TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[axelbeugre]

For anyone who has been following me on the forum over the past 3 years on this forum knows I have always struggled with the WG and it has been my biggest problem.

But for anyone struggling with the Watson Glaser the way I improved my score is -

1) When I was on TCLA Premium I went through the Watson Glaser course by Joe Mallet and when going through it I made notes on how to answer each question and the explanation. For instance When an assumption is made and the assumption mentions easy but the passage mentions time then assumption is not made.

2) Brought assessment day and Job Test Prep both packages and made Watson Glaser my life.

3) I went through the same questions on Job Test Prep and Assessment Day again and again.

4) I recommend the Clifford Chance and other law firm free practise tests as they are really helpful.

A final piece of advice when you are doing the Watson Glaser and if you are nervous in the test it means you have not practised it enough as when you perfect the test then you won't be nervous.

Finally sorry if I mentioned something that was against TCLA guidline rules. I hope this helps others overcome their fear of the Watson Glaser.

Thank you so much @Asil Ahmad for sharing your experience! I am sure it will be inspiring and motivating for many.

Good luck with this application cycle!

 

[benxi]

WVS or Spring/Summer? Congratulations!

summer

 

[axelbeugre]

I'm practising an answer for 'why X firm?', and to mirror the typical format of VIs I've given myself a 1 minute limit. I'm honestly finding it so difficult to talk about a range of factors because of the time constraints, and I can literally only discuss one factor (a particular practice area) without coming across like I'm going through a shopping list. I'm weary that only discussing 1 factor may come across as not having researched the firm in enough depth, does anyone have any advice regarding this?

Hey @flower,

I understand the difficulty as this was one of my concerns when I was applying. However, what I found out is that saying a bunch of different facts about the firm is not necessarily knowing a lot about the firm. Talking to some graduate recruitment made me realise how video interviews are just a chance for you to highlight what, about the firm, appeals to you and resonates with the person that you are.

I would not stress about mentioning everything you know about the firm, but I would focus on mentioning 2 reasons why the firms distinguishes itself from its competitors and why those are important or interesting to you specifically.

I hope this is helpful and good luck with the application process!

 

[Amjaya]

did you also choose spring and summer VS at the beginning of the application form? confused about how this works because i haven't heard back at all wrt the wvs but wondering if this means they are considering apps for the other schemes too?

I was thinking this too. Maybe they filled up the spaces for WVS and are know considering Spring/Summer VS Intake.

 

[Amjaya]

did you guys do the VI?

Nope just waiting to hear back about my application.

 

[johnnn821]

W&C, Covington and Willkie PFOs post app within the same day. What a glorious Monday!

 

[Kodak123]

Why?

assume PFO if u done VI before 30th, because someone done VI on 2nd of November and got an AC invite

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Thank you so much @Asil Ahmad for sharing your experience! I am sure it will be inspiring and motivating for many.

Good luck with this application cycle!

Thank you very much @axelbeugre much appreciate this and your welcome and hope it helps others as the WG is annoying and can see why some law firms have removed it this year in their application process.

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your detailed responses to the posts always love them and they are really helpful.

 

[Manuchelsout]

TS interview went like going down a hill!

 

[Kodak123]

Also, Baker McKenzie Grad Rec said `" Applications will open in the next week or so and the application deadline will be extended. Please keep an eye on our website for further updates."

 

[WindowsUpdate]

A little off topic but for paralegal and other professional positions, is it worth including non-law jobs you've done on your CV or will it seems less professional? I don't mean for vacation schemes but specifically for legal positions

 

[Flavius Aurelius]

Anyone have any idea what the Stephenson Harwood interactive assessment is like? Does it include a VI?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

TS interview went like going down a hill!

Omg what happened?

 

[bella98]

TS interview went like going down a hill!

I’m all ears!!

 

[Manuchelsout]

Omg what happened?

They asked me a lot of questions about their work in a practice area they are not known for which the interviewer was specialising in which led to a discussion about the partner's practice area and etc!

 

[Manuchelsout]

I’m all ears!!

See above

 

[Louise59]

W&C, Covington and Willkie PFOs post app within the same day. What a glorious Monday!

I am a bit confused I did not receive a PFO for Covington 😂

 

[alexchristos]

"I hope you are well and many thanks for your email.

We are in the process of reviewing applications still and will be in touch soon."

Heard this from W&C Grad Rec, but just assume PFO at this point if you haven't heard back

If I haven't submitted my W&C SVS application, do you think it's still worth it?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

ngl all these comments of assuming pfo for w&c is scaring me 😭

 

[Kodak123]

If I haven't submitted my W&C SVS application, do you think it's still worth it?

im not too sure coz I applied for Winter