TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[jta227]

For anyone that has done pinsent assessment, is the VI still one motivational and one SJT ?

I haven't done it yet, but there's no time limit: you can just open the assessment and then look at the actual questions and prepare your answers for as long as you want

 

[Amma Usman]

Covington Corporate Legal Horizons Programme Offer! I thought they ghosted us

Yay! Huge congrats! 🤗

 

[User5678]

Damn, the irwin Mitchell test was sooo long and one vi question caught me off guard😭

(I also think I took more time than advised)

So worried now!!

 

[Gg2001]

Completed online assessment 12 Sept, received first stage interview invite 5 Oct for 12 Oct, received AC offer 5 Nov, nothing since on booking. Best of luck!

Hi was this for the spring scheme or summer scheme? I haven’t submitted my application for summer yet, the app questions are very long

 

[AveragePoster]

Hi was this for the spring scheme or summer scheme? I haven’t submitted my application for summer yet, the app questions are very long

Spring!

 

[andrecsaa]

Hey, has anyone completed the critical thinking test for Addleshaw Goddard? Is it a Watson Glaser?

Yes, it is a WG test.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Any1 waiting on PWC post Ac?

 

[CG_101]

Hi Everyone,
for Jones Day, I'm really struggling to draw the line between work experience and extra currics. Some things like vac schemes and employment are clearly work exp, but what about something like my college law society or student union?
Thanks

 

[cjwx]

Passed CC’s Watson Glaser Test 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

 

[DoyDoy24]

It doesn't let me on at all 😅

I had this same issue! Ended up getting rid of the cookies from the website and it worked! #TW

 

[Zaraa.x]

Does anyone know if CMS sends you an email informing you that you’ve passed the Watson Glaser like what CC does? Since they use the same test provider.

 

[Bubbles O_O]

I can think of two ways to include it:

• Integrate it into your cover letter or application form answer: it can make a lot of sense to have it as the 'Result' part of a STAR-structured paragraph. For instance, if you are discussing your interest in commercial law and how it grew over time, you can explain how once you have confirmed you wanted to pursue this path you have been making VS applications and have subsequently received a WVS offer. Another example of how you can use it is when discussing your skills - for instance, you can show how your commercial awareness improved over time, which led to you performing really well in interviews, which led to receiving a WVS offer.
• Mention it in your work experience section: if you cannot do the former, I would advise you to still try to mention it in your work experience section. I think having a VS offer from another firm gives you a lot of clout and significantly improves your candidate profile, and as such it would be a mistake not to write about the achievement. The way I would approach the fact that you haven't yet completed it is either through the dates (if the form allows to input future dates), the the title of the work experience (you can say something like 'Upcoming Vacation Scheme at ...'), or in the description section. Besides this, I would try to offer a short description which would include (i) the application process at this firm; (ii) any impressive statistics as to the application/VS offer ratio; (iii) your reasons for applying, to the extent there are commonalities with the reasons for applying at the current firm; and (iv) any details as to the structure and work of the VS, including information relating to the practice area you will be sitting in.

Thanks Andrei, this is interesting and I hadn't thought of it.

Is anyone else in the same position / has been in this position and done this too? Specifically the latter point - mentioning it in the work experience section?

 

[yasmars]

Does anyone know if CMS sends you an email informing you that you’ve passed the Watson Glaser like what CC does? Since they use the same test provider.

Was the test similar to CC’s?

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Does anyone know if CMS sends you an email informing you that you’ve passed the Watson Glaser like what CC does? Since they use the same test provider.

No you just get the Video interview invite.

 

[kokoprep]

did anyone end up hearing from sidley with an interview this week?

Has anyone heard back with AC for Sidley Spring/Summer?

 

[DulyDiligent]

Has anyone still not got the test for summer VS from HL

 

[elsx]

Has anyone still not got the test for summer VS from HL

Yes but last year I got it one day after applying so assuming this is going to be a PFO.

 

[AlarmedBookkeeper448]

Yes but last year I got it one day after applying so assuming this is going to be a PFO.

With HL is the test automatic?

 

[thelawstudent2000]

Has anyone who received a PFO for White &Case had any information about their feedback call yet ?

 

[Tclarocks123]

Hey, has anyone completed the critical thinking test for Addleshaw Goddard? Is it a Watson Glaser?

I completed it in the last cycle and it is very similar to the WG. The questions reflect a similar vibe to how they are on assessment day. So like one question has like mini questions with a timer attached. Good luck !