TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[jacksollaf]

Linklaters PFO - was 77% with a tick so can finally put that rumor to bed! Also got 99th percentile for WG but did bad for SJT so clear which one they value more!

How are you able to get 99% on WG????? That’s amazing, what am I missing 😂😂😂

 

[Andrei Radu]

Is it a good idea to use notes on Word on the side during an online Zoom interview ? don't know if they will notice my eye sight shift constantly between the notes and them ? @Jessica Booker or anyone w any thoughts ! @Andrei Radu

If you constantly look at notes to try to read out answers you had previously written down or because you had not memorized any relevant substantive points, I think this would not be a good idea. It is quite unlikely you would be able to fool the interviewer that you are formulating your thoughts as you are speaking. Even if you were somehow successful, you would presumably then have to do a VS/further interview in an in person context, where you would not be able to make use of such materials anymore.

In my view the only justified use of notes (presuming the firm does not make any explicit provision against this) is to give you some reassurance that in the worst case scenario, where you completely blank out, you have something to rely on to remind you of what you had prepared. Thus, my advice is to prepare as if there was no possibility of using notes, and then make use of them only if you have forgotten some key idea that was mentioned there.

 

[Woody Woodpecker]

Linklaters PFO - was 77% with a tick so can finally put that rumor to bed! Also got 99th percentile for WG but did bad for SJT so clear which one they value more!

They are acting funny this season - I did not even apply for anything, but got 2 rejections for the WVS - when I tried emailing them to ask like… what is going on - they sent me 3 different emails telling me I have applied. I did not even use their website this application season

This is so weird, I have no email from them did they send out a blanket one? I am expecting PFO very shortly I haven't asked for my WG test score but am sure it isn't great...

 

[0livia.pope]

Patiently waiting for my 3 emails now lol

 

[NCTC2025]

How are you able to get 99% on WG????? That’s amazing, what am I missing 😂😂😂

Thanks! I consistently scored 50-60% in my past two cycles but for some reason it just clicked this cycle and I scored in the 90s for a few firms. I guess having done the test for 3 cycles in a row just ingrains the concepts into you 😭 . The WG course on TCLA was super helpful too though!

 

[hateno]

Linklaters PFO - was 77% with a tick so can finally put that rumor to bed! Also got 99th percentile for WG but did bad for SJT so clear which one they value more!

How do you know if you did poorly at SJT? I did not understand anything from the feedback report. I scored in the 95th percentile for WG - either the WG scores have no bearing whatsoever or the SJT is disproportionately weighted which I think is a little messed up. Honestly feeling very dejected, the whole application feels like a joke and lottery game at this point.

 

[0livia.pope]

Patiently waiting for my 3 emails now lol

Yep 77% with a tick means nothing!

 

[NCTC2025]

How do you know if you did poorly at SJT? I did not understand anything from the feedback report. I scored in the 95th percentile for WG - either the WG scores have no bearing whatsoever or the SJT is disproportionately weighted which I think is a little messed up. Honestly feeling very dejected, the whole application feels like a joke and lottery game at this point.

I answered with too much personal responsibility and got collaboration as my biggest weakness. Given Linklaters had collaboration as one of their big 4 in their framework, could feel the PFO coming a mile away. Collaboration is also arguably the quality firms look out for most so really shifted my SJT approach after taking Linklaters one back in November.

 

[legallady123]

Links PFO too. I did the WG without any prep (my first in 2 years) and got 30th percentile 😆 but my SJT report seemed positive. I knew when I saw the WG result that I wasn’t progressing lol

 

[NJS]

Just to also add, 77% with the tick means nothing!

 

[hateno]

I answered with too much personal responsibility and got collaboration as my biggest weakness. Given Linklaters had collaboration as one of their big 4 in their framework, could feel the PFO coming a mile away. Collaboration is also arguably the quality firms look out for most so really shifted my SJT approach after taking Linklaters one back in November.

Thanks! Yeah i think my low collaboration attribute is also what's pulling down my performance in SJTs.

 

[VacSchemer]

can’t believe Links topped Latham for sending out PFOs

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I know this is for Jessica, but I’d strongly advise so. I was in the same position last year, and didn’t convert my vac scheme into TC. However, my final TC interview was at the end of August, so I think just depends on when your vac scheme is? If it’s earlier, and you get a decision before September, then no need to enroll just now.

Hey thanks for your advice my vac scheme is July think I’ll just enrol to be safe!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Hope Latham will get back to us this week!!

 

[Lawstudent**]

Linklaters PFO (I was at 66%).

Do you know where the percentage is mentioned, is this for the WG?

 

[Maddy]

Everyone who are waiting for PW, do you think there is a chance? Kind of loosing hope. Really sorry if I am being negative 😔

 

[MT1]

Anyone know if simmons is still sending out AC invites?

 

[applebunny]

Is it okay to call a firm to ask about post-AC outcome? If so, how long should you wait?

 

[Sarah0918]

If anyone has an AC with NRF coming up please could you pm me?

 

[CCLaw]

Hey all - recognise this may not be the best place to ask this but slightly stressed and not sure any other pages receive quite as many viewers.

Have received a TC offer to start August 2027, and need to complete PGDL as well as SQE beforehand. My offer expires early March, and have only finished deliberating now (signing tomorrow). I went onto Ulaw to enrol into Sep 2025 courses, but the only options there for either London campus are part-time courses? Same story for BPP.

Have I missed all the places for full-time PGDL study this September? I must be missing something because this can't make any sense. How could I be too late to apply and get a place on these courses if my offer letter hasn't even expired yet? Moreover, there are loads of interviews and TC offers still to be released for 2027 start, and I assume a bunch of people who need to enrol in the Sep 25 PGDL courses too.

Please someone tell me I'm not crazy and I am missing something!!!

You could do an online course instead