TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Ram Sabaratnam]

when a question is asking us to discuss a 'recent' setback - what constitutes as recent? I'm a recent graduate so would discussing something from my 2nd/3rd year of uni be recent?

Hiya @lawyersum

I think since you’re a recent graduate, something from your second or third year of university should be fine. I'm curious about what @Jessica Booker would say here, but I’d avoid drawing on examples from secondary school or even the first year of your undergraduate studies. This might be considered a bit far in the past to illustrate the abilities and qualities you bring to the table today. I also think the more recent in time, the better. Drawing on an outdated example could have the rhetorical effect of suggesting a lack of recent challenges or growth, which might undermine the impact of your answer. By focusing on a setback from your second or third years, you can demonstrate how your abilities have developed and potentially discuss some of the things you've continued to do to avoid similar setbacks in the future. Hope this helps! Good luck!

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Any updates on Akin VS post-app

no - like/thumbs up

rejection - red cross

Next stage (online test i think) - trophy

 

[Aimanhussain004]

Does anyone have any advice for the Bird & Bird VI?

Thank you!

Does anyone know if Bird & Bird is still sending out VI's?

 

[DesperateForVac]

Hi everyone,

I am doing my application for CMS but I am struggling to understand what separates the firm compared to its competitors and who its competitors are. Does anyone have any insights?

 

[ashwright]

Would it be reasonable to send W&C grad rec an email? I sent off my Winter VS application 5 weeks ago and have not heard anything - I haven't been rejected nor invited to AC/VI etc. The scheme is in a few weeks so I don't really have positive expectations at this point lol

 

[tarty23]

Does anyone know if Bird & Bird is still sending out VI's?

Hopefully hahaha was planning on sending in my application tn, or is this too late?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Would it be reasonable to send W&C grad rec an email? I sent off my Winter VS application 5 weeks ago and have not heard anything - I haven't been rejected nor invited to AC/VI etc. The scheme is in a few weeks so I don't really have positive expectations at this point lol

I sent them an email three weeks ago, as am in the same position as you, 15/11 they replied saying they are still reviweing applications....

 

[patternteddybear]

I’ve just completed the HSF online assessment - It was different to what I have done before as it did not contain a verbal reasoning test. Do they send any emails out once you have completed the test to indicate if you have passed or not?

 

[Tcvspfo]

Anyone want to do a CMS app review of each other apps ideally someone applying for London as I am thinking of applying for regional office. It will be great to review each other apps if anyone is interested lmk.

 

[Uch21]

I’ve just completed the HSF online assessment - It was different to what I have done before as it did not contain a verbal reasoning test. Do they send any emails out once you have completed the test to indicate if you have passed or not?

Yeah they usually tell you the next day whether you passed the benchmark or not.

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Any updates on Akin VS post-app

no - like/thumbs up

rejection - red cross

Next stage (online test i think) - trophy

@billyonthespeeddial - do you mind sharing when you applied and heard back?

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Manifesting some damn good news!

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

@billyonthespeeddial - do you mind sharing when you applied and heard back?

applied very early october, heard back early november, got a telephone interview soon!

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

applied very early october, heard back early november, got a telephone interview soon!

Congrats! You must have sent a very strong application.

 

[bsh]

For the Willkie VI, does anyone know if the firm intends to get back to candidates with a result 3 weeks (15 working days) after the VI deadline we were given or 3 weeks after the VS deadline?

 

[theone132213]

hey - wondering if anyone knows why Clifford chance has sent a wg invite even though I passed last year ? Does this mean they no longer take your old score OR are they allowing you the choice of a redo ?

Any info/clarification is appreciated.

 

[abhuzaifa]

hey - wondering if anyone knows why Clifford chance has sent a wg invite even though I passed last year ? Does this mean they no longer take your old score OR are they allowing you the choice of a redo ?

Any info/clarification is appreciated.

I passed the WG last year and haven’t received another WG.

If you passed last year, you should get the following email:

“I am pleased to confirm that as you previously completed and passed the test within the last two recruitment cycles with us, you do not need to do the test again this year.

Your application will now be progressed to the next stage of our process: application review. We do not recruit on a rolling basis and therefore all applications will be reviewed once the deadline has closed. Please expect to hear whether we would like to progress your application further, after this date.

You will be informed whether you are invited to the video interview stage week commencing 2nd December.”

 

[kokoprep]

Hi everyone,

I am doing my application for CMS but I am struggling to understand what separates the firm compared to its competitors and who its competitors are. Does anyone have any insights?

Hey - Is this for the direct TC?

 

[charlotte1704]

anyone waiting to hear back from PWC post-VI?

 

[kokoprep]

Hi - How to go about answering this question in 200 words. Describe your proudest achievement and what challenges you have had to overcome. Like what should be the split between the two questions, should challenges and how it was overcome be more? How many days does CMS provide for doing the Watson Glaser?