TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[gazdgazd11]

It was post Watson Glaser! I just can't seem to hack the test clearly 😂

It was post Watson Glaser! I just can't seem to hack the test clearly 😂

Sorry to hear I recommend TCLA’s resources on the test but I know it’s still hard. Good luck!

 

[A worried graduate]

Akin PFO

 

[andreilover01]

Has anyone heard back post WG from Cleary and if so how long after the WG did you hear back?

 

[marisachr]

88% percentile for Linklaters! Does anyone know whether they put more weight for the WG or their assessment?

 

[Tclarocks123]

Is the hogan lovells WG automatic??

My understanding from GR is that your application gets reviewed after you pass. So it is automatic.

 

[andreilover01]

88% percentile for Linklaters! Does anyone know whether they put more weight for the WG or their assessment?

congrats! how'd you hear back? Did you ask them for it?

 

[Zaraa.x]

88% percentile for Linklaters! Does anyone know whether they put more weight for the WG or their assessment?

This is impressive! I think they put more weight on the assessment - my friend got 99% percentile on WG but still got rejected and she thinks it’s because of the assessment and her grades. Which is annoying because that score could have possibly ensured her to pass through the stages elsewhere.

 

[sooae]

Akin PFO

I'm sorry to hear! May I ask when you applied? I did about a month and expecting a PFO soon..

 

[unknownnn7372]

does anyone know the deadline for the mishcon vi?

 

[marisachr]

congrats! how'd you hear back? Did you ask them for it?

Yes, emailed Grad Rec asking for my WG score

 

[Userwe01]

Hey, was anyone able to get access to Mishcon’s VI tips video?

 

[Chelsea101]

Hey, was anyone able to get access to Mishcon’s VI tips video?

nope

 

[g.cl.2020344]

any1 still waiting to hear from MDR re the VI, they said we would find out by today...

 

[gazdgazd11]

Haven’t heard from DLA since passing WG (like 2 months ago) - fair to assume a PFO?

 

[Eeeazyyy8]

Has anyone heard from Taylor Wessing after the online assessment?

 

[Peppermint tea]

Emailed mdr about the deadline, what types of questions we may be asked, the time frame for answering, but no response. Anyone know?

 

[ashwright]

I'd really appreciate if I can ask two questions to the TCLA team:

1. Can I check when the application review service closes for the festive period? When will it re-open?
2. I noticed that one of Jaysen's recent LinkedIn posts was about a new commercial awareness programme which is in development. Could I check how we can sign up for it?

Thank you guys 😊

 

[AlegalA]

Has anyone heard from Taylor Wessing after the online assessment?

Their email stated: "You will be notified whether you have reached the next stage, an online written exercise, by the end of January." so I don't think we'll hear for a little while unfortunately!

 

[A worried graduate]

I'm sorry to hear! May I ask when you applied? I did about a month and expecting a PFO soon..

I applied October

 

[eleven14og]

Hi all, I checked with AG regarding their ability to sponsor work visa for TCs as their application form says they may not be able to sponsor. Grad rec replied saying we would need right to have right to work as the applicable going rate is for 'solicitors and lawyers' (£52,300). They do still consider graduate visa and new entrance discounts. From what I heard and read on this forum, it should be 'legal professionals not elsewhere classified' (£30,960). @Jessica Booker May I ask which going rate applies for trainee solicitors? Thanks