TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Amjaya]

Just found out I didn’t meet the benchmark for the Hogan Lovells test again. Feeling a bit distraught, but I’ll be following the guidance shared with me to keep improving (also didn’t meet the benchmark for linklaters)

I’m sharing this for anyone else facing rejections—it can be the smallest thing that impacts your overall application, but that doesn’t mean you’re not capable. Stay resilient, keep applying, practicing, and remember to take breaks.

 

[Tintin06]

Just found out I didn’t meet the benchmark for the Hogan Lovells test again. Feeling a bit distraught, but I’ll be following the guidance shared with me to keep improving (also didn’t meet the benchmark for linklaters)

I’m sharing this for anyone else facing rejections—it can be the smallest thing that impacts your overall application, but that doesn’t mean you’re not capable. Stay resilient, keep applying, practicing, and remember to take breaks.

Appreciate that you are sharing feedback.

I think a mix of applications. Firms that use tests and don't. Then the test won't be fatal. Some firms still use CV / cover letter. I''d never got anywhere with WG. Until passing it this year actually. So many firms just use tests. It can be a bit dispiriting. But thee are some that don't.

 

[Gday33]

Just found out I didn’t meet the benchmark for the Hogan Lovells test again. Feeling a bit distraught, but I’ll be following the guidance shared with me to keep improving (also didn’t meet the benchmark for linklaters)

I’m sharing this for anyone else facing rejections—it can be the smallest thing that impacts your overall application, but that doesn’t mean you’re not capable. Stay resilient, keep applying, practicing, and remember to take breaks.

Sorry to hear this ☹️ when did you hear back from them?

 

[Adithi]

Just found out I didn’t meet the benchmark for the Hogan Lovells test again. Feeling a bit distraught, but I’ll be following the guidance shared with me to keep improving (also didn’t meet the benchmark for linklaters)

I’m sharing this for anyone else facing rejections—it can be the smallest thing that impacts your overall application, but that doesn’t mean you’re not capable. Stay resilient, keep applying, practicing, and remember to take breaks.

Hey, so sorry to hear this, when did you hear back from Linklaters?

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

I heard back yesterday and have been invited to a voice interview, but then I did apply back in October and did the test in November.

Just be aware that they only give you 72 hours to complete the VI.

Congrats! When did you apply in October? I applied 30th October and haven't heard back yet

 

[vstchunter]

Has anyone invited to Weil VI actually received the link to complete it?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Hey, has anyone here completed the Dechert written exercise? I just completed but have not received any sort of confirmation through email and cannot see anything proper on the assessment page. Is this normal? Can anyone who’s been through it pls help? Thank you!

Normal

 

[Amjaya]

Sorry to hear this ☹️ when did you hear back from them?

Today !

 

[LawAspirer]

For the ones that did the Baker's assessment , is someone still waiting? I did the assessment last week but I got no PFO or VI... I see most people here got either a PFO or VI... Don't know what to assume

 

[Amjaya]

Hey, so sorry to hear this, when did you hear back from Linklaters?

A week ago but I emailed them requesting my Watson score.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

A week ago but I emailed them requesting my Watson score.

Sorry was that for direct TC or summer vac scheme?

 

[Iwanobealawyer]

bakers VI

Congratulations!!, When did you complete the SJT?

 

[suhana]

hi everyone I was hoping to get some advice. Does Baker McKenzie have a traditional rolling method for applications? I believe they review all applications, but I just wanted to double-check. I'm planning to apply for their Summer Vacation Scheme, with a deadline of December 1st, but I would only be able to submit my application on that day. I participated in their First Year Insight Scheme, so I’m a bit stressed that I didn’t apply sooner. Any insights would be helpful!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

For the ones that did the Baker's assessment , is someone still waiting? I did the assessment last week but I got no PFO or VI... I see most people here got either a PFO or VI... Don't know what to assume

Is this for spring? I applied for their summer and have heard nothing then

 

[M_m]

hi everyone I was hoping to get some advice. Does Baker McKenzie have a traditional rolling method for applications? I believe they review all applications, but I just wanted to double-check. I'm planning to apply for their Summer Vacation Scheme, with a deadline of December 1st, but I would only be able to submit my application on that day. I participated in their First Year Insight Scheme, so I’m a bit stressed that I didn’t apply sooner. Any insights would be helpful!

I applied on deadline day last year for their Summer VS and made it to the AC

 

[NCTC2025]

Is this for spring? I applied for their summer and have heard nothing then

Us Summer applicants will only hear in January according to their timeline

 

[Iwanobealawyer]

For the ones that did the Baker's assessment , is someone still waiting? I did the assessment last week but I got no PFO or VI... I see most people here got either a PFO or VI... Don't know what to assume

I am also waiting no response yet but I am assuming they have only sent out their first batch of VI invites and will be continuing by Friday and early next week.

 

[Hskajab]

Willkie Written Assessment + Weil VI invite!!!

Wow congratulations! When did you do the Willkie VI if you don't mind me asking?

 

[wqueens8]

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!

I was rejected the next day after I took the assessment lol (over a week ago), so no news is good news!

 

[wqueens8]

anyone that did the fieldfisher test and received a phone interview after mind sharing what their feedback for the test was, just a bit worried about my results

feel free to dm too

can i ask what the test was like? the email says it takes less than 5 mins which is a little odd lol, is it just SJT?