TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[3000to1shoteverytime]

I feel like what I've written might be incredibly basic after hearing what you guys have done 😭😭

I feel like what I've written might be incredibly basic after hearing what you guys have done 😭😭

Seriously try not to worry about this. I have seen people speak about what they have put for certain application answers before and thought well that's me out then only for me to progress to later stages and see that they have been PFO'd before me. Sometimes applicants can overthink things and a good old plain English correct answer written concisely and in less flowery language is better than one which may appear to be trying to be too clever and counts for more. Even the suggestions made on here are often not useful when someone explains what you should include but actually even one part of what they say would not even fit the wordcount!!

 

[nbjani]

Invite to Eversheds VI! I’m really worried about prepping for this while working on PGDL assessments and also working my full time job, so any specific pointers for what I can prepare for would be much appreciated!

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

I received a report three days after completing the test if that's what you mean? It was neither a rejection nor an invitation to the next stage - strangely positive but very vague - or were you talking about an invitation to interview?

Thank you! Yes I received my report 3 days after the test, but I haven't heard anything since... and its been three weeks!

 

[legal18]

Anyone done the Weil VI yet?

 

[ashwright]

Does anyone have any advice on approaching application questions asking you to talk about a news story + its impact on the firm?
@Amma Usman @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam + anyone else

 

[a1024]

Has anyone completed the Bakers vi?

 

[kokoprep]

Has anyone completed the Bakers vi?

Has anyone completed the Bakers vi?

Is this for summer?

 

[Tintin06]

Has anyone completed the Bakers vi?

I am expecting a PFO post-SJT. I think others have done VIs.

 

[Steakbake]

What stage are people's Linklaters apps on? Last year I got rejected at 66% (candidate review), but mine shows 77% progress with aa tick by candidate review.

 

[yasmars]

What stage are people's Linklaters apps on? Last year I got rejected at 66% (candidate review), but mine shows 77% progress with aa tick by candidate review.

Is this for the VS or TC app?

 

[wqueens8]

What stage are people's Linklaters apps on? Last year I got rejected at 66% (candidate review), but mine shows 77% progress with aa tick by candidate review.

I can't see a percentage, but mine is on candidate review no tick? I suppose it means they've reviewed your app, but are waiting to progress, maybe until the new year? Or at least after christmas?

 

[ashwright]

What stage are people's Linklaters apps on? Last year I got rejected at 66% (candidate review), but mine shows 77% progress with aa tick by candidate review.

I'm the same - 77% + tick by candidate review. It would be so lovely if we got a positive response this week Fingers crossed for us 🍀

Edit: Do you remember if you had a tick by candidate review last year?

 

[ashwright]

I can't see a percentage, but mine is on candidate review no tick? I suppose it means they've reviewed your app, but are waiting to progress, maybe until the new year? Or at least after christmas?

I think you can see the percentage when you click on 'Applications' in the top left corner

 

[Steakbake]

Is this for the VS or TC app?

VS

 

[emma.d]

Could anyone recommend any good resources for researching Addleshaw Goddard? I did not manage to attend any events hosted by them so if anyone knows where to find recordings of any or is willing to share notes I would be super grateful

 

[ashwright]

I believe 66% is an automatic rejection.

77% you met the WG benchmark so it’ll be reviewed. I’ve was rejected at 66% last cycle but had 77% this cycle.

Do you know if 77% means you also 'passed' the CAPP assessment? Thank you

 

[Tintin06]

Clifford Chance Watson Glaser pass mark? I didn’t get their AC though. Want to feel better about passing. I’d never passed one before now. I know HL uses WG too. In fact, most firms seem to.

 

[ashwright]

I have no clue sorry! However, I can provide insight into my results?

Last year my Capp results were:
Strengths - working with others & commercial thinking
Weakness - critical thinking

This year Capp results were:
Strengths - working with others & Excellence
Weakness - resource and working management

I’m not sure which strength combo is better tbh

No worries at all - thank you for sharing your results! My strengths are motivation + resilience; my weakness is leadership preference. I feel like trying to work out the significance of these results is a bit like reading tea leaves - hopefully GR will put us out of our misery soon with some positive news 😊

 

[jta227]

Hmm, I got 29/40 (33 percentile) but I know someone that got 28/40 (55 percentile).

It may be the Capp test that we’ve passed or a combination!

I’m speculating but I’ve heard before that they want a 65 average and a 2.1 (or better) in every module across all years. I haven’t got that so they could just be autorejecting me on that basis. Probably not though

 

[ashwright]

Clifford Chance Watson Glaser pass mark? I didn’t get their AC though. Want to feel better about passing. I’d never passed one before now. I know HL uses WG too. In fact, most firms seem to.

Firstly - a big well done for passing! You should definitely feel very proud of yourself. 🐐
I'm not sure of what their pass mark is but the CC test is a good one to have passed given that the pass will stick w you for a couple cycles now. Also - I'm not sure if you already have done so but you can request your score by emailing GR.

I also passed but was rejected post-app sadly. Best thing to do is use it as evidence of your abilities - use it to boost your confidence for other apps going forward. You've got this