TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[yasmars]

What stage are people's Linklaters apps on? Last year I got rejected at 66% (candidate review), but mine shows 77% progress with aa tick by candidate review.

Is this for the VS or TC app?

 

[wqueens8]

What stage are people's Linklaters apps on? Last year I got rejected at 66% (candidate review), but mine shows 77% progress with aa tick by candidate review.

I can't see a percentage, but mine is on candidate review no tick? I suppose it means they've reviewed your app, but are waiting to progress, maybe until the new year? Or at least after christmas?

 

[ashwright]

What stage are people's Linklaters apps on? Last year I got rejected at 66% (candidate review), but mine shows 77% progress with aa tick by candidate review.

I'm the same - 77% + tick by candidate review. It would be so lovely if we got a positive response this week Fingers crossed for us 🍀

Edit: Do you remember if you had a tick by candidate review last year?

 

[ashwright]

I can't see a percentage, but mine is on candidate review no tick? I suppose it means they've reviewed your app, but are waiting to progress, maybe until the new year? Or at least after christmas?

I think you can see the percentage when you click on 'Applications' in the top left corner

 

[Legalstalker]

What stage are people's Linklaters apps on? Last year I got rejected at 66% (candidate review), but mine shows 77% progress with aa tick by candidate review.

I believe 66% is an automatic rejection.

77% you met the WG benchmark so it’ll be reviewed. I’ve was rejected at 66% last cycle but had 77% this cycle.

 

[Steakbake]

Is this for the VS or TC app?

VS

 

[emma.d]

Could anyone recommend any good resources for researching Addleshaw Goddard? I did not manage to attend any events hosted by them so if anyone knows where to find recordings of any or is willing to share notes I would be super grateful

 

[ashwright]

I believe 66% is an automatic rejection.

77% you met the WG benchmark so it’ll be reviewed. I’ve was rejected at 66% last cycle but had 77% this cycle.

Do you know if 77% means you also 'passed' the CAPP assessment? Thank you

 

[Legalstalker]

Do you know if 77% means you also 'passed' the CAPP assessment? Thank you

I have no clue sorry! However, I can provide insight into my results?

Last year my Capp results were:
Strengths - working with others & commercial thinking
Weakness - critical thinking

This year Capp results were:
Strengths - working with others & Excellence
Weakness - resource and working management

I’m not sure which strength combo is better tbh

 

[jta227]

I believe 66% is an automatic rejection.

77% you met the WG benchmark so it’ll be reviewed. I’ve was rejected at 66% last cycle but had 77% this cycle.

If that is the case then 31/40 (70th percentile) is a failing score in their WG

My CAPP report was Strengths: Excellence, & Leadership Preference, Weakness: Resource and Work Management.

 

[Tintin06]

Clifford Chance Watson Glaser pass mark? I didn’t get their AC though. Want to feel better about passing. I’d never passed one before now. I know HL uses WG too. In fact, most firms seem to.

 

[Legalstalker]

If that is the case then 31/40 (70th percentile) is a failing score in their WG

Hmm, I got 29/40 (33 percentile) but I know someone that got 28/40 (55 percentile).

It may be the Capp test that we’ve passed or a combination!

 

[ashwright]

I have no clue sorry! However, I can provide insight into my results?

Last year my Capp results were:
Strengths - working with others & commercial thinking
Weakness - critical thinking

This year Capp results were:
Strengths - working with others & Excellence
Weakness - resource and working management

I’m not sure which strength combo is better tbh

No worries at all - thank you for sharing your results! My strengths are motivation + resilience; my weakness is leadership preference. I feel like trying to work out the significance of these results is a bit like reading tea leaves - hopefully GR will put us out of our misery soon with some positive news 😊

 

[jta227]

Hmm, I got 29/40 (33 percentile) but I know someone that got 28/40 (55 percentile).

It may be the Capp test that we’ve passed or a combination!

I’m speculating but I’ve heard before that they want a 65 average and a 2.1 (or better) in every module across all years. I haven’t got that so they could just be autorejecting me on that basis. Probably not though

 

[ashwright]

Clifford Chance Watson Glaser pass mark? I didn’t get their AC though. Want to feel better about passing. I’d never passed one before now. I know HL uses WG too. In fact, most firms seem to.

Firstly - a big well done for passing! You should definitely feel very proud of yourself. 🐐
I'm not sure of what their pass mark is but the CC test is a good one to have passed given that the pass will stick w you for a couple cycles now. Also - I'm not sure if you already have done so but you can request your score by emailing GR.

I also passed but was rejected post-app sadly. Best thing to do is use it as evidence of your abilities - use it to boost your confidence for other apps going forward. You've got this

 

[User5678]

Anyone who has passed the kennedys test before or this cycle and wants to discuss their results, please pm, i am FREAKING out😭

 

[Legalstalker]

I’m speculating but I’ve heard before that they want a 65 average and a 2.1 (or better) in every module across all years. I haven’t got that so they could just be autorejecting me on that basis. Probably not though

Definitely speculation. I did not get 65 average in every module 😭 They may reject me once they review my application though. It’s most definitely the tests that automatically reject!​

No worries at all - thank you for sharing your results! My strengths are motivation + resilience; my weakness is leadership preference. I feel like trying to work out the significance of these results is a bit like reading tea leaves - hopefully GR will put us out of our misery soon with some positive news 😊

Your results are good leadership isn’t needed at such a junior stage so I don’t think that’s a negative being a weakness. I will say they have already given some AC’s out last week but I’m unsure of which scheme it’s for.

Wishing you good news soon x​

 

[ashwright]

I’m speculating but I’ve heard before that they want a 65 average and a 2.1 (or better) in every module across all years. I haven’t got that so they could just be autorejecting me on that basis. Probably not though

i hope not because then i'm done for. i've got to the 77% thing but i'm not sure if it means anything.
It might not be an auto-reject - keep faith in yourself. It's not over till it's over. 🫶

 

[ashwright]

Definitely speculation. I did not get 65 average in every module 😭 They may reject me once they review my application though. It’s most definitely the tests that automatically reject!


Your results are good leadership isn’t needed at such a junior stage so I don’t think that’s a negative being a weakness. I will say they have already given some AC’s out last week but I’m unsure of which scheme it’s for.

Wishing you good news soon x​

It might just be the Christmas lights but your message actually brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for being so lovely - it really means a lot 😊❤️
Wishing you good news soon too @Legalstalker - soon we'll be shaking hands w lawyers to accept TC offers ❤️

(Please accept my apologies - I could not find a Pepe the Frog gif, only Kermit the Frog 😂)

 

[jta227]

Early Merry Christmas & happy holidays to everyone btw, wishing you all the success you desire in the new year! 🎄 🎉