TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[AnAnonymousDuck]

@Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu

I have an AC coming up with a Magic Circle firm, and was wondering how I should go about be able to explain the difference between each firm? I have done research on the various departments they lead in and some other elements such as diversity initiatives, global strategies, etc, but was wondering if there was usually specific elements interviewers want to see?

 

[Tclarocks123]

Did Macfarlanes test and got credibility, personal responsibility and adaptability as key strengths, and explainer as my lowest scoring which is interesting! Anyone get anything similar?

explainer, credibility and adaptability with learning agility as the weakness ... not sure what to make of it

 

[Rhohia]

Out of curiosity, what scores did you guys get for amberjack? Like is 9/9 even possible in all pillars? I just got results and I’m so disheartened

 

[hawkins19]

explainer, credibility and adaptability with learning agility as the weakness ... not sure what to make of it

Credibility was my lowest, and I feel like thats a bad thing - pretty much everyone I've seen has had it in their top three!!

 

[Miss Chocolate]

is the RPC deadline tmr midnight?

 

[Amma Usman]

Hi guy, can anyone give me some tips regarding Open days? I’m attending one tomorrow, and quite nervous about what to say and do etc. Anything would be helpful.

Hey @EA95 ,

Very well done on getting the open day spot! Such a wonderful opportunity!

First of all, I would say to remain calm and inquisitive throughout the day. The open days I made the most out of where those that I had kept an open mind to learn something new, either through the planned sessions, or conversations with members of the firm. That said, also come prepared with any questions you have and be ready to ask away. There really is no such thing as a silly question at this stage. Another thing is to come dressed formally as you may end up applying for a VS or TC there and first impressions count. In any case where you do not end up applying, dressing formally contributes to your professional brand regardless. Furthermore, network with not just lawyers and GR, but also your open day peers too. Some of my closest friends were made through similar events.

Also try and get a reasonable amount of sleep the night before! Needless to say, but I’ve made that error a couple of times haha!

Best of luck, and I hope you enjoy the open day!

 

[xxx]

Clyde and cos VI was so weirdly worded that it literally had me stuttering 😭. Like what was that?!?

 

[EquityTraineeGPT]

Has everyone heard back from Milbank ? I applied for the Summer Vacation Scheme for both the Lev Fin Track and the normal route. Most of the people I know have heard back positively from the firm. I was wondering if they might still be offering ACs or if it is a closed door.

 

[l789]

I’m so EMBARASSED at Clyde and co virtual digital assessment- the last video question, I rushed. In fact all three were rushed as I was approaching midnight.

I think all my other responses were fine but what the hell.

Does anyone know if we get penalised if the last three video questions come across as verbal diarrhoea….. because that’s literally what mine was like. Has anyone rushed or incompleted their responses and still made it through 😭

 

[xxx]

Has everyone heard back from Milbank ? I applied for the Summer Vacation Scheme for both the Lev Fin Track and the normal route. Most of the people I know have heard back positively from the firm. I was wondering if they might still be offering ACs or if it is a closed door.

I didn’t apply to Millbank but most responses I’ve seen are Spring ACs and they are happening next week. So summer probably will follow after.

 

[xxx]

I’m so EMBARASSED at Clyde and co virtual digital assessment- the last video question, I rushed. In fact all three were rushed as I was approaching midnight.

I think all my other responses were fine but what the hell.

Does anyone know if we get penalised if the last three video questions come across as verbal diarrhoea….. because that’s literally what mine was like. Has anyone rushed or incompleted their responses and still made it through 😭

STOP THATS WAS ME TOO 😭 The questions threw me off so much, like they were basic but worded so weirdly! And honestly I think PFO since previous experience with Irwin 😭

 

[futuretrainee2503]

Is it too late to apply for Osborne Clarke’s Vac Scheme?

 

[l789]

STOP THATS WAS ME TOO 😭 The questions threw me off so much, like they were basic but worded so weirdly! And honestly I think PFO since previous experience with Irwin 😭

😭😭😭 I’m just going to pray HARD.

Surely we get marked on all the questions and not just penalised heavily on the last one

 

[happdyln]

Has anyone received an AC invite for DLA Leeds office?

 

[xxx]

Question on Osborn Clark:


Have you been a part of any professional services support programmes in the last 5 years? Please outline those that you have participated in below - this could include (but is not limited to) mentoring programmes, work experience opportunities, scholarships and diversity access schemes with other organisations.


What do they mean by professional services support programs?

are academic scholarships included?
do we restate our experiences- ?

 

[legaldruid]

What the actual hell....these SJT reports are legit never accurate. I am actually fuming lmao Like not some test gaslighting me into believing what my strengths and weaknesses are. honestly I do not know why firms use these.

Yeah they're always based on the firm's requirements and what they think is the correct way to deal with a situation. I just take it at face value and move on.

 

[legaldruid]

Is it too late to apply for Osborne Clarke’s Vac Scheme?

I would love to get an answer about this as well!

 

[LawEnthus]

For Osborne Clarke, how long did it take for the link to come through for people for the verbal reasoning test? I know it’s automatic but the email says we receive it shortly after submitting the form and it’s been an hour and I haven’t received it yet…

 

[legaldruid]

Keeping myself accountable:

Total applications submitted: 19
Total applications rejected: 9
Applications that passed the first stage: 2
Applications rejected at the second stage (SJT, WG, VI etc): 1
Applications that passed the second stage (SJT, WG, VI etc): 0
Waiting to hear back: 10

We keep pushing forward!

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Has anyone heard from Irwin Mitchell or BCLP?