TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

hey guys, this question asks "If applicable please state any additional information which you think is relevant to your application or which you think has not been covered adequately in this form."

Can I write something that I didn't cover in detail in one of the application form questions, or will this look like I am unable to be concise with my answers? If so, what else can I look to include in this question given it is quite broad?


This is not a mandatory question on the application form by the way.

I wouldn’t try to fit in elements that could have naturally been elsewhere in an application, especially if it is an overflow of an answer provided elsewhere.

I would use this more of an opportunity to highlight the things you haven’t been asked about.

 

[lookingforaTC]

DLA has no deadline, only that it will stop taking apps once enough have been received. For various reasons I'd like to wait to submit my app next week but concerned that the window will close. Any ideas when-ish that will be? It opened on 16th September.

It won't close for another two months or so. London usually closes before regions tho.

 

[law1010101]

Has anyone applied for the Latham & Watkins Open Day? / any insights into the video interview process / types of questions asked?

 

[AlegalA]

Hey does anyone have a good website for practice arctic shores assessments? (preferably free) Thank you!

 

[lookingforaTC]

Random question - but does anyone know why HSF no longer rank on the Social Mobility Index - after peaking at a rank of 3rd a few years back?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Random question - but does anyone know why HSF no longer rank on the Social Mobility Index - after peaking at a rank of 3rd a few years back?

You have to put in a pretty lengthy and heavy report into the SMF to evidence why you should be on it. You also have to pay to be on it too. The work needed to submit is often a 4-6 week project for someone to do, and even then they have to get multiple people across the business involved as well. It’s a lot of work!!

I am a big supporter of the SMF index, but one of the big issues with it is that you have to show constant evolution and improvement in your social mobility processes, policies and initiatives, which means for a firm that has ranked high in the past, it’s more difficult for them to maintain that position because they have then got to improve from a much higher benchmark. For many organisations, then drop down the rankings because of it, and then others don’t bother submitting in future years as they know they can’t evidence an improvement.

 

[SamiyaJ]

Does Linklaters send you the WG scores automatically or you have to request it?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Linklaters Capp assessment: I scored highly for commercial thinking and excellence, and lowest for critical thinking.

May the Lord help me 😂

 

[_shims_]

Its like you have three answers to choose and you gotta pick two answers that you best believe answer the question - and then a 10 minutes games test.

thank you!

 

[legalxp2]

Could anybody who has completed the PWC application give me some tips for what to include in the skills section of my PwC application? I am quite confused as I have never come across this before. Thank you!

language skills, coding skills, computer skills eg excel - hope this helps!

 

[jasonbourne]

Has anyone heard back from Sidley for their WVS?

 

[Louise59]

Setting up job alerts on LinkedIn and Lawgazette jobs are my recommendations. Registering with 2-3 paralegal recruitment agencies is also likely to be worthwhile too.

thanks!

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Are Linklaters rolling?

 

[rishifrompierpoint]

As the deadline is not for another 5 weeks, I think it is still worthwhile applying. It’s not even half way through the application window, and the vast majority of people won’t apply until the last week or two.

thanks for the reply, similarly do you think its worth waiting to send off my app for mishcon de reya after attending the Open day on Oct 16th? the app is rolling and closes 3 weeks after the open day so i feel like itll be better to apply early regardless of mentioning the Open day on my application.

 

[erderlylars]

Linklaters Capp assessment: I scored highly for commercial thinking and excellence, and lowest for critical thinking.

May the Lord help me 😂

When did you sit the test? Still waiting for my results 🥴

 

[Jessica Booker]

thanks for the reply, similarly do you think its worth waiting to send off my app for mishcon de reya after attending the Open day on Oct 16th? the app is rolling and closes 3 weeks after the open day so i feel like itll be better to apply early regardless of mentioning the Open day on my application.

I’d personally wait if you know you have got a spot on the open day, as they are likely to be keeping an eye out for your application even after the deadline.

You could get it all ready to go and then finalise it in the few days after the open day.

 

[Gg2001]

Holding myself accountable as well.
30.09.2024
Ashurst (application done, test done)
NRF (application done, test to do)
HSF (application done, test to do)

 

[SamiyaJ]

When did you sit the test? Still waiting for my results 🥴

On Friday and received the results on Saturday. I emailed Linklaters for the WG results

 

[sammm10101]

Is anyone else waiting to hear back for the magic circle Queer City Law event? Am crossing my fingers so hard ahah

 

[fingersarecrossed]

When applying for jobs, if they require you to provide your current and desired salary, is it acceptable to write 'N/A,' or should you provide an estimate? I've noticed that salary ranges on Glassdoor can sometimes be on the lower side.