TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[lawyersum]

Would it look careless for me to mention Forage schemes in the work experience section if I haven't done the Forage of the actual firm that I am applying to? Thinking to not even mention the schemes...

 

[deeja]

What are some setbacks ppl talk about in applications?

 

[Tintin06]

What are some setbacks ppl talk about in applications?

Clients not paying me is one.

 

[BonanzaBih_]

I got an AC about an hour ago

Hi! Just asking whether anyone has any tipsm for the written exercise of the Ashurst AC! thanks!

Does anyone have an insight into Ashurst's first stage AC (Virtual Case Study - Written Exercise)? Any tips would be highly appreciated!!

Congratulations!! Can I ask when you took the test?

 

[jo_jakubickova]

Hi, I just did HSF's practice online test and I have noticed that the verbal reasoning section is missing this year. Have they taken it out of the actual test as well?

 

[LawAspirer]

To the people that took the HSF test, did you get it immediately after submitting the application???
I submitted my application 3 days ago and I still got no test

 

[B.B.]

Congratulations!! Can I ask when you took the test?

Thank you! 10 September

 

[Maddy]

@Tintin06 Did you apply for Jones Day WVS? I had applied for it and didn't receive any email yet. Did anyone else receive similar emails?

 

[Looper88]

To the people that took the HSF test, did you get it immediately after submitting the application???
I submitted my application 3 days ago and I still got no test

I got mine about 12 hours after I submitted it on Oct 1. I would recommend checking your Spam folder etc!

 

[KBanana]

Hi everyone!

Can your work experience section be more or less the same when applying to the same firm's open day and vacation scheme? Thanks!

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Guys I'm doing NRF's Artic shores. How long do people attempt the last question because I am Struuggling. I got to the very last one twice but failed both times and idk if it's better to get to the end of it or just give up?

The question asks you to check it's secure not to get in. So you make a judgment how many times you need to try and not get in to show its secure rather than actually crack the code. 30 mins I am afraid may indicate you didn't understand what you were supposed to be doing.

 

[buibuui]

Deloitte PFO... I haven't even received any online test. I meet the eligibility criteria and the application stage didn't include any work experience sections or application questions? What could they possibly reject me on T_T

 

[kokoprep]

I agree with @Jessica Booker that these are skills more than qualities and that you need to look more at general personality traits. I think you can keep the points you were going to make about these skills and just change the wording to replace them with the relevant associated qualities. For instance:

1. Instead of 'problem-solving' you can discuss being an 'analytic' person.
2. Instead of 'teamwork', you can discuss being 'collaborative' or 'empathetic'
3. Instead of 'attention to detail', you can discuss being 'meticulous' or 'conscientious'

Thank you so much!

 

[kokoprep]

Hi Guys - Does anyone how Sidley Austin processed applications to AC, its rolling yes but are they quick with sending to AC? Please do let me know. Thank you!

 

[THE GOAT]

Hi Guys - Does anyone how Sidley Austin processed applications to AC, its rolling yes but are they quick with sending to AC? Please do let me know. Thank you!

I applied mid-Aug and got invited to interview late Sept - which I did this week.

 

[Izzy1026]

Hi! For those who have done the Willkie VI, how long is the prep time and answer time? Thanks!

 

[Tintin06]

I applied mid-Aug and got invited to interview late Sept - which I did this week.

How did the interview go btw?

 

[Donuttime]

@Tintin06 did you get an email for Jones Day WVS saying they are no longer inviting for interviews? Kinda left us hanging…

 

[gazdgazd11]

Haven’t received any reply from Sidley and Ashurst and I applied a while ago- do I assume a PFO?

 

[THE GOAT]

How did the interview go btw?

Thanks for asking! I haven’t heard, but it was very conversational and everyone I met was extremely nice! Great firm. I think it went pretty well but always hard to tell. I was happy with how I presented myself but as we all know it is extremely competitive so who knows the outcome. Really enjoyed the process, waiting to hear is the hard part! Have you got an interview with them?