TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[IneedaTCASAP]

Hi everyone!

I’m gearing up for the Addleshaw Goddard assessment center and looking for any tips, insights, or resources that might help me prepare effectively. I’d appreciate any advice on what to expect, especially around exercises, interviews, and skills they focus on.

If anyone’s been through this process or has advice on resources that helped them (websites, practice assessments, or skills training), I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Thank you in advance for your help!

When did you apply, what office and what role.

 

[Cy_LHC]

When did you apply, what office and what role.

2024 Jan, London, the last bit is hard, as I have done the vacation scheme, but not the assessment centre lol .

 

[bangarangbass39]

Is it useful for businesses to invest in growing their digital and social media presence?

Yes; social media would make it easier for customers to write complaints to the business for all the public to see.

A. Very Strong Argument
B. Strong Argument
C. Fairly Strong Argument
D. Fairly Weak Argument
E. Weak Argument
F. Very Weak Argument
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Guys, I just unlocked a new level on the Watson Glaser 😳😳😳 what even is this?!
PS: I’m practicing on Assessment Day—Taylor Wessing gave me 12 months’ free access 🥺🥺🥺 so nice of them!!

I'd say Weak - You get a correct answer for picking one of the 3 options, but If we are being precise, I would pick this one. The reason being the benefit is only clear for the public, not the company.

 

[Star Light]

I have yet to hear about Linklaters Open Day... the wait is very nerve-wracking! Someone said GR would get back by the end of today - has anyone else not received an email?

 

[James Wakefield]

Is it useful for businesses to invest in growing their digital and social media presence?

Yes; social media would make it easier for customers to write complaints to the business for all the public to see.

A. Very Strong Argument
B. Strong Argument
C. Fairly Strong Argument
D. Fairly Weak Argument
E. Weak Argument
F. Very Weak Argument
----------------------------------

Guys, I just unlocked a new level on the Watson Glaser 😳😳😳 what even is this?!
PS: I’m practicing on Assessment Day—Taylor Wessing gave me 12 months’ free

Is it useful for businesses to invest in growing their digital and social media presence?

Yes; social media would make it easier for customers to write complaints to the business for all the public to see.

A. Very Strong Argument
B. Strong Argument
C. Fairly Strong Argument
D. Fairly Weak Argument
E. Weak Argument
F. Very Weak Argument
----------------------------------

Guys, I just unlocked a new level on the Watson Glaser 😳😳😳 what even is this?!
PS: I’m practicing on Assessment Day—Taylor Wessing gave me 12 months’ free access 🥺🥺🥺 so nice of them!!

The good news with these is that multiple answers may be correct (at least the case for AG practice), so not as bad as it seems.

In this case weak, and very weak?

 

[bangarangbass39]

2024 Jan, London, the last bit is hard, as I have done the vacation scheme, but not the assessment centre lol .

I'm so confused. Did you do the VS but not get an offer for the TC? Congrats btw!

 

[Cy_LHC]

I'm so confused. Did you do the VS but not get an offer the TC? Congrats btw!

Cheers ! And Yes and No lol.

I know this sounds a bit confusing, but here’s my situation: I’m probably the only person in the UK in 2024 going through this. I’m on a unique route with Addleshaw Goddard—I’ve already passed every stage of the training contract recruitment process and was invited to the vacation scheme. However, I haven’t yet sat for the assessment centre. They informed me that I did so well in the vacation scheme that I’m now the only candidate invited to the upcoming assessment centre. If I pass, I’ll be offered a training contract right away. Therefore, I am here asking people to help me with the assessment centre. Haha

 

[yasmars]

Cheers ! And Yes and No lol.

I know this sounds a bit confusing, but here’s my situation: I’m probably the only person in the UK in 2024 going through this. I’m on a unique route with Addleshaw Goddard—I’ve already passed every stage of the training contract recruitment process and was invited to the vacation scheme. However, I haven’t yet sat for the assessment centre. They informed me that I did so well in the vacation scheme that I’m now the only candidate invited to the upcoming assessment centre. If I pass, I’ll be offered a training contract right away. Therefore, I am here asking people to help me with the assessment centre. Haha

Do vac scheme candidates have to do another AC to be considered for a TC?

 

[sz21]

Does anyone know what PwC's trainee/NQ salary is?

 

[IneedaTCASAP]

Does anyone know what PwC's trainee/NQ salary is?

I think it is £75K. I spoke to someone who secured a TC there but I cannot remember if it was for the London office or not.

 

[Cy_LHC]

Do vac scheme candidates have to do another AC to be considered for a TC?

No, I am one of the few that haven't done it.

 

[sz21]

I think it is £75K. I spoke to someone who secured a TC there but I cannot remember if it was for the London office or not.

Ah really? Theres a post on Legal Cheek stating it was £90k NQ in 2022, wondering if there was any updated figures.

 

[IneedaTCASAP]

Ah really? Theres a post on Legal Cheek stating it was £90k NQ in 2022, wondering if there was any updated figures.

I think they got a TC in the Belfast office. Your figures sound more suited to England.

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

has anyone heard from pwc post VI?

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Perhaps a silly question…

I am a British citizen and passport holder.
Do I hold a valid work permit?

 

[IneedaTCASAP]

Perhaps a silly question…

I am a British citizen and passport holder.
Do I hold a valid work permit?

I’m no HMRC but I would say you have the right to work in the UK. You don’t need a work permit your citizenship should suffice especially if you have an NI number. Surely you can say N/A to the question as it’s not applicable to you.

 

[NJS]

Perhaps a silly question…

I am a British citizen and passport holder.
Do I hold a valid work permit?

You dont need a work permit to work in Britian, you only need to prove you right to work.

Basically in that app quesiton where it says "do you hold a permit" click no because you are already a citizen.

 

[AlegalA]

Yes - GCSE equivalents are fine and you can select yes.

Amazing thank you!

 

[B2025]

Hi everyone!

I’m gearing up for the Addleshaw Goddard assessment center and looking for any tips, insights, or resources that might help me prepare effectively. I’d appreciate any advice on what to expect, especially around exercises, interviews, and skills they focus on.

If anyone’s been through this process or has advice on resources that helped them (websites, practice assessments, or skills training), I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Thank you in advance for your help!

When did you do their voice interview and is it for their placement and when did you submit their app and for which office.

 

[B2025]

Anyone heard from AG about voice interview yet for placements.