In my experience, I have had success in breaking down this question into 2-3 core reasons for the firm. Starting with 1-2 reasons (so maybe you like a firm for its PE and competition practices), identify why that practice is important to you (it might be they have a mandatory seat there or, alternatively, their unique position gives you the opportunity to work on advanced deals in that practice), then my 3rd reason relates to the culture and/or training at the firm (this could be focus on diversity, pro-bono, unique training contract structure), etc. that format has worked for me but ofc everyone approaches it differently.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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I follow a similar structure and have had good results this year
What were your scores like for the WBD sjt. The test was similar to other ones I have done but my scores turned out to be very different.
The third band (highest) for applied verbal intellect and numerical intellect. And then 3 for Grit, 9 for applied intellect, 6 for Creative force and 7 for Digital mindset. Not sure why that score for grit... I always try to take initiative and be proactive etc. I think it will highly depend on the VI whether I get to the next stage.
Mine was 6,4,4,4, Yes I think the VI is considered more when it comes to making a decision.
Still no word from SH summer scheme as well.
Do you mean the bit where it says " Engage with us on social media (see links below) for firm wide news and legal updates which will ensure you maintain a high level of commercial awareness." - If not, then maybe you got a bespoke email rather than the generic pfo ...?
High Verbal intellect
Medium Numerical intellect
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Don’t know how I got high verbal and a 6…
Mine said that too but before that it said something along the lines of ‘although you were not successful at this stage…we want you to stay engaged with shoosmiths as we see real potential in you’. Did you get that too?
I really dont understand how they score these tests. I dont think they accurately reflect the options I selected.
I think it’s because you’ll still be considered for a TC if the email didn’t say you were unsuccessful with both (I saw someone in the forum who had that) so stay engaged as in “you’re still in for the running for a Training Contract” 😊
Of course
Strengths: open connector, effective communicator.
Weakness: personal responsibility
That makes sense, thank you for clarifying😁
Do you know if you can definitely reapply within the same cycle? I haven't been able to find anything on their website which says one way or the other but that might just me! I'd also be interested in applying again if possible
Medium Verbal, High numerical - crazy because I’m dreadful at maths. Previously it’s been the other way around.
7477 - applied intellect is my weakness.
Not a terrible showing.
VIs weren’t fantastic.
I think this better than M&R results. They’re torturing me at the minute with the waiting time.
I’m finishing a Browne Jacobson app which is essentially the same test.
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