TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[pb15]

Kirkland VI!

Kirkland VI also

Hey, can I just ask when you both applied? Thanks.

 

[VacayScheme]

Did anybody who applied to Freshfields *not* get the WG invite? I messed up my application so v surprised I got an invite if it's actually based on the app😅

 

[Therugbylawyer]

is this for the direct tc or vac scheme?

vac scheme

 

[0livia.pope]

Did anybody who applied to Freshfields *not* get the WG invite? I messed up my application so v surprised I got an invite if it's actually based on the app😅

I was wondering this too lol

 

[laby201]

Is anyone still waiting for HSF, Bird & Bird, and Reed Smith post-app?

Feels like I’ve been waiting for ages and seen others getting VI/AC invites. I’d rather have that PFO and just know than be constantly refreshing emails 😭

 

[legallyells]

I was wondering this too lol

I attended the Freshfields GROW Mentoring Insight Day a few weeks ago. They said they send WGs in batches as they get through the apps, so I wouldn't worry if you've not heard just yet

 

[Yesha.2]

does anyone know if Kirkland sends VIs in batches? I've seen a couple people having ACs already, I don't know if I should assume a PFO by now

 

[lawtrainee]

Out of interest, how many app cycles have people done?

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Is Macfarlanes online assessment both situational and verbal?

 

[Futuretrainee!1!1]

could anyone with an HSF AC pm me

 

[Raynz]

Has anyone that applied to Forsters done the test yet?
It seemed so odd that we werent informed about it on their website but it popped up in the AllHires application portal.

Im just wondering what sort of test it is...it says CRT which could mean 'critical thinking test' or 'cognitive reflection test'.

 

[kcr]

HSF PFO

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Just to make sure it’s not a glitch on my end, Womble Bond Dickinson’s app has no questions or boxes to put in mitigating circumstances or explain an international exam system?

 

[Izzy1026]

For those that have done the Taylor Wessing test, is it a game-based assessment like arctic shores or a more WG/SJT one? The email doesn't reveal anything useful. Thanks in advance!

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Just to make sure it’s not a glitch on my end, Womble Bond Dickinson’s app has no questions or boxes to put in mitigating circumstances or explain an international exam system?

So i’ll have to email grad rec to explain my secondary education then 🥲

 

[Raynz]

So i’ll have to email grad rec to explain my secondary education then 🥲

I dont think you have to. If they need it, they will ask. WBD is a very efficient firm and have good practice in communicating with candidates.

Dont stress for now..complete what you can and they will contact you.

If you are worried, contact GR, they are so helpful and will respond!

 

[PlimptonWeld]

I got rejected by Weil yesterday evening. I submitted the day before deadline - rip. I'm guessing the spaces are basically filled up.

 

[ah898]

I got rejected by Weil yesterday evening. I submitted the day before deadline - rip. I'm guessing the spaces are basically filled up.

Was his for summer?

 

[danturner]

Hi, I just wanted to confirm whether Mishcon's test is automatic? And whether you have to have completed it by the deadline tonight? Thank you!

 

[Untilwinter]

Struggling to write apps since getting batches of pfo🤮
You force yourself to write an app for a firm that you think you dont have a good chemistry with and get slammed with PFO straight away.
OR You write for the firm that you are really interested in but don't hear back for ages or get PFO. Whats worse ha