@Sharon Wu did you also happen to apply for a VS/TC at Baker McKenzie? If so, what type of online assessment do they use, is it Watson Glaser?
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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I did this method last year and got ACs for every vac scheme I applied for but none of the direct TCs. Ttake from that what you will but I think you are massively disadvantaged going through the direct route for just about every firm except the magic circle (who are ridiculously hard to get through for so not exactly a safe bet). This year I'm taking the L and applying for vac schemes too and will just have to use all my annual leave up on interviews/schemes if I get them.
Also on that point, love firms that harp on about social mobility but only hire through vac schemes
how on earth did you manage that many? seriously impressedAnd we're back
Last Cycle
This cycle
- 71 applications (about 15 WVS applications, 15 Spring VS applications, 15 SVS applications and ~30 direct TC applications)
- obtained 7 ACs
- including 2 Vacation schemes awarded
- aiming for 23 - 25 applications
Lol, I had no life... 9-5 work. 6-10 applications... eat, sleep, repeat
I work 9-6 and can't string a sentence together afterwards so kudos to you
wow, and I thought I was obsessed; fair f*cking play!
I’m in the exact same position lol
It’s ridiculously difficult to balance full-time work alongside applying for law
In A&O's work experience section, can you put uni society and leadership positions in as their own entry, or is this not the expectation?
Does any one have any advice on how to approach this question for NRF - Norton Rose Fulbright has a sector led approach. Which one of our sectors do you think has the most potential for growth over the next 12 months, and why, and what opportunities do you see for the firm to maximise this potential?
Should we focus on a specific area in one of their sectors for example hydrogen in their energy sector and discuss hydrogen or shall we discuss the energy sector and any growth for the firm in the energy sector. Am not sure how to structure this question and what approach to take.
Should we focus on a specific area in one of their sectors for example hydrogen in their energy sector and discuss hydrogen or shall we discuss the energy sector and any growth for the firm in the energy sector. Am not sure how to structure this question and what approach to take.
(07/09/2024)
I want to try hold myself accountable too
Current applications completed: 0
I want to try hold myself accountable too
Current applications completed: 0
Yes it does - Latham are big on that. I only got the VS interview because I did the Open Day. Go and watch Paul Gascoyne's video on 'Training Contract application strategies that work'.
I have a question around mitigating circumstances if anyone can advise?
Basically I'm not sure whether to mention my migraines as a mitigating circumstance. I have had them for years, but they got really bad in year 13 around exam time due to stress, some weeks I had multiple, and if you've ever had a migraine you'll know they can last days. I still came out with ABC, so not too bad considering.
They subsided somewhat after summer, but were still present. I saw my GP, who prescribed some beta blockers that did nothing for me, I worked on managing them in other ways, and they have decreased massively, I only get them once every 2 months or so now.
I'm not sure whether it's worth mentioning as a) I didn't actually see my GP until I was in uni, after I'd finished my a-levels, so I'm not sure I could use it to evidence poor performance at a-level. b) a letter from my GP wouldn't say much as I'm not really undergoing treatment, I only had 2 appointments. Though I do have a student support plan at uni for them.
Basically I'm not sure whether to mention my migraines as a mitigating circumstance. I have had them for years, but they got really bad in year 13 around exam time due to stress, some weeks I had multiple, and if you've ever had a migraine you'll know they can last days. I still came out with ABC, so not too bad considering.
They subsided somewhat after summer, but were still present. I saw my GP, who prescribed some beta blockers that did nothing for me, I worked on managing them in other ways, and they have decreased massively, I only get them once every 2 months or so now.
I'm not sure whether it's worth mentioning as a) I didn't actually see my GP until I was in uni, after I'd finished my a-levels, so I'm not sure I could use it to evidence poor performance at a-level. b) a letter from my GP wouldn't say much as I'm not really undergoing treatment, I only had 2 appointments. Though I do have a student support plan at uni for them.
If you did terrible at an AC, is it worth reapplying the following year? Would they remember you?
Depends on the firm really.
Some firms have actual policies that they won’t re-interview candidates.
Some firms have unwritten policies, meaning that although they don’t advertise it, they just won’t re-interview you.
Some firms are far more open to interviewing candidates again in subsequent years—and many people get TCs this way.
Some firms have actual policies that they won’t re-interview candidates.
Some firms have unwritten policies, meaning that although they don’t advertise it, they just won’t re-interview you.
Some firms are far more open to interviewing candidates again in subsequent years—and many people get TCs this way.
Jumping on, what about if it was near miss (just pipped by 1 person) and you had mitigating circumstances (proper ones that affected performance on the day that you have doctor's evidence for and wasn't just being ill)
What else should I do to prepare for the upcoming application season?
These are what I aim to do:
1. Improve my commercial awareness
2. Interview practice
3. watson glaser
4. make a list of firms to apply to
These are what I aim to do:
1. Improve my commercial awareness
2. Interview practice
3. watson glaser
4. make a list of firms to apply to
Not sure what other peoples experience is with this, but I have reapplied to a couple of firms that I reached AC/final stage with, spent time making my application stronger but didn't make it through the first stage. It is probably still worth reapplying if you really like that firm though, as you never know
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