TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[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.

 

[chrisbrown]

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?

 

[nlntc]

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!

@Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam

 

[jacksollaf]

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

is this for summer vs?

 

[User5678]

Whoever applied to forsters - they have emailed they will get back to all applicants by 10 jan

 

[nlntc]

is this for summer vs?

spring VS

 

[James Wakefield]

Whoever applied to foresters - they have emailed they will get back to all applicants by 10 jan

Just to check you spelt it Forsters on your app!

 

[Yusuf391]

Does anyone know what the Mills & Reeve's long answer question is & how many words it is?

 

[ashwright]

Just to mentally prepare myself: how pointless is it for me to have sent an application the day before a rolling deadline (for HL)?

 

[chrisbrown]

Does anyone know how long after you submit an application to BCLP they send the online test? Is it automatic or do they screen the application first and then send the test to the people successful at the application stage?

 

[jacksollaf]

Just to mentally prepare myself: how pointless is it for me to have sent an application the day before a rolling deadline (for HL)?

Honestly, depends on what year you are... if you're a penultimate student then just wait for the next cycle, because your chances are extremely slim (+ you would have to ace your Watson Glaser unimaginably in order for them to actually look at your application (I personally think)); and then you would be decreasing your chances for next year I suppose since they would already have you on the system as rejected (and here you would be rejected because of your last minute submission and not due to an actually valid reason)... Idk if that makes sense, but strategically, just gain some experience, enhance your answers for the questions, and apply next cycle, at least that's what I would've done!

 

[Jessica Booker]

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

@Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam

I’d always go with genuine questions you want to know the answer to that will help you work out of the firm is the right one for you. I think many people feel like questions at the end are part of the assessment of you, but it’s really the other way around. You have to think about it as if you could get multiple offers from firms and can only accept one - what type of information would help you work out whether that firm is the right one for you?

If you are really stuck on what to ask, ask your interviewers about their experiences of or opinions on something that is important to you. For instance, you might prioritise a firm with good training and so you may ask them specifically about the type of training their department gives trainees or junior lawyers. You may care about the firm’s initiatives towards something like CSR or ESG and so may ask for their opinions on this topic - for instance, what do they think about the firm’s strategy in that area or have they themselves been actively involved in anything related to that area.

 

[Star Light]

I received an email on the 27th December at 14:55 inviting me to take the Mayer Brown job simulation. The email states that "you will have one week to complete it from receipt of this email." On the portal, the deadline issued is stated as "03/01/25" - does this mean it is until the end of day or 00:00 on the 3rd of January?

 

[legal18]

Does Weil change the VI questions for candidates?