TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker I got the bronze membership a few days ago but somehow created 2 different accounts with the same email address🤦🏼‍♀️. Could I please get some help trying to access the premium database/sorting out my accounts? Thank you!

Hi there - please can you PM me with the proof of purchase and also add the two account names you currently have, and which one you want the membership tied to. I can then change the settings on one of the accounts to you have access to the premium content. We will only be able to allocate this to one of the two accounts though.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know how to answer "tell us about your hobbies and interests"

Is this an application question or an interview question? And if an application question, have you also been asked about your extracurriculars/positions of responsibility elsewhere in the application?

 

[HelpAStudentOut]

This is normal for Jones Day. I got the WVS interview (2019).

So we should assume PFO outside a few days from applying I guess?

 

[Apple]

Jones Day interview

 

[tinypear]

Sent off app for Jones Day

 

[lawyersum]

Can anyone offer advice on Pinsent's blended assessment, in particular what type of questions they ask for the video portion of the assessment?

Hey, I did the Pinsent’s blended assessment last recruitment cycle and I do remember one of the video questions being scenario based. It was based on receiving feedback from your supervisor regarding improving your attention to detail and how you would react and implement this. Obviously the questions must have changed now, but basically do be prepared for maybe one scenario question. The other question was firm-based.

Apart from that, there’s a decent amount of numerical reasoning so keep a calculator and pen paper handy. The assessment itself I found to be quite time pressured given the firm advises you not to spend more than 1 hour on it. But don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll smash it- hope this info helps!

 

[babylawyer1942]

Is this an application question or an interview question? And if an application question, have you also been asked about your extracurriculars/positions of responsibility elsewhere in the application?

it is an application question, and no I was not asked anywhere else

 

[studentgrad]

Has anyone heard from Sidley Austin?

 

[Lola2025]

Jones Day interview

Congrats! Did you complete a Forage internship with them?

 

[Apple]

Congrats! Did you complete a Forage internship with them?

I did not.

 

[far]

I did not.

Congrats!! when did you send off your app?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

I applied last night, and received my test invite today at midday

Thank you. any idea how long it takes to receive the results?

 

[HelpAStudentOut]

Jones Day interview - submitted app at 2pmish yesterday afternoon

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Do Jones Day just interview a high percentage of people?

I’ve also got an interview

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

The Jones Day cover letter is only 300 words... I'm thinking that maybe I essentially just do it as why Jones Day considering I have a VS under my belt already and work full-time in a relevant legal role so it can basically be covered in my work experience section?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Also considering we only have 100 words for these, could I do bullet points? I have a lot of extra-curriculars:

Please give a brief summary of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements gained at School, University, Law School or in employment.
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Please give a brief summary of any activities you've been involved in outside academic study or work over the last four years.

 

[Apple]

Do Jones Day just interview a high percentage of people?

I’ve also got an interview

I can't remember the source but earlier today I read somewhere that they notoriously interview tons of people. No idea if there is any merit to it.

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

I can't remember the source but earlier today I read somewhere that they notoriously interview tons of people. No idea if there is any merit to it.

Yeah it seems that way.

Kinda weird considering they only take like 15 trainees

 

[HelpAStudentOut]

Do Jones Day just interview a high percentage of people?

I’ve also got an interview

I guess so - although I have a few friends who applied this week and haven’t been invited for interview

 

[Jessica Booker]

Also considering we only have 100 words for these, could I do bullet points? I have a lot of extra-curriculars:

Please give a brief summary of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements gained at School, University, Law School or in employment.
-
Please give a brief summary of any activities you've been involved in outside academic study or work over the last four years.

You don't need to use bullet points as such but can provide more of a list of your activities under sub headings if you have a lot.