TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Hana ♥]

Hi, just wondering how difficult the NFR test is before beginning an application. The deadline is very soon, so unsure whether it will be enough time to prep. Can anyone advise me on what kind of format the tests are? Are they similar to Ashurst cognify? Thanks

Hey! It's a game-based assessment similar to pwc. There is not much to prepare for - except for usual googling of Arctic Shores/looking it up on YouTube so that you get an idea of the tasks.

 

[Amma Usman]

Can I add headings for application answers?

For instance, for this question to separate my answers to the experiences I want to talk about: "Please give details of any interests and extra-curricular activities, including any positions of responsibility or achievements. Tell us what skills and competencies you have developed in the activities you have undertaken and how you developed these"

@Amma Usman

Hi @Lastseasonwonder. I had used a combination of both prose and headings, as well as bullet-points in my application answers and got progressed onto the next stage. However, often times I found myself using prose. I would say regardless of which format you use, ensure you answer all arms of the question and don’t spin off on any tangents. Hope this helps, and feel free to drop any more questions if you have them

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Is Addleshaw's critical thinking the WG?

 

[BonanzaBih_]

if i may ask how soon after taking NRF arctic shores did people hear back?

 

[aspiringtrainee2024]

Hi @Jessica Booker sent over a private message re mitigating circumstances.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker sent over a private message re mitigating circumstances.

I’ve got a backlog of PMs I am hoping to review this evening. I will come back to you at the earliest opportunity.

 

[member7830]

@Jessica Booker my academic referee just asked what she should include in her reference, any tips on what to tell her?

 

[Hana ♥]

Has anyone recieved the blended assessment from Simmons & Simmons yet? Not sure how quickly if should come considering it's automatic I believe?

I received it 10 minutes after sending my application, so unsure

 

[DenninDisguise]

Is it a really stupid thing to use a bit of comedy in an app question? Like Covington's "what product what you invent, and why?" Should I just do a serious answer or does it not matter as long as you answer it convincingly?

 

[VV]

Anyone hear back from A&O post-SJT?

 

[bangarangbass39]

Is Addleshaw's critical thinking the WG?

Similar but not the exact same

 

[Smart water 0403]

I received it 10 minutes after sending my application, so unsure

how long do you have to do it ?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it a really stupid thing to use a bit of comedy in an app question? Like Covington's "what product what you invent, and why?" Should I just do a serious answer or does it not matter as long as you answer it convincingly?

I'd avoid humour for these type of questions, and in most instances, more generally in apps as well.

 

[yeezyee]

how are people who are working managing their time with applications? i feel so behind already!!

 

[l789]

how are people who are working managing their time with applications? i feel so behind already!!

Idek at this point, working part time, studying, volunteering and trying to attend virtual and in person events for my targeted firms…. I’m really starting to stress. Sleep is not for me at this point

On top of that I’m still applying for more work experience and volunteering opportunities to help build my cv 😭

 

[RonRod13]

Does anyone else keep receiving the same HSF email about meeting their online test benchmark? I’ve received it about 3 times this week now

 

[fingersarecrossed]

Has anyone completed the Flex Legal virtual test? Would be grateful for any insights

 

[clay pulse]

Is the Norton Rose arctic shores test due on the 29th (deadline for winter scheme), or is it just however many days after you've applied?

 

[sammm10101]

Does anyone else keep receiving the same HSF email about meeting their online test benchmark? I’ve received it about 3 times this week now

No but I keep getting emails from them about applying for open days that I applied for weeks ago 😭 like please just respond, please just respond

 

[bollingdale]

Anything from A&O yet?

They are uploading new stuff on their early careers insta that gives me the impression it would be soon