TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[legalxp2]

So does this mean there is a certain benchmark in order to progress to the interview stage? As I thought the first round was just SPAG, and not reading the actual substance of the application answers?

Where did you get that from? I was under the impression that they read the app, sent the test then would look holistically at your portal (i.e grades, experience, test scores) to send out interviews. I don't see why they would do a second reading given the amount of apps they probably already had to deal with.

with that being said there really is not a whole lot of info on PW in general. the TCLA firm directory itself simply says written app then AC which is obviously wrong

 

[kelisi88]

Haven't got a response from Paul, Weiss and feeling extremely disheartened. Poured my entire soul into that app, I've never written anything so good. And I checked grammar God knows how many times!

 

[Alessio1642]

I think they are sending tests out gradually so don’t lose hope yet! 🙂

god i hope so haha

 

[pmpmpm123]

Haven't got a response from Paul, Weiss and feeling extremely disheartened. Poured my entire soul into that app, I've never written anything so good. And I checked grammar God knows how many times!

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I attended their virtual open day where Paul heavily implied that the first stage is strictly a spelling/grammar check and those who pass it get sent the test. It is highly likely that they review applications one by one and send the test following every application review. I wouldn't worry about it just yet as I am sure they received plenty of applications and are just working on checking them all.

 

[Legalgirl]

Where did you get that from? I was under the impression that they read the app, sent the test then would look holistically at your portal (i.e grades, experience, test scores) to send out interviews. I don't see why they would do a second reading given the amount of apps they probably already had to deal with.

with that being said there really is not a whole lot of info on PW in general. the TCLA firm directory itself simply says written app then AC which is obviously wrong

I wasn't saying this was the case, maybe I misunderstood! You're right, it would be hard to re-read applications again. And I agree, there is very little information about the assessment process. I remember in my Open Day, they hadn't even really decided what kind of test they wanted to implement (just that it was not WG style).

Sorry for any confusion!

 

[Chris Brown]

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I attended their virtual open day where Paul heavily implied that the first stage is strictly a spelling/grammar check and those who pass it get sent the test. It is highly likely that they review applications one by one and send the test following every application review. I wouldn't worry about it just yet as I am sure they received plenty of applications and are just working on checking them all.

Second this he mentioned it in the Dec open day. 🙂

They probably won’t even have a benchmark set since it’s everyone’s first time doing the test!

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Thank god! Just got PW test at 4pm. They 100% are just sending in batches, dw guys

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Haven't got a response from Paul, Weiss and feeling extremely disheartened. Poured my entire soul into that app, I've never written anything so good. And I checked grammar God knows how many times!

I just got mine a minute ago so don't lose hope!

 

[Leviathan]

Thank god! Just got PW test at 4pm. They 100% are just sending in batches, dw guys

CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSS

 

[law121]

Freshfields AC invite!

Congrats 🥳

hey..is this after the sjt test that they now introduced?

 

[kelisi88]

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I attended their virtual open day where Paul heavily implied that the first stage is strictly a spelling/grammar check and those who pass it get sent the test. It is highly likely that they review applications one by one and send the test following every application review. I wouldn't worry about it just yet as I am sure they received plenty of applications and are just working on checking them all.

I really hope so. If not then they hated me for abbreviating Paul, Weiss to PW after the first time. I swear I saw some of the associates/Paul using that in the AMA but it is what it is.

 

[Chris Brown]

OMG HOLY SHIT just got the Paul, Weiss test invite. 🫨

I’m actually shocked right now. 🥲

 

[Chris Brown]

I really hope so. If not then they hated me for abbreviating Paul, Weiss to PW after the first time. I swear I saw some of the associates/Paul using that in the AMA but it is what it is.

They are sending them out in batches I just got mine at 16:05. Don’t lose hope just yet!! 🙂

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

I really hope so. If not then they hated me for abbreviating Paul, Weiss to PW after the first time. I swear I saw some of the associates/Paul using that in the AMA but it is what it is.

I did the same abbreviation and got the test so don't worry about that. I was feeling the same way about an hour ago when I saw people receiving the test so instead I tried to put my mind off of it by watching youtube

 

[l789]

OMG HOLY SHIT just got the Paul, Weiss test invite. 🫨

I’m actually shocked right now. 🥲

Congrats!!! Get that bag!!!

 

[Chris Brown]

I really hope so. If not then they hated me for abbreviating Paul, Weiss to PW after the first time. I swear I saw some of the associates/Paul using that in the AMA but it is what it is.

If you wrote Paul, Weiss the first time and put (PW) in brackets immediately after you will be fine because they will know what it means. 🙂

 

[Amma Usman]

@Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman
when law firms ask "why the firm" questions in interviews, is it alright to say the same thing you have written in your application form or make it different and consider new reasons?

Hey!

This is totally fine, though I would be mindful. This is because, in applications of like 200-300 words, you are limited in how much you can say to express your desire for a firm. Thus, you are naturally resricted in expressing your full passions for a firm - and should certainly very much be! In interviews, you will need to expand in more detail on why that firm appeals, going into greater detail on practices, your past experiences, specific deals (that aren’t so easily applicable to other firms), including even more reasons, and so on. Another issue with relying too heavily on application answers becomes particularly relevant when the interview isn’t CV blind. Expect your interviewers to certainly probe you on what you have mentioned, and it also becomes risky when you rely verbatim on just the information contained in such a short word limit.

In short, what I’m trying to say is that mentally, you should have like 2000+ words of reasoning for why a firm appeals.This is ofcourse an exaggeration on my part. If you can demonstrate a solid understanding why that firm appeals to you, through adding new details or expanding more on what you wrote, then repeating points is not an issue.

 

[Amma Usman]

OMG HOLY SHIT just got the Paul, Weiss test invite. 🫨

I’m actually shocked right now. 🥲

Very well done Chris Breezy!

 

[Katy12345]

For Manchester offices: has anyone heard from AG or CMS post VI?

 

[lawlover123]

did anyone receive an AC invite for HL?