TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Shandy101]

I've received confirmation from GR at Hogan Lovells (HL) regarding the Watson Glasser (WG). Apologies; I was mistaken. Applications are reviewed only after the WG is passed. See attached email from GR

 

[Cool pigeon]

On the debevoise application it asks if there is any practice areas that interest us. I have only spoken about one but in detail- do you think its better to talk about 2?

 

[asplawyer100]

Anyone heard back from Mayer Brown after completing the trainee job simulation?

 

[jacksollaf]

On the debevoise application it asks if there is any practice areas that interest us. I have only spoken about one but in detail- do you think its better to talk about 2?

The actual question states: Please indicate if there are any preferred practice areas that interest you. Since they said "are" instead of "is", I would infer that it would be best to at least mention 2.

 

[dm_corporate]

Anyone heard back from Mayer Brown after completing the trainee job simulation?

I still haven't heard back after completing the first round tests

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I still haven't heard back after completing the first round tests

same!

 

[dm_corporate]

same!

I'm assuming a rejection tbh. I got average scores across the board.

 

[jacksollaf]

I still haven't heard back after completing the first round tests

Is this for the summer vs?

 

[jacksollaf]

Anyone heard back from Mayer Brown after completing the trainee job simulation?

Is this for the summer vs? I haven't even heard back at all 😂 if you guys are supposing PFOs, then mine just got lost on the way

 

[dm_corporate]

Is this for the summer vs?

I think I applied for spring. I believe if spring is full they will move you to summer if successful

 

[dm_corporate]

Is this for the summer vs? I haven't even heard back at all 😂 if you guys are supposing PFOs, then mine just got lost on the way

when did you apply? It's possible they haven't looked at your app yet

 

[jacksollaf]

when did you apply? It's possible they haven't looked at your app yet

I applied on the 6th of October. Checked my email and it seems that I completed their online assessment on the 1st of November...

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I applied on the 6th of October. Checked my email and it seems that I completed their online assessment on the 1st of November...

I completed mine on 3rd Nov so maybe they haven't got to us yet or PFO

 

[floral.tcla]

Slaughter and May - PFO. Low 2:1 in all Oxbridge modules, banging CV + cover letter. Will improve for next cycle because tbh I know that they focus a lot on grades.

 

[Chris Brown]

On the debevoise application it asks if there is any practice areas that interest us. I have only spoken about one but in detail- do you think its better to talk about 2?

Since it says practice “areas” and not “area” I think that would also imply they want to see at least 2 or maybe 3 but since the word count is around 250 it is probably best to discuss 2 in some detail.

 

[mulan0]

On the debevoise application it asks if there is any practice areas that interest us. I have only spoken about one but in detail- do you think its better to talk about 2?

I spoke about one

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Has anyone done the WFW VI?

 

[jacksollaf]

Has anyone done the WFW VI?

If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply and when did you receive the test? I applied on the deadline sadly (close to the deadline); do you think there's a chance?

 

[arando]

Does anyone know what types of questions come up for Baker's VI - Is it competency only?

 

[hfbjsdhfbhf]

What are some good questions to ask at the end of an interview? I would appreciate any advice!

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