TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[aspiringcatsolicitor]

Withers assessment invite!

Congrats! Is this the interview?

 

[laby201]

I found it really difficult too, probably the hardest numerical test out of all the law firms! if you don't mind me asking, what did you get on your report between the three bars?

It was bang in the middle for numeracy, which sounds about right. Don’t know if speed is factored in, but I was painfully slow.

 

[EllaClayton]

Congrats! Is this the interview?

The email says it’s a blended assessment with numerical reasoning, behavioural and critical reasoning questions. This was after initial app so presumably interview would be after this!

 

[abhuzaifa]

Does anyone know any resources to practice SJTs, like how are you supposed to get better at them?

 

[Sunshinepink]

I guess it helps you because you have a deeper understanding of the sector and can exhaustively talk about commercial issue which is good, but I personally do not think it makes you stand out as much. Especially now that the SQE is in place and certain firms do not allow LPC holders to apply. However, you are in a great position and I am sure you will succeed so do not worry too much!

I see, thank you so much! Oh my, some firms do not allow LPC holders to apply? Do you know which firms?

 

[bella98]

I see, thank you so much! Oh my, some firms do not allow LPC holders to apply? Do you know which firms?

At the moment it’s just Ropes & Gray - I did not see any other firms having this policy

It’s just absurd. People have invested thousands in a course that, until not long ago, was the sole path to qualification. They've done this to show their dedication to the profession and to enhance their employability, as it appears that firms are never satisfied. Yet, despite this, I see this non-sense policy, even though all the lawyers employed there qualified through the LPC.

But many firms are still accepting it fully, while some will require the SQE2 - still fair though

 

[affidavid]

you ever research law firm deals ahead of AC/ interview and suddenly the whole thing just seems boring and sordid and you feel disgusted by soulless corporate law? Like what if we're all just attracted to this field because it's competitive and selective (and high paying and prestigious)

 

[Law_Between_Life]

For clarity, am I right in saying that to apply to Shoosmith's Placement Scheme, you must satisfy their diversity requirements?

From looking at their website, I believe if you do not come under this requirement, you must apply to their TC directly.

Please let me know if I am wrong so I can shift my application deadlines if needed.

 

[Lawdolphin]

Question for the RS assessment report…. Mine is so average and gave a lot of negative feedback…?! Did anyone find the feedback confusing and different from the answers you gave ?!

Yes completely !! The feedback I got for the pillars couldn't be further from my actual strengths!

 

[AFZZ]

Sent my VI off on the same day and yet to hear. Chaser email got the response of “thank you for being patient, we’re still reviewing applications.”.

may I ask which office this was for, unsure whether they are synchronised or not? thanks!

 

[AFZZ]

Dentons Virtual interview invite , had no idea how the “Legal high potential assessment” went thought I did well but not sure anymore given other applications differing. This is for Glasgow/Edinburgh also.

Have you had your VI yet? if so what was it like!

 

[AFZZ]

CMS pfo :/

CMS pfo :/

sorry to hear that , do you mind me asking which office this was for?

 

[Jessica Booker]

yo should you bring a laptop or anything to an assessment centre? like if they want you to do a written exercise? or do they give you a laptop/ make you write it by hand?

They will tell you anything you need to bring in the invitation/joining instructions.

 

[give.me.a.tc]

OMG OMG HOGAN LOVELLS AC!!!!

Is this for a TC or Vac Scheme?

 

[law2022x]

I guess it helps you because you have a deeper understanding of the sector and can exhaustively talk about commercial issue which is good, but I personally do not think it makes you stand out as much. Especially now that the SQE is in place and certain firms do not allow LPC holders to apply. However, you are in a great position and I am sure you will succeed so do not worry too much!

Which firms besides Ropes doesn’t allow LPC students to apply? Bit worried now

 

[B.B.]

For clarity, am I right in saying that to apply to Shoosmith's Placement Scheme, you must satisfy their diversity requirements?

From looking at their website, I believe if you do not come under this requirement, you must apply to their TC directly.

Please let me know if I am wrong so I can shift my application deadlines if needed.

Yes, you’re right. You must satisfy the diversity requirements otherwise you can apply for a TC directly. Applications open in Feb I believe

 

[CorporateCrocodile]

I did the Milbank AC yesterday and the written exercise was handwritten (to my surprise, as the ones I have completed have all be typed). Now, I have abysmal handwriting and am worried that it might work against me when grad rec go through it. Due to the short notice of the AC, I was so preoccupied with prepping that I neglected to inform grad rec that I was entitled to a laptop during my A-level exams on account of my poor handwriting. Is it worth contacting grad rec explaining the issue? @Jessica Booker, your insight would be welcomed.

 

[bella98]

Is this for a TC or Vac Scheme?

Summer vacation scheme

 

[erderlylars]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Taylor Wessing?

 

[EM23]

Have you had your VI yet? if so what was it like!

Yeah had it was a very fair VI compared to others I’ve had, 5 questions with unlimited time to prepare for each.