for the linklaters skills-based online assessment (the one before the WG) do I need a camera? or is it just answering written questions and making decisions and stuff like that
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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No camera involved, if I remember correctly it is mainly SJ and some WG like questions at the end
For the Ashurst VS application, there is a question that asks "Can you provide an example of a recent setback you have had and how you overcame this?" Does anyone have any advice on how recent it has to be? For example, I have granted university already but could I talk about not getting into my first choice university as a setback even though it was four years ago? If that is not recent enough, what would you say is recent (i.e., 1 year, 2 years etc)?
SPB Open Day PFO..
I did my research on the firm, applied my own experiences to the same, outlined how I would benefit from the Open Day, and applied a week before the deadline, yet I get a kick in the teeth..
What would the main reasons for a rejection from Open Day be?
I did my research on the firm, applied my own experiences to the same, outlined how I would benefit from the Open Day, and applied a week before the deadline, yet I get a kick in the teeth..
What would the main reasons for a rejection from Open Day be?
Hi guys, so far I have applied to pretty much all firms with winter vacation schemes and been rejected by Cleary, NRF and Ashurst so far. I am still waiting on so many, including W&C, HSF, HL, Sidley Austin and Dechert (post written exercise). I have seen so many people on here get VI's, AC's, and even offers with a lot of these firms. At the same time I am also seeing a lot of PFOs. Does this perhaps mean I'm sitting in the maybe pile of these law firms which is delaying their response?
Maybe your superiority complex comes across in your applications and that's why you are being rejected? Just a thought.
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Sheer volume of applications and not enough spaces for people who meet all the criteria and have done the same.
First good news of the week my winter VS for a firm got rejected but they want to progress me to the next stage for the summer scheme. Needed this good news with apps.
Rejected for 3 open days, invited to 3 and applied for 8. I’m grateful for the success I’ve had soo far actually. Have a nice evening.
I applied to Cleary 2 days ago and already got rejected lmaooo 😭
3 out of 8 open days ain’t that good ngl…
Updates for this cycle:
Sidley Austin ❌
Jones Day ❌
Latham Open Day ❌
NRF ❌
Bird & Bird post WG ❌
CC Open Day ❌
HSF (after saying I reached the benchmark) ❌
Linklaters ❌
Cleary ❌
Waiting to hear back:
Gibson Dunn
W&C
W&C Open Day
Baker McKenzie
Reed Smith
Covington
Cooley
It’s been rough but I’m going to remain hopeful… don’t have a choice!
Sidley Austin ❌
Jones Day ❌
Latham Open Day ❌
NRF ❌
Bird & Bird post WG ❌
CC Open Day ❌
HSF (after saying I reached the benchmark) ❌
Linklaters ❌
Cleary ❌
Waiting to hear back:
Gibson Dunn
W&C
W&C Open Day
Baker McKenzie
Reed Smith
Covington
Cooley
It’s been rough but I’m going to remain hopeful… don’t have a choice!
I think that is really good as open days are really competitive and also considering some open day apps like 3 application questions. @IneedaTCASAP you should be proud of yourself.
i beg to differ. It’s hard getting an open day. Of course not as hard as a vacation scheme but still competitive nonetheless. I’ve not heard from 2 firms. I wouldn’t diminish someone getting an open day. You only need 1 yes amongst the 10’s of No’s you’ll get.
The Bird & Bird WG is very hard. So I sympathise with you on that rejection.
What CC open day did you apply to?
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