TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[hannah04]

Thought they had a capp style test

Yes its an automatic online assessment which includes situational judgement and some WG style questions

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Mock papers are fine to use as a reference point - best of luck with you applications

Thank you so much!

Do you reckon there's an application guide for Milbank? It's not included in the courses for Premium. Where can I get more info on the firm?

 

[NJS]

Does anyone have experience with the Pinsent Masons tests?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

does BCLP do automatic wg?

From BCLP grad recruitment:

Thanks for your email.

Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and applicants are progressed shortly afterwards to the online test.

I applied on the 25th Oct, got my test link on 26th Oct and got my feedback report on 31st Oct. Also it’s a blended assessment, first part is an SJT, second part is a review exercise and final part is a mini WG (not more than 8 questions)!

 

[lllaaawww098]

Does anyone know what are the questions for Baker McKenzie's app form this cycle?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

From BCLP grad recruitment:

Thanks for your email.

Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and applicants are progressed shortly afterwards to the online test.

I applied on the 25th Oct, got my test link on 26th Oct and got my feedback report on 31st Oct. Also it’s a blended assessment, first part is an SJT, second part is a review exercise and final part is a mini WG (not more than 8 questions)!

thank you that was v comprehensive I appreciate it

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Does anyone know what are the questions for Baker McKenzie's app form this cycle?

Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you. (300 words max) *
Describe three of your key strengths that will assist you in a career as a commercial lawyer and explain how you have developed them. (300 words max) *

'Choose one of our clients and explain a challenge they are currently facing. What could the organisation do to overcome this challenge and how could we assist? (400 words max)

 

[bella98]

wait is it a pre recorded interview 😭😭

No no, It was an interview with either two senior associates or one senior associate and one from graduate recruitment. The duration was about 30-45 minutes. But it was the toughest interview I've ever experienced. For the first time, I was genuinely at a loss for words. I was completely taken aback! 😄

 

[InvesmentBanker]

Holding myself accountable (again). TLDR: 28 apps, five PFO's

Willkie Farr & Gallagher ✅📼📝
Covington & Burling ✅❌
Shearman & Sterling ✅
White & Case ✅📼🎙️
Milbank ✅
Ropes & Gray ✅
Arnold & Porter ✅
Sullivan & Cromwell ✅❌
Latham & Watkins ✅
Kirkland & Ellis ✅
Skadden Arps ✅
Vinson & Elkins ✅
Weil Gotshal & Manges ✅
Akin ✅📝
Gibson Dunn ✅❌
Goodwin ✅
Cleary Gottlieb ✅
Paul Hastings ✅
Ashurst ✅ 📝❌
Macfarlanes ✅📝
Mayer Brown ✅📝
King & Spalding?
Winston & Strawn ✅
Morgan Lewis ✅
Fried Frank (1st January)
Orrick ✅
Dechert ✅
Cooley ✅
Morrison Foerster ✅
Slaughter and May ✅❌


✅ = applied; ❌ = PFO; 📼 = VI; 🎙️ = AC; 📝 = test.

The scenes when an interviewer asks you which other firms you applied to 😂 Impressive numbers...

 

[Tintin06]

The scenes when an interviewer asks you which other firms you applied to 😂 Impressive numbers...

“I don’t remember”

 

[AlexC]

Does anyone have any tips for W&C AC and interview?

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Anyone else not getting a response from Gibson Dunn grad rec when emailing them - [email protected]

 

[S87]

Anyone else not getting a response from Gibson Dunn grad rec when emailing them - [email protected]

Yes

 

[SalmaNasser]

Has anyone applied to Mayer Brown? I was expecting to automatically receive the WG, but I haven't gotten it yet

I have not received it as well, they said they will send it manually..

 

[F a v o u r]

Is the online test for Baker McKenzie still the Watson Glaser?

 

[bella98]

I have not received it as well, they said they will send it manually..

😪patiently waiting…

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Yes

Thanks for confirming! Thought it was just me.

 

[dms21]

Does anyone know if there is a way we can find out how many people would be invited to ACs for a specific firm?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

So is anyone going to take one for the team and ask Travers if we should assume a PFO?🤣

 

[LegalLordLox]

Did you get any feedback? What did you apply for?

London vacation scheme 2024 - no feedback just wasn’t successful. But I know why it was expected. How you getting on? Did you get a VI invite from PWC?