TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[jplaw1010]

Yeah.. decided not to apply anymore to firms that have similar game-based tests. What frustrates me the most is not passing the test despite investing so much time in writing the application🙈

Hopefully Gowling’s grad rec sees all of this and makes a change - missing out on some very good applicants who are deterred from applying due to this test

 

[Deleted member 31263]

If I don’t hear from CC today, I am going to Canary Wharf to make a scene!

 

[191919191]

I got an email confirming I passed the benchmark, did the test yesterday

Hi I got this today, does it mean I pass the bench mark or everyone had that? Thanks!
“Thank you for your application to London 2024 Spring Vacation Scheme.

Your application is currently under review and we will be in touch after the deadline to advise on the outcome of your application.

If you no longer wish to be considered for this position, please email [email protected] to advise us. “

 

[191919191]

Yay! Same, just got the email as well!

Hi I got this today, does it mean I pass the bench mark or everyone had that? Thanks!
“Thank you for your application to London 2024 Spring Vacation Scheme.

Your application is currently under review and we will be in touch after the deadline to advise on the outcome of your application.

If you no longer wish to be considered for this position, please email [email protected] to advise us. “

 

[191919191]

HSF benchmark✅

Hi I got this today, does it mean I pass the bench mark or everyone had that? Thanks!
“Thank you for your application to London 2024 Spring Vacation Scheme.

Your application is currently under review and we will be in touch after the deadline to advise on the outcome of your application.

If you no longer wish to be considered for this position, please email [email protected] to advise us. “

 

[addy2004]

Hi I got this today, does it mean I pass the bench mark or everyone had that? Thanks!
“Thank you for your application to London 2024 Spring Vacation Scheme.

Your application is currently under review and we will be in touch after the deadline to advise on the outcome of your application.

If you no longer wish to be considered for this position, please email [email protected] to advise us. “

they will send an email soon to say whether you passed or not

 

[ikeRoss]

Hi I got this today, does it mean I pass the bench mark or everyone had that? Thanks!
“Thank you for your application to London 2024 Spring Vacation Scheme.

Your application is currently under review and we will be in touch after the deadline to advise on the outcome of your application.

If you no longer wish to be considered for this position, please email [email protected] to advise us. “

You passed - congrats!

 

[Hani156]

Absoluteley gutted - first ever application to a law firm (DLA) and reached the VI stage. As I started to record my first response, some technical error resulted in the screen freezing. When I tried logging back, first question had been saved and I was asked to respond to second question. I ended the interview and emailed recruitmemt but no response at all and only one day till deadline passes. So gutted. Has anyone faced a similar issue or have any advice?

 

[191919191]

You passed - congrats!

Oh thank you very much!

 

[pb15]

Hi I got this today, does it mean I pass the bench mark or everyone had that? Thanks!
“Thank you for your application to London 2024 Spring Vacation Scheme.

Your application is currently under review and we will be in touch after the deadline to advise on the outcome of your application.

If you no longer wish to be considered for this position, please email [email protected] to advise us. “

I think that’s just confirmation that they’ve received your test.

 

[sxw517]

Did Taylor Wessing really have to come up with their own Watson Glaser test

 

[191919191]

I think that’s just confirmation that they’ve received your test.

Oh thanks! I’ll wait for the results!

 

[axelbeugre]

Hi @Jessica Booker and @axelbeugre

When an app asks for a recent commercial news, how far back can we go? I have a really interesting news story that was published in August, but I'm unsure if this would count as recent considering it's about 3-4months old.

I think August is fine in my opinion. When I was applying I got an advice from someone that told me that 4 months back is good, 12 months is a no, so I would say the same to you too.

 

[axelbeugre]

Currently completing the Covington Vac Scheme App. How would people go about answering this question:

Name a historical figure that you admire and outline why.

Do you reckon the person has to be famous or can I mention a late family member? Really unsure what they are looking for from this question! Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

I think that by historical figure they mean someone famous who was very well known in the past. I know someone talked about Mandela and they got the training contract so figures of that calibre I am assuming. I would not say that they are asking to talk about a family member. I hope this helps!

 

[axelbeugre]

Might be overthinking this but on the cover letter for Slaughter and May, can I later on abbreviate the firm's name to S&M? I will have indicated the abbreviation the first time I use the full name but I was just thinking about the fact that they do not use the ampersand on purpose, so they might not want you to use it in an abbreviation either?

For other firms I would say it is totally fine, however for Slaughter I would recommend just to stick to the full name since they do not use the ampersand neither.

 

[axelbeugre]

Hi friends, think somebody else in the thread might have asked this but what does it mean when Sullivan puts your application "on hold"??

It means that they like you but they want to compare applicants until the deadline. I was put on hold last year as well for two months before being rejected in January. So, it is good news basically, at least until you receive a definite no!

Good luck with the application!

 

[sxw517]

Currently completing the Covington Vac Scheme App. How would people go about answering this question:

Name a historical figure that you admire and outline why.

Do you reckon the person has to be famous or can I mention a late family member? Really unsure what they are looking for from this question! Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

wiki: 'Historical figure is a person who lived in the past and whose deeds exerted a significant impact on other people’s lives and consciousness. These figures are attributed with certain features that are a compilation of the actual values they proclaimed and the manner they were perceived by others'.

 

[axelbeugre]

Is one disputes and one corporate seat mandatory at Gibson Dunn?

I think so but I am not really sure if they are compulsory, but every trainee seems to do both so it might be. The free market system allows you to do multiple seat at ones so people do both to understand what they like. They might be compulsory during the training contract, however I am not really sure.

 

[TakeAChanceOnMe]

Do Bird and Bird review applications before sending the WG test?

Yes I think they must do. I submitted mine 2 weeks ago - no word yet.

 

[axelbeugre]

Absoluteley gutted - first ever application to a law firm (DLA) and reached the VI stage. As I started to record my first response, some technical error resulted in the screen freezing. When I tried logging back, first question had been saved and I was asked to respond to second question. I ended the interview and emailed recruitmemt but no response at all and only one day till deadline passes. So gutted. Has anyone faced a similar issue or have any advice?

I am so sorry this happened to you but it has happened to many before you too so I would not worry too much. I know it is very disappointing but law firms are used to this and are very understanding. Chances are they will give you more time to complete the assessment, so do not worry and wait for what they will reply to you.