TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[PlimptonWeld]

I am still on 66% for linklaters spring, is anyone else in the same position?

Did you mean 77%?

 

[trainingcontract]

For Reed Smith's legal high potential assessment, it says that it usually takes around 30 to 40 minutes but you do not need to complete it in one sitting. Does that mean that I can start the assessment answer some questions, take a break and then continue?
Also for the virtual interview, it states that it is untimed and there is unlimited preparation for it. Does that mean that when I see the questions I will have unlimited time to prepare before recording or that I can record my response many times before submitting it?

bumping this!

 

[PlimptonWeld]

To those being edged by Freshfields like me (rip), a glimmer of hope. I trawled through old posts on TCLA and one poster said they got AC invite 3 weeks after WG. So, let's stay positive gang!!!

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Do we get to see our results from the Osborne Clarke test?

I got nothing on mine, only the application review holding email.

 

[ChasingTCS]

I just gave the Addleshaw test and I am traumatised!!!!!!!!!! what even was that??? Is there anyone whose test actually went well?

 

[Heartofglass]

To those being edged by Freshfields like me (rip), a glimmer of hope. I trawled through old posts on TCLA and one poster said they got AC invite 3 weeks after WG. So, let's stay positive gang!!!

Holding onto your hand

 

[pfotherecord]

I just gave the Addleshaw test and I am traumatised!!!!!!!!!! what even was that??? Is there anyone whose test actually went well?

Jesus it was awful. And to think I was so confident on the practice hub…😭

 

[S87]

Jesus it was awful. And to think I was so confident on the practice hub…😭

Why??

 

[TC seeker]

To those being edged by Freshfields like me (rip), a glimmer of hope. I trawled through old posts on TCLA and one poster said they got AC invite 3 weeks after WG. So, let's stay positive gang!!!

Seems like you‘re really struggle with their application. But same as me.

 

[S87]

For those who did the AG test, what did you find difficult? The time pressure or the questions?

 

[Legalstalker]

For those who did the AG test, what did you find difficult? The time pressure or the questions?

As someone who normally requires extra time for assessments i only struggled with time on 1 passage! I suck at WG type assessments but i feel like i did okay compared to the ones I've taken in the past... I think the "conclusion follow" passage questions were pretty hard as i mostly put "does not follow". But i also suck at WG having got 1 percentile in linklaters (24/40) do not trust my opinion (i did get a 1st in my law degree though)🤣

 

[S87]

As someone who normally requires extra time for assessments i only struggled with time on 1 passage! I suck at WG type assessments but i feel like i done okay compared to the ones I've taken in the past... I think the "conclusion follow" passage questions were pretty hard as i mostly put "does not follow". But i also suck at WG having got 1 percentile in linklaters (24/40) do not trust my opinion (i did get a 1st in my law degree though)🤣

Aww, I got first in my law degree too but the WG is a monster that I cannot defeat. I feel you and thank you so much for your help.

 

[SerGo2507]

Hi did they get back to you on this please?

Hey, got this back from the emerging talent team at half 6 in the morning today 😅

“The team is currently working through a high volume of applications and will be in touch as soon as your application has been screened.”

It appears the TC applicants are being screened prior to the GSA applicants so we may need to be patient.

 

[bella98]

Fieldfisher online assessment🤩 does anyone have any insights?

 

[deeja]

Fieldfisher online assessment🤩 does anyone have any insights?

Hey is this for the diversity scheme and did you get just now?

 

[bella98]

Hey is this for the diversity scheme and did you get just now?

Yess - I received it just an hour ago. But they got back to me yesterday evening requesting additional information regarding my A-levels equivalent because I completed my high school education in Italy

 

[thelawstudent2000]

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Congratulations!! Was this for the Summer VS?

thank you !! It was for the summer one x

 

[thelawstudent2000]

Congratulations!! Assuming a PFO for me now 😭😭

No !! 😭 Stay hopeful !!

 

[thelawstudent2000]

Congrats!! Did you do any of their open days / schemes?

Thanks!! And yeah I did an open day

 

[PlimptonWeld]

Seems like you‘re really struggle with their application. But same as me.

Just annoying that I haven't heard back. My friends I know already have PFO or AC, so it's frustrating af.