TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[yasmars]

Hi for VI for questions that ask skills suited for role, if you only have 90 seconds - do you for three skills or two?

I find that 90 seconds is only enough for me to go into detail for max two points.

 

[kokoprep]

I find that 90 seconds is only enough for me to go into detail for max two points.

Yeha I feel like the same

 

[Shandy101]

The Goodwin VI consists of five questions for which you have 30 seconds of prep time and 90 seconds of recording time. There are three competency questions: Tell me a time..., 1 commercial awareness, and 1 motivational- e.g. Why the firm etc. This is all I'm sharing on it. Good luck!

 

[Adammk]

Hey guys! Does anyone have any tips for the Clifford Chance AC? I would really appreciate it!

When is your AC?

 

[EA95]

Also how long does it take to get a response for your VS application? I applied for a couple firms, such as Linklaters and Latham & Watkins etc, and their deadlines have passed.

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Also how long does it take to get a response for your VS application? I applied for a couple firms, such as Linklaters and Latham & Watkins etc, and their deadlines have passed.

As they have about 3000 applications it is a case of just waiting I'm afraid

 

[EA95]

Ad they have about 3000 applications it is a case of just waiting I'm afraid

Thank you very much for your response. (This is my first time applying for these firms, and it has been quite an experience so far).

 

[Laylaaa]

Congrats on your AC invite. Best of luck with it I’m sure you will do amazing!! 😀

Can I ask when did you apply and when did you take the SJT test / get confirmation that you had met or passed the benchmark. 🙂

Thank you! I applied for spring on 30 Nov and got the benchmark confirmation on 5 Dec.

 

[helloj]

Has anyone heard back from Mayer Brown for spring AC as of yet?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I don't know if anyone has shared but please could u provide any information about the simmons online test? 🙃🙃

 

[kokoprep]

can someone please share insights on the issues currently faced by firms? @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

can someone please share insights on the issues currently faced by firms? @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu

Here are some articles that might give you some guidance on themes you could consider:

Key trends shaping the legal industry in 2025

Louise Donnery from legal software company Clio examines how advancements in technology, shifting client expectations and economic pressures will drive change across the sector.

www.lawsociety.org.uk

Top trends UK law firms can expect in 2025 | LexisNexis Blogs

Stay ahead of the curve. Read our 2025 predictions for medium and large law firms, including technological advancements, enhanced client experience, and...

www.lexisnexis.co.uk

Downloadable report if you give them your contact details: https://pro.bloomberglaw.com/insights/business-of-law/legal-trends-2025-report/

Legal Tech's Predictions for the Business of Law in 2025

A look at how law firm business models, hiring, pricing and culture may shift in the coming months.

www.law.com

Seismic Shifts in Law Firm Business Models for 2025 Seismic Shifts in Law Firm Business Models for 2025 -

The Law Firm Business Outlook 2025 As we stand at the beginning of 2025, the legal industry finds itself at a crossroads, poised for transformation that could redefine the very essence of how law firms operate. Drawing insights from LegalTech's comprehensive analysis, it's clear that the coming...

www.lawfuel.com

 

[wqueens8]

I don't know if anyone has shared but please could u provide any information about the simmons online test? 🙃🙃

it’s been a while, but from what I remember it wasn’t too bad. Basically what it says on the tin (in the email), some SJT, some verbal reasoning, some numerical reasoning with data/graphs. It is untimed, so can take your time to think. Can’t remember exactly what the questions were in the VI but no curveballs.

Cant really prepare too much, I’d take the practice test and go for it tbh.

 

[coolpanda]

Anyone heard back from Cooley yet?

 

[kokoprep]

Anyone got W&C VI recently

 

[m12]

has anyone who applied close to the deadline for bird&bird heard back yet?

 

[GigiB2001]

it’s been a while, but from what I remember it wasn’t too bad. Basically what it says on the tin (in the email), some SJT, some verbal reasoning, some numerical reasoning with data/graphs. It is untimed, so can take your time to think. Can’t remember exactly what the questions were in the VI but no curveballs.

Cant really prepare too much, I’d take the practice test and go for it tbh.

Were the numerical reasoning questions reasonable?

 

[👩🎓]

Hey, anyone heard back from Latham?

And also, with NRF - how long does it take for the Arctic Shores test to arrive? because I submitted mine early morning on Friday, completed the RARE form, but do not have any email from Arctic Shores and for some reason I cannot log in onto the workday portal via the link they sent me in an email cause that prompts me for a microsoft log in on Norton server lol

I've had the same thing with NRF.

 

[dm_corporate]

K&E VI received

 

[jacksollaf]

K&E VI received

For the summer vs?