TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Erin]

Sorry Jessica - could you please approve my subscribed member status?
just signed up and would appreciate if I have access to the database, as I am crafting an application.

Sorry for the rush!

Hi @lewiskc2023 - I can confirm that your account now has Premium access, so you can access the database here. Feel free to reach out if you need anything further

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Can I edit my background (e.g. blur) for the CC video interview?

 

[axelbeugre]

Guys, could I get some suggestions/ideas on how to start preparing for ACs? My commercial awareness is not the best so any resources/books/analysis methods that people could share would be AMAZING xx

Hey @Miss Chocolate,

Congratulations in obtaining an assessment centre, this is such an amazing news!

I shared some tips for interviews here which I think could be applicable to you: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ons-discussion-thread-2023-4.8038/post-151352 and here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ons-discussion-thread-2023-4.8038/post-150732

Additionally, this link: https://www.thelawyerportal.com/commercial-awareness/how-to-improve-commercial-awareness/ helps you with understanding where to start with increasing your commercial awareness.

I hope these helps and good luck with your assessment centre!

 

[ETA2026]

Anyone applying to Penningtons had issues with inputting more than 12 modules? I have 32 from a STEM degree...

 

[Manuchelsout]

Anyone heard from Simmons for 10K Interns

 

[Legalstalker]

Anyone heard from Simmons for 10K Interns

Yes have you ?
i got an email saying i passed the first stage and that i have two options.

1. internship only
2. internship with training contract

no clue which to pick as i do not have 6 weeks worth of annual leave but great opportunity 🤣

This is super ironic as I failed their VI for the WVS.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Hey @Miss Chocolate,

Congratulations in obtaining an assessment centre, this is such an amazing news!

I shared some tips for interviews here which I think could be applicable to you: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ons-discussion-thread-2023-4.8038/post-151352 and here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ons-discussion-thread-2023-4.8038/post-150732

Additionally, this link: https://www.thelawyerportal.com/commercial-awareness/how-to-improve-commercial-awareness/ helps you with understanding where to start with increasing your commercial awareness.

I hope these helps and good luck with your assessment centre!

This is so so helpful. Haven't actually secured it yet, just preparing in advance but thank you for speaking this into existence! Let's hope we can manifest such an outcome.

 

[Law_Between_Life]

How long did it take for people to receive notice as to whether they had passed or failed the CMS Watson Glaser. Thanks in advance!

 

[Manuchelsout]

Yes have you ?
i got an email saying i passed the first stage and that i have two options.

1. internship only
2. internship with training contract

no clue which to pick as i do not have 6 weeks worth of annual leave but great opportunity 🤣

This is super ironic as I failed their VI for the WVS.

Thank you for your response and if we choose to do the internship with the tc do you know if we have to do the blended assessment or do we get fast tracked to the AC as I failed that assessment also for their vs.

 

[Manuchelsout]

Yes I passed it also

 

[erderlylars]

Anyone heard from Taylor Wessing recently?

 

[Legalstalker]

Thank you for your response and if we choose to do the internship with the tc do you know if we have to do the blended assessment or do we get fast tracked to the AC as I failed that assessment also for their vs.

I have no clue, i need more information to make a decision. if we do have to do the online assessment again i will be fuming as i did not make note of the questions last time haha.
i also want to know if we fail the blended assessment would we still be considered for internship only.
Internship only you cannot turn it into a TC so 6 weeks of working there and no TC at the end is heart-breaking lol

 

[Manuchelsout]

I have no clue, i need more information to make a decision. if we do have to do the online assessment again i will be fuming as i did not make note of the questions last time haha.
i also want to know if we fail the blended assessment would we still be considered for internship only.
Internship only you cannot turn it into a TC so 6 weeks of working there and no TC at the end is heart-breaking lol

Same here like if I have to do blended assessment again then will just do the internship as its easier to get the internship than reaching the ac for the tc and I dropped them an email.

 

[Petallove1]

I still haven’t heard back about getting to WG at Bird & Bird after like 3 weeks :/ do you think I applied too late since it’s a rolling deadline? I assumed around a month in advance would be okay but maybe I underestimated

 

[191919191]

A&O PFO🥲🥲

 

[liseazurite]

A&O PFO🥲🥲

So sorry to hear… is this post-AC for SVS?

 

[lllaaawww098]

how long does willkie take post-app to get back? and what is the following stage?

 

[erderlylars]

how long does willkie take post-app to get back? and what is the following stage?

The next stage is a video interview, took about a week to hear back, but I think it says up to 15 working days

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Anyone have any advice for Simmons blended assessment. Can share my experiences with other applications for anyone who can help me best prepare for Simmons assessment. Thank you in advance.

 

[LKG]

how long does willkie take post-app to get back? and what is the following stage?

I got a VI invite the day after submitting my app