TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Aliceczernia]

Has anyone completed the Stephenson Harwood blended online assessment? If so, would you be able to shed light on the questions asked in the VI part?

 

[Lilil]

for those who haven't done the bristows VI yet, i'd suggest keeping a 1 min timer on your desk as you answer to help you keep track of time. the timer on their portal is very confusing and does not help you at all. it was also very difficult to find as it works as a border around your face as opposed to numbers. this really caught me off guard while answering so you should definitely keep your own time piece with you.

Such a good tip! I kept glancing down throughout my answer which meant I was breaking eye contact with the camera. Wish they included a numerical countdown

 

[Victor87]

Hey guys, a bit of a tangent but I wanted to wish everyone all the best.
There's a lot of news/announcements going round and sometimes we get consumed and overwhelmed. Please remember that in the grand scheme of things, everyone has a unique skillset to offer and your opportunity is on its way.
All the best to those who are in advanced stages of the process, all the best to those still waiting to get to these stages, and all the best to everyone that has put in the work to get into these firms.

 

[academicweapon121]

Did anyone else get a repeat email from Reed Smith about "thank you for completing the assessment"?

I got the same one when I completed it two weeks ago.

I had this happen yesterday for another firm. Must just be a glitch

 

[Studyinglaw]

It's been over two months since I completed the blended assessment for Stephenson Harwood (Spring VS) - has anyone else heard back/should I contact to check for an update?

I am also confused as I have seen people post about a VI element that was not part of the assessment that I did...

Hey I also applied for their spring scheme and did my test about two months ago like you but my test did have a VI. Maybe you should send them an email to confirm? seems like they're coming out of hiding now finally.

 

[Studyinglaw]

Does anyone know if the Foot Anstey interactive assessment is automatic and if it has a VI? - thanks!

 

[VMS]

They're probably doing it in batches (I hope). The person on here who's got an AC invite applied in November so maybe they're going through apps chronologically

I hope so! I didn't apply until early Jan so guessing I'll be part of one of the later batches.

 

[starbright]

tips for HL AC?!?

feel free to PM me, I have had an AC with them!

 

[hopefultrainee888]

anything from akin post test? they said end of jan 🥺🫣

nope! nothing from my end

 

[Standardlawapplicant]

Anything from HSF post AC?

 

[aspiringsolicitor2000]

Hey I also applied for their spring scheme and did my test about two months ago like you but my test did have a VI. Maybe you should send them an email to confirm? seems like they're coming out of hiding now finally.

Thanks for this, did it so long ago I just remembered there were actually VI elements. I think this is however still separate to the next stage of an official VI - hopefully we hear back soon!

 

[kcr]

anything from akin post test? they said end of jan 🥺🫣

I had a TI last week and they also said they should get back by Feb

 

[yeezyee]

I had a TI last week and they also said they should get back by Feb

ahhhh my email says end of jan post test! when did u get do the test and get the TI invite! (i hope it went well!)

 

[kcr]

ahhhh my email says end of jan post test! when did u get do the test and get the TI invite! (i hope it went well!)

Did the test on the 11th and got the TI invite on the 19th

 

[jesslawapps]

Any tips for the Macfarlanes AC? Particularly with the interview/ written exercise. Non-law and first AC so really appreciative of any tips

 

[lbiro98]

for those who haven't done the bristows VI yet, i'd suggest keeping a 1 min timer on your desk as you answer to help you keep track of time. the timer on their portal is very confusing and does not help you at all. it was also very difficult to find as it works as a border around your face as opposed to numbers. this really caught me off guard while answering so you should definitely keep your own time piece with you.

it freaked me out as well ahah, I did so baddd ahah

 

[rn7]

I'm confused, I also completed this but there weren't any video elements to the test? More like a WG.

Was this for Stephenson Harwood? I suppose the presence/absence of the VI component is firm dependent, but SH is supposed to include it this year...?

 

[pickyportkey]

Has anyone heard back from Linklaters for their London-Singapore TC or A&O for their Singapore vacation scheme?

 

[aspiringsolicitor2000]

Was this for Stephenson Harwood? I suppose the presence/absence of the VI component is firm dependent, but SH is supposed to include it this year...?

Sorry I got this wrong, definitely had VI elements but is separate to the VI stage.

 

[law2022x]

Has anyone heard from Arnold & Porter post-app?