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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Chris Brown

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Hi all! Can anyone please give me some insight into the types of adjustments that you can request for assessment centres? Particularly ADHD related adjustments?
I've had separate rooms for tasks. You can also get extra time. These are generally the adjustments made. They can probably offer other things. I've tried to get Watson Glaser adjustments. However, it's had no real impact.
I have had adjustments for VI’s where I did a telephone interview instead. I was given extra time to prepare and answer each question. 🙂

I spoke with the graduate recruitment team members at HSF and HL about ADHD related adjustments at a law fair and they mentioned they give you breaks between each assessment at an AC. 🙂

There are probably other adjustments you can request as long as they are reasonable.
 
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traineedreamer

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I have had adjustments for VI’s where I did a telephone interview instead. I was given extra time to prepare and answer each question. 🙂

I spoke with the graduate recruitment team members at HSF and HL about ADHD related adjustments at a law fair and they mentioned they give you breaks between each assessment at an AC. 🙂

There are probably other adjustments you can request as long as they are reasonable.
Thank you both, @chrisbrown @Tintin06 this is extremely helpful!
 

James Wakefield

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I'm a bit confused, do Cooley send out the video interview to everyone who reaches the benchmark or will they review apps again?
It’s not a VI, the next stage is an interview on zoom.

They’ve already marked our applications before inviting people to the WG so I think they will look at those marks in conjunction with your WG score to decide who to interview.
 

James Wakefield

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It’s not a VI, the next stage is an interview on zoom.

They’ve already marked our applications before inviting people to the WG so I think they will look at those marks in conjunction with your WG score to decide who to interview.
I’m assuming that though, for them to invite you to WG, it must be possible for you to get a score which means you’re likely to get an interview (which is a good way of looking at it!)

For some people that may be 32/40 though and for others, 38/40. Who knows!
 
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Jessica Booker

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Hi all! Can anyone please give me some insight into the types of adjustments that you can request for assessment centres? Particularly ADHD related adjustments?
Please feel free to private message me about this as this will very much be down to the adjustments you require rather than what others receive.
 

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