TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Devanshi Pandey]

Hey, has anyone here completed the Dechert written exercise? I just completed but have not received any sort of confirmation through email and cannot see anything proper on the assessment page. Is this normal? Can anyone who’s been through it pls help? Thank you!

 

[noahsmiit01]

Hi, anyone completed Simmons assessment? Is it just SJT or VI too? Thank you

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

CMS are doing my head in. Nearly 2 months now since my application. It feels like every other applicant has a WG or PFO after their application and I'm just left to sit and wait.

Same, but finally got a PFO today.

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Spoke to grad rec and they confirmed that we are going to hear back after the deadline, i.e., 6th Jan.

is this for addleshaw goddard vacation scheme?

 

[James Wakefield]

Spoke to grad rec and they confirmed that we are going to hear back after the deadline, i.e., 6th Jan.

I heard back yesterday and have been invited to a voice interview, but then I did apply back in October and did the test in November.

Just be aware that they only give you 72 hours to complete the VI.

 

[RonRod13]

has anyone completed the baker mckenzie video interview?

Bro the invite came through a matter of hours ago. Who in their right mind would have completed it by now 😂😂😂

 

[ohnoselim]

anyone that did the fieldfisher test and received a phone interview after mind sharing what their feedback for the test was, just a bit worried about my results

feel free to dm too

 

[Amjaya]

Just found out I didn’t meet the benchmark for the Hogan Lovells test again. Feeling a bit distraught, but I’ll be following the guidance shared with me to keep improving (also didn’t meet the benchmark for linklaters)

I’m sharing this for anyone else facing rejections—it can be the smallest thing that impacts your overall application, but that doesn’t mean you’re not capable. Stay resilient, keep applying, practicing, and remember to take breaks.

 

[Tintin06]

Just found out I didn’t meet the benchmark for the Hogan Lovells test again. Feeling a bit distraught, but I’ll be following the guidance shared with me to keep improving (also didn’t meet the benchmark for linklaters)

I’m sharing this for anyone else facing rejections—it can be the smallest thing that impacts your overall application, but that doesn’t mean you’re not capable. Stay resilient, keep applying, practicing, and remember to take breaks.

Appreciate that you are sharing feedback.

I think a mix of applications. Firms that use tests and don't. Then the test won't be fatal. Some firms still use CV / cover letter. I''d never got anywhere with WG. Until passing it this year actually. So many firms just use tests. It can be a bit dispiriting. But thee are some that don't.

 

[Gday33]

Just found out I didn’t meet the benchmark for the Hogan Lovells test again. Feeling a bit distraught, but I’ll be following the guidance shared with me to keep improving (also didn’t meet the benchmark for linklaters)

I’m sharing this for anyone else facing rejections—it can be the smallest thing that impacts your overall application, but that doesn’t mean you’re not capable. Stay resilient, keep applying, practicing, and remember to take breaks.

Sorry to hear this ☹️ when did you hear back from them?

 

[Adithi]

Just found out I didn’t meet the benchmark for the Hogan Lovells test again. Feeling a bit distraught, but I’ll be following the guidance shared with me to keep improving (also didn’t meet the benchmark for linklaters)

I’m sharing this for anyone else facing rejections—it can be the smallest thing that impacts your overall application, but that doesn’t mean you’re not capable. Stay resilient, keep applying, practicing, and remember to take breaks.

Hey, so sorry to hear this, when did you hear back from Linklaters?

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

I heard back yesterday and have been invited to a voice interview, but then I did apply back in October and did the test in November.

Just be aware that they only give you 72 hours to complete the VI.

Congrats! When did you apply in October? I applied 30th October and haven't heard back yet

 

[vstchunter]

Has anyone invited to Weil VI actually received the link to complete it?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Hey, has anyone here completed the Dechert written exercise? I just completed but have not received any sort of confirmation through email and cannot see anything proper on the assessment page. Is this normal? Can anyone who’s been through it pls help? Thank you!

Normal

 

[Amjaya]

Sorry to hear this ☹️ when did you hear back from them?

Today !

 

[LawAspirer]

For the ones that did the Baker's assessment , is someone still waiting? I did the assessment last week but I got no PFO or VI... I see most people here got either a PFO or VI... Don't know what to assume

 

[Amjaya]

Hey, so sorry to hear this, when did you hear back from Linklaters?

A week ago but I emailed them requesting my Watson score.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

A week ago but I emailed them requesting my Watson score.

Sorry was that for direct TC or summer vac scheme?

 

[Iwanobealawyer]

bakers VI

Congratulations!!, When did you complete the SJT?

 

[suhana]

hi everyone I was hoping to get some advice. Does Baker McKenzie have a traditional rolling method for applications? I believe they review all applications, but I just wanted to double-check. I'm planning to apply for their Summer Vacation Scheme, with a deadline of December 1st, but I would only be able to submit my application on that day. I participated in their First Year Insight Scheme, so I’m a bit stressed that I didn’t apply sooner. Any insights would be helpful!