TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Amjaya]

Dechert PFO

 

[RSK]

Hi, for the question "Please choose a recent (less than 12 months) development in UK/European news. How are such developments relevant for Skadden’s clients? (max 250)", does it need to focus specifically on a new regulation, or would discussing commercial trends also be appropriate?

My interpretation of this question is that it could be both, as they haven't explicitly mentioned it needs to be focused on a new regulation.

 

[m12]

Dechert PFO

hey im so sorry to hear that was this post-written exercise?

 

[Amjaya]

hey im so sorry to hear that was this post-written exercise?

Hi no, post application. I was not sent a written exercise

 

[Bread]

to confirm - if i have passed the CC WG last application cycle do i need to redo this year? according to this website it says "Once you successfully complete a Watson Glaser assessment, we save your score for 2 recruitment cycles so there is no requirement to re-complete the test within this time frame." anyone have experience with this?

Ngl it seems pretty self-explanatory...

 

[tarty23]

Where can you find this on their website? It was my first time doing Artic shores and I failed that catastrophically so a chance for a re-do would be ideaaall

I’m not sure if you can re-do arctic shores, all it says on the website is that they accept applications in the same calendar year if you did not get an ac. I’m still seeking clarification myself if this means I can now reapply for summer having been rejected for winter

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, for the question "Please choose a recent (less than 12 months) development in UK/European news. How are such developments relevant for Skadden’s clients? (max 250)", does it need to focus specifically on a new regulation, or would discussing commercial trends also be appropriate?

It doesn’t have to be regulation. It can be anything that has been in the , so if that is a trend, that is fine too.

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Gowling test invite - is this automatic?

 

[Hskajab]

HL AC! Any tips would be greatly appreciated

 

[hazanelson]

just submitted my cv for SM, but realised theres a mistake with one of the dates, as i have that i was a brand ambassador in my first year instead of my second (current) year, any advice on what to do - just don't want HR to think I have re-taken a year (as you can't be brand ambassador for this firm in your first year).

 

[HZP1309]

Does HSF send offers by phone and rejections by email post ac?

 

[Pawlaw]

Morning all, i received an email today from a firm I interviewed at over summer. After an assessment day I was rejected. As someone who accepted a place has now dropped out they’ve invited some of their previous interviewees for a follow up interview.

Do you know what I should expect? Is it just to check if I would fit in culturally or Will some of the other stuff covered in an AC come up?

Interesting dynamics because they’re potentially putting you through the effort and disappointment twice… is there a decent chance of converting to a TC?

 

[unknownnn7372]

how many questions does the PWC VI ask? and how long do we have to prep! any insight would also be appreciated!

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

how many questions does the PWC VI ask? and how long do we have to prep! any insight would also be appreciated!

5 or 6 questions, 2 mins to prepare. FYI the questions are detailed and there are sub questions within the questions. Also they say not to use previous experiences, only what you would do in that situation. It’s definitely one of the tougher VIs IMO.

 

[patternteddybear]

My Internet went down when I was completing the Herbert Smith Freehills assessment and so it skipped a few questions. I cannot tell how many nor can I go back to previous questions. I have emailed the Early Careers team to explain the situation but am worried now

 

[User5678]

I am a law final year student. I can see that there are many programs mainly the sqe graduate program which is sector specific and the 2026 training contract. Am I eligible for both?

@Jessica Booker

@Jessica Booker apologies for chasing, the deadline is in 10 days therefore I want to apply asap

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

The website says ‘We’ll read applications as they come in but won’t fill our assessment centre places before the deadline closes.’

I take that as possibly rolling, as it implies they may allocate some AC places before the deadline. Would be interested to know if anyone has heard otherwise.

Thank you!

 

[Amjaya]

If you are scoring 25/40 in waston glaser tests is this okay? or should you practice more?

 

[marisachr]

Does anyone have any tips for the Irwin Mitchell video interview + any resources for preparing for Capp assessments?

 

[yasmars]

If you are scoring 25/40 in waston glaser tests is this okay? or should you practice more?

Practice more. I scored 26/40 for Links and got 28th percentile.