you actually take the test, and not how many days after you receive the test you do the VI. They know that many candidates work full time and it is unlikely that they will do the test during their working hours and they will do it on the weekends. Personally, my work is killing me and even think about VIs after work my brain hurts.

Hey, I am in the same position.

Do you know when the deadline is? I don't want to click on the link that says take me to the test but the overall email does not give a deadline.

 

[NJS]

Hey, I am in the same position.

Do you know when the deadline is? I don't want to click on the link that says take me to the test but the overall email does not give a deadline.

you can click on the link to get further instructions, you then click on another link to do the interview

 

[Jessica Booker]

Yes it. It's a bit confusing.

Launchpad always means 23.59 on the date stated. For some reason it’s been like that for nearly a decade and they have never changed it.

 

[adeptfork]

Need advice - I had an AC recently and the firm said they would get back to me within two weeks, which was on Tuesday, but I am yet to hear anything. Is this a bad sign? Should I call/email to follow up?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Need advice - I had an AC recently and the firm said they would get back to me within two weeks, which was on Tuesday, but I am yet to hear anything. Is this a bad sign? Should I call/email to follow up?

wait until late on Monday next week, and then chase up. These things can be delayed for the simplest of reasons so it is not necessarily a bad sign.