TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[sarabella2]

Any tips for pinsent masons AC?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Can i ask what exactly firms are looking for in regard to written exercises?

It depends on the exercise, but typically some of the following:

- Accuracy
- Structure
- Conciseness
- Appropriate level of tone
- Knowing your audience
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Commercial awareness
- An ability to identify what’s important
- Presenting information persuasively

 

[babylawyer1942]

Anyone that has done the Mayer Brown job simulation, roughly how long after doing the verbal reasoning test/sSJT did you get to that stage? wondering if I should be expecting pfo x

 

[Sunshinepink]

Has anyone taken the CRS VI yet? I would please like some tips

 

[s2203]

Hi, I did a written assessment for Ashurst last October and there were 2 BAD typos in my assessment - to the point where I had accepted I was not progressing - and I still got invited to interview.

haha, that makes me feel so much better!! Thank you for the reassurance

 

[s2203]

anyone complete the SPB digital assessment? How did you find it? I'm not sure how to feel about it

 

[lonelycruise]

What's the etiquette on handshakes at assessment centres? Should we initiate handshakes with interviewers or assume not unless they do?

 

[DKLaw]

How realistic is it to get a VS or TC offer if you haven't had many conventional jobs in general? There is usually an emphasis on how non-legal work experience is equally as important, but what if you don't have much work experience at all? I am 23, and graduating this year (with a 2:1 most likely), and I have really struggled to go past the application stage, and only progressed to the second stage for 2 firms (apart from an AC for the GLD last year). I know I haven't submitted enough applications, but please be real, how common is it to get a TC with a few jobs on your CV like takeaway worker, delivery driving, while having most of your experience in online gigs like content creation and freelance?

 

[Therugbylawyer]

SPB interview invite 🥳

Have you completed ?

 

[Heartofglass]

What's the etiquette on handshakes at assessment centres? Should we initiative handshakes with interviewers or assume not unless they do?

To me, all impressions count so I would definitely initiate a handshake before my interviewers have a chance to do so. It really shows (and boosts) your confidence as it will put you in the 'I'm in control' mentality from the first minute.

 

[saj2002]

If anyone was wondering, I was able to get my Mcquaig score from Trowers.

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Have you completed ?

Not yet!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

If anyone was wondering, I was able to get my Mcquaig score from Trowers.

What was the general feedback or takeaway?

 

[Deleted member 31263]

Has anyone heard from Mayer Brown after their automated test?

 

[futurelawyer10]

Anyone doing the freshfields AC tomorrow?

How did you find it?

 

[futurelawyer10]

Hi first time poster here, I have a Freshfields AC on thursday and was wondering if anyone had last minute tips?
I was also wondering if vac scheme ACs are as strict/comprehensive as TC ACs or are they generally more relaxed about it?

How did you find your AC? Any tips?

 

[Sunshinepink]

Does anyone know if CRS VI questions are mainly competency based?

Are they?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

To me, all impressions count so I would definitely initiate a handshake before my interviewers have a chance to do so. It really shows (and boosts) your confidence as it will put you in the 'I'm in control' mentality from the first minute.

I agree with this so much! Post covid though, I try to lead with “is everyone good with handshakes” in case someone happens to be a germophobe or clinically vulnerable

 

[UnKnOwN5678]

I feel a HL rejection coming on because I haven't had a response from them yet and others have got ACs...

 

[saj2002]

What was the general feedback or takeaway?

They didn't say much more than my score, but after researching it, some websites say I was on the higher end of the average.