TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Chris Brown]

People who have moved forward with Paul, Weiss past their SJT stage - can you please share your uni module grades? Thanks!

I’m not sure if anyone rly knows yet whether they have passed or failed the SJT and been invited to the virtual AC. I imagine Paul, Weiss will review applications again alongside test scores and shortlist those that have been successful for the virtual AC. 🙂🙂

 

[MaryAra299]

Seeing these experiences of the Paul, Weiss test is legit scaring me now. 🥲🥲

I’m going to try and do it tomorrow but at this point I’m going to have to expect the worst because it sounds as though it’s really bad. 😂💀

It's not like bad. I mean even if you answer all the scenarios correctly or get most of them correct you could still score low on those 4 pillars based on your choices even if they are the correct ones and your efficiency while answering. I know these don't make sense at all but it is what it is and also basing this on our speed and efficiency is quite non-sensical in my opinion because we have to watch the instructions video and get ads every now and then while answering which yes we can skip but it takes a bit time to do so and there are numerical reasoning which itself takes a lot more time and trust me they are no primary school or secondary school type maths not even trainee level maths, those are like proper associate level figures (atleast that's what I felt like), not particularly very difficult but a lot time consuming and needs proper attention. But just take the test with a positive mind and hope for the best.

 

[Chris Brown]

It's not like bad. I mean even if you answer all the scenarios correctly or get most of them correct you could still score low on those 4 pillars based on your choices even if they are the correct ones and your efficiency while answering. I know these don't make sense at all but it is what it is and also basing this on our speed and efficiency is quite non-sensical in my opinion because we have to watch the instructions video and get ads every now and then while answering which yes we can skip but it takes a bit time to do so and there are numerical reasoning which itself takes a lot more time and trust me they are no primary school or secondary school type maths not even trainee level maths, those are like proper associate level figures (atleast that's what I felt like), not particularly very difficult but a lot time consuming and needs proper attention. But just take the test with a positive mind and hope for the best.

That’s what I find with these kinds of tests is that they are so unpredictable. 🥲

I have had mixed results with SJTs in the past. I passed the benchmark for HSF but then I didn’t even reach the benchmark for BCLP. 😂

I guess I will find out tomorrow when I actually take the test. Not looking forward to the maths I barely passed it at GCSE. 💀

 

[BillSikes]

Pinsent Masons AC for Manchester (Received on the 30th of Jan). Anyone have any tips? Anything I should be researching prior? Anything at all would be really really helpful!!!

When did you apply?