TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[kokoprep]

@Jessica Booker - Do firms ask for certificate proof of work experiences? For example: I have volunteered at NGO, and part time at my university to teach visually impaired kids but however I do not have formal certificate for this. Would you advise that I add it as a work experience or as part of the extra-ciriculars section of the application?

TCLA community views on do firms usually verify work experiences after you accept TC? How does it work?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker - Do firms ask for certificate proof of work experiences? For example: I have volunteered at NGO, and part time at my university to teach visually impaired kids but however I do not have formal certificate for this. Would you advise that I add it as a work experience or as part of the extra-ciriculars section of the application?

TCLA community views on do firms usually verify work experiences after you accept TC? How does it work?

Certificates wouldn’t be expected for any work experience.

The firm would seek references at some point from previous employers, usually once you have received an offer and would contact those organisations to verify your experience.

 

[Law queries]

Safe to assume L&W PFO if I've not heard back yet?

Is this for spring/summer vac scheme? If so, have they started getting back?

 

[lookingforaTC]

Certificates wouldn’t be expected for any work experience.

The firm would seek references at some point from previous employers, usually once you have received an offer and would contact those organisations to verify your experience.

What about for society experience?

 

[Jessica Booker]

What about for society experience?

This isn’t generally considered work experience. They may seek confirmation if it’s been put in a work experience section, and would then need a fellow committee member or someone from the university to confirm it, but generally I would say they don’t seek references for that type of activity.

 

[Lizzy]

Congratulations!! Can I ask when you applied/completed the test?

Applied on the day of the deadline lol and completed the test Dec 12

 

[Kakaboo]

Ive just done an online assessment and my strengths were drive and self-awareness but my weakness was attention to detail which I feel is very vital and I do have which is annoying!! Do you think I have a shot at the next round?

 

[yasmars]

Ive just done an online assessment and my strengths were drive and self-awareness but my weakness was attention to detail which I feel is very vital and I do have which is annoying!! Do you think I have a shot at the next round?

I got these exact same results for fieldfisher and passed the test so try not to worry!

 

[tosin4774]

In an application, I am asked how a firm maintains its competitive advantage. I believe it is through its innovation. How can I expand on this point, @Jessica Booker?

 

[Kakaboo]

I got these exact same results for fieldfisher and passed the test so try not to worry!

Perfect!! What scheme did you apply to with them?

 

[0livia.pope]

Do Macfarlanes provide a feedback report ?

 

[legal18]

Do Macfarlanes provide a feedback report ?

What is the Macfarlanes test like?

 

[kokoprep]

Hi - has Latham got back with summer invites?

 

[Jessica Booker]

In an application, I am asked how a firm maintains its competitive advantage. I believe it is through its innovation. How can I expand on this point, @Jessica Booker?

You’d need to consider what innovation means specifically for that firm, whether it’s their strategy or practical applications of that strategy, and how that strategy then gives them a competitive advantage.

 

[yasmars]

Perfect!! What scheme did you apply to with them?

TC

 

[andrecsaa]

Do Macfarlanes provide a feedback report ?

Yes, sent by email immediately after you complete the test. My highest scores were analysis, relationship builder and credibility. The lowest was adaptability.

I completed the test on 16 Nov for the direct TC. Don’t know if I passed this first stage yet.

 

[0livia.pope]

Yes, sent by email immediately after you complete the test. My highest scores were analysis, relationship builder and credibility. The lowest was adaptability.

I completed the test on 16 Nov for the direct TC. Don’t know if I passed this first stage yet.

That’s strange, maybe I’ll receive it tomorrow! Best of luck with your app

 

[0livia.pope]

What is the Macfarlanes test like?

It was SJT style - cappfinity I think. Similar to linklaters but shorter

 

[pepsicola96]

Ive just done an online assessment and my strengths were drive and self-awareness but my weakness was attention to detail which I feel is very vital and I do have which is annoying!! Do you think I have a shot at the next round?

if it's fieldfisher i've got strengths as attention to detail and resilience, and weakness was adaptability and I have no idea what it means lol.

Like you say, I feel adaptability is also very vital.