TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Pennine Valley]

Anyone got email from fieldfisher saying 'thanks for completing the online assessment and your application form and strength score has been forwarded for review'? I did the test over a week ago not sure what this email means

Thats just the standard confirmation e-mail

 

[kokothemagicdragon]

I wouldn't overthink it - could be as simple as an admin issue or someone sending out their batch but someone else being off or busy with something else

Anyone heard back from S&C?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

For ACs, do you guys stick strictly to blazers/suits or do you wear jumpers/cardigans over your shirts or dresses?

 

[Connfc12]

Anyone got their OC AC soon? Got mine tomorrow just curious what its like as its the first year they have had an online AC

 

[saj2002]

Hey! Has anyone heard back from MIshcon for the summer VS? I applied on the 20th of December and I'm still waiting to hear whether I got a VI invite or not.
I emailed recruitment and they said they received so many they will get back to us end of February?? I thought it would be on a rolling basis.


Thanks a lot!

They're non rolling, they just review apps as they come

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

Hey! Has anyone heard back from MIshcon for the summer VS? I applied on the 20th of December and I'm still waiting to hear whether I got a VI invite or not.
I emailed recruitment and they said they received so many they will get back to us end of February?? I thought it would be on a rolling basis.


Thanks a lot!

Thanks for sharing the response from the grad rec team! Their website states non rolling.

Someone here claimed they had received a VI invite for the summer VS but I took it with a pinch of salt.

 

[legallyells]

Thanks for sharing the response from the grad rec team! Their website states non rolling.

Someone here claimed they had received a VI invite for the summer VS but I took it with a pinch of salt.

I received VI for summer and know of a few friends who have also

 

[lawstudent0303]

anything from linklaters today?

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

I received VI for summer and know of a few friends who have also

You received VI for summer AND spring VS offer with Mishcon?

 

[legallyells]

You received VI for summer AND spring VS offer with Mishcon?

NO NO VI for summer! never applied for spring. having said that, everyone i know with VI applied in November so that may be why.

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

NO NO VI for summer! never applied for spring. having said that, everyone i know with VI applied in November so that may be why.

Oh that makes sense! I have no idea what they mean by non rolling deadline then

 

[bella98]

NO NO VI for summer! never applied for spring. having said that, everyone i know with VI applied in November so that may be why.

I applied at the end of December so maybe there is still hope 🤞

 

[Jessica Booker]

Out of curiosity, if you have a presentation at the start of the interview and the firm gives you the option whether to use slides or not, is that something you would use? ✅ ❌?

Do what works for you - either approach is fine and I have seen both work incredibly well (and in some cases both not so well).

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi. I hope this isn't a silly question, but I'm curious about the time limit for 'recently'. For instance, if an application question says, 'Give a recent example of a goal you have set for yourself', how far back in the past is acceptable?

For me this would be the last 12 months.

 

[77777law]

@Jessica Booker- I want to purchase one of the TCLA written exercise packs as I have my first-ever AC written exercise coming up (OC AC), I was wondering which one I should select between the Technical written exercise and the Legal and Commercial Analysis written exercise. What is the difference between the two? Thanks

 

[191919191]

Is the Freshfields WG automatic? I also received an invite

hi! Congrats! would you please kindly share whether Freshfields WG is timed or untimed? How many tests are they and if timed, how long do we have to complete? Thank you so much!

 

[futurelegallyblonde]

I know there have been a few questions about the OC AC Watson Glaser. I emailed grad recruitment and was told the following:

• The Watson Glaser test has been moved to our in-person phase so will not feature in your virtual assessment. Interviews are also in our in-person assessment centre.

So it's literally just the research task. Hope that helps anyone that's confused

 

[191919191]

Freshfields WG invite！

hi! Congrats! would you please kindly share whether Freshfields WG is timed or untimed? How many tests are they and if timed, how long do we have to complete? Thank you so much!

 

[Hana ♥]

Any tips on shoosmiths SJT? How is it like?

 

[futurelegallyblonde]

anyone heard back from AG or HL or Simmons (Bristol)?

I got an AC invite for Simmons Bristol but needed to change the date - grad rec said there are a number of other dates (at least 4) in Feb that they'll be releasing soon, so don't stress if you haven't heard, seems like they have lots more to send out!!