TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Balaton123]

Did anyone hear back from Bakers for their General Open day? It’s now 2 days later than the latest they said they’d reply by.. it’s meant to be next Thursday!

I heard back yesterday if that helps!

 

[jta227]

They’re non rolling you won’t get a rejection unless you failed the WG. Reading firm websites are a useful tool.

Their website doesn't specify whether they are rolling or non-rolling: in fact they say you may get invited to assessment centre before the deadline which implies they are rolling.

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Their website doesn't specify whether they are rolling or non-rolling: in fact they say you may get invited to assessment centre before the deadline which implies they are rolling.

They are non-rolling.

 

[navigatinglegal]

Hi.

I have an ac coming up and I know there is a bit on crisis management in the interview. does anyone know where or how I can prepare for this?

Many thanks

 

[jta227]

They are non-rolling.

You're right, I've just found this https://www.instagram.com/cmslaw.careers/p/DADRXjDIPyE
Not sure why they've said they'd do assessment centres before the deadline in that case, I guess just for efficiency's sake and they'd not actually give out offers before the assessment centres are all done?

 

[member3804]

Won't let me click submit details

is there a solution to this or should I email?

 

[Jessica Booker]

When you have raised X amount of money for something and mention it on your application , would firms ask for proof of this/ what proof would they ask for?
I was going to mention an amount I raised as a proudest achievement question answer but am unsure of what kind of proof law firms usually ask for.
@Jessica Booker if you could provide any advice on this, it would be much appreciated!

You wouldn’t have to prove this level of detail at any point.

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

They’re non rolling you won’t get a rejection unless you failed the WG. Reading firm websites are a useful tool.

I’ve not been sent the WG though

 

[IneedaTCASAP]

I’ve not been sent the WG though

I think it’s sent manually. Just hold out a little longer I’m sure they’ll reply.

 

[yasmars]

I think it’s sent manually. Just hold out a little longer I’m sure they’ll reply.

I thought applications get screened before being sent the WG?

 

[AGRACHEL]

You wouldn’t have to prove this level of detail at any point.

Thank you!!!

 

[Nathan_CareerChanger]

Hi All, I have recieved an A/C invite to DLA Piper - would anyone have any advice or support materials I could use to prepare please? I'm a bit nervous and new to the A/C process @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu (apologies, I saw others tagging you, so I hope its ok to ask for your help in this way also)

 

[Nathan_CareerChanger]

Just done the DLA Watson Glaser and I'm probably no going to pass onto the next stage, got opportunity for development in two areas. But to bring some hope, I don't think it was a very difficult test, I just needed to practice more, so if you've really been practicing it should be fine!

I wouldn't write it off just yet, apparently, they shortlist so they may take the application itself into consideration -For practice I used the below links CC has a practice application as does LL - AD has a good number of free tests:
https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/watson-glaser-critical-thinking.htm
https://jobs.cliffordchance.com/early-careers-me

Your application | Early Careers | Linklaters

careers.linklaters.com

 

[a1024]

is the bird and bird WG automatic?

 

[sammm10101]

is the bird and bird WG automatic?

no it’s not

 

[aladdin]

Hi, does anyone also have an AC for DLA London on 18th November?

when did you apply to them or when did you finish the VI for them?

 

[soldofa8]

Hi everyone, I just submitted an application, but I think the system had a technical error, and even though I wrote my application correctly, the system made it seem as if I made a typo. I was supposed to write "conducting", but on my form it says "conducti ng". This happened after I tried to change it multiple times, and even when I thought I did it turned up like this. I am now very upset that this happened, do you think this would automatically be a rejection? I have no other mistakes in the application other than a few redundant spaces before commas, again due to the system. Is it worth emailing grad rec?

 

[Zaraa.x]

I thought applications get screened before being sent the WG?

I was about to ask this. Can someone clarify if it is automatically sent after submitting application or your application is screened before you get the WG invite please.

 

[IneedaTCASAP]

I thought applications get screened before being sent the WG?

I thought that too but I applied 20/10 and was invited to do WG 21/10. Pretty fast turn around to be reviewed?

 

[ashwright]

I heard back yesterday if that helps!

Thank you - that’s very helpful to hear. May I check when you applied & also what the outcome was? 😊