TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[stargazed]

Any advice on approaching this question? I'm not sure what the best way to structure my answer would be.

Describe the personal life experiences that have given you the unique perspective you would bring as an insight scheme participant at Fieldfisher, and how this perspective will support your success. (800 characters)

 

[studentdelaw786]

Hi guys,

After seeing that a lot of US firms prefer students/graduates from Russell Group universities, i’ve been considering taking an LLM course at a Russell Group uni.

I was wondering if this could make a difference to my employability? For context, I have AAB equivalent at A-Level and a high 2:1 at a non-RG uni.

Thanks

 

[theonecompetant]

Hi @theonecompetant I will list bellow some of the psychometric test resources I have found.

For free WG practice tests, see:

• Clifford Chance Free Practice Test
• The Lawyer Portal Free Practice Test
• Pearson Free Practice Test
• Practice Aptitude Tests Free Practice Test
• Assessment Day Free Practice Test

For free SJT practice tests, see:

• A list with multiple links to free SJT tests
• Lawtests free SJT test
• Assessment Day free SJT test
• A useful Lawyer Poral article breaking down SJTs

For WG/SJT/other tests resources available on a subscription/fee basis, look at:

• TCLA's excellent course on the WG test
• Practice Aptitude Tests full subscription packages

Legend. Thanks, Andrei!

 

[CHLTC]

Hello All.

Question about Simmons & Simmons' application.

I see on their online application form, it says "no more than 150 words" for the top 4 work experiences, yet, it seems to let me put in over 150 words. It does not block/prevent me from adding more. Do they just stop reading after 150 words? What if I put 151 words for example?

Secondly, their 'other relevant work experience' box. Other firms have had a limit, e.g. Baker McKenzie have a 500 word limit. Again, with Simmons, it seems as though you can type as much as you want. Any ideas? Do we assume it is 500 words? Or can we do longer in this 'other work' section?

@Jessica Booker
@Jaysen

 

[Jessica Booker]

I was about to look at applying for Dentons and then I saw


Before you start your application:

Please make sure that you have the following documents ready to upload. Please upload the below as an official copy in pdf format in the additional documents section of the application form.

- A copy of your current right to work, if you have this

- Official copy of your A Levels or equivalent post-16 education, including a breakdown of your grades per subject

- Official copy of your undergraduate results up to date or official completion certificate with a breakdown of your grades per subject

We strongly encourage candidates to visit our website dentons.challengers.com and FAQs ahead of making this application.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact [email protected]


I have never seen something like this and I don't have actual proof of the module results.

I also want to know if this is a new thing or was I rejected last year as I don't recall doing this then.

Education fraud is scarily prevalent and getting references from academic institutions is notoriously difficult and slow, so I understand why they are asking for this upfront.

If you have any documents, including emails from the university that confirm your module grades, you can upload these in the first instance. If you cannot, ask for a copy from your university's faculty office.

 

[A worried graduate]

Education fraud is scarily prevalent and getting references from academic institutions is notoriously difficult and slow, so I understand why they are asking for this upfront.

If you have any documents, including emails from the university that confirm your module grades, you can upload these in the first instance. If you cannot, ask for a copy from your university's faculty office.

I have one but only for the first two years so I have emailed to ask for another copy

 

[A worried graduate]

Apologies for the questions but does anyone here know how to change the work experience section of a vantage profile as it has it in the wrong order as I thought it was oldest first before?