TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[ipreschern]

If you’ve done a White and Case AC-

1) how long was it?
2) was the written exercise sent before the 45 min interview?

Would appreciate any help- am trying to schedule

 

[Rhohia]

To be honest this is tricky because BCLP’s application for SVS has 4 x 500 word long answer questions (2,000 words overall).

If you feel that you can write a strong written application I would go for it but with the short time frame left it will definitely take superhero abilities.

The deadline is the 17th Jan.

I also read that they said they would likely disregard applications on the deadline day. I think because they think it’s a last attempt and you don’t care for the firm maybe… I won’t apply for this reason

 

[Chris Brown]

I also read that they said they would likely disregard applications on the deadline day. I think because they think it’s a last attempt and you don’t care for the firm maybe… I won’t apply for this reason

It is definitely risky for sure. 💯

I would never want to discourage anyone from applying to any firm but BCLP is a tricky one. 🥲

I have seen people already getting AC offers for the SVS from a few weeks ago.

I guess it comes down to how fast someone can write a good quality application. 🙂

 

[James Wakefield]

It is definitely risky for sure.

I would never want to discourage anyone from applying but BCLP is a tricky one. 🥲

It is true that BCLP seems to be Rolling with a capital ‘R’. Could still be worth a shot though with a strong application.

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Fieldfisher test invite! Would be grateful for any advice!

 

[kokoprep]

If you’ve done a White and Case AC-

1) how long was it?
2) was the written exercise sent before the 45 min interview?

Would appreciate any help- am trying to schedule

Hey when did you submit your VI and when did you hear back with AC? Could you please share?

 

[Kakaboo]

Fieldfisher PFO post test

 

[BillSikes]

I'm in the same boat... the wait is awful

I got rejected 17 Dec post VI - like one week after completing

 

[Legalstalker]

Reed smith…

what kind of scores did those who completed it get?​

I got
Grit 4/9
Applied intellect 6/9
Creative Force 6/9
Digital Mindset 9/9

I don’t think it truly reflected my answers but I’m also not fussed in the slightest if I were to be rejected.​

 

[BillSikes]

has anyone heard from Reed Smith who applied close to deadline

 

[suhana]

anyone know where the practice test for baker's sjt is? in the email they say "platform"?

 

[lawbear123]

has anyone heard from Reed Smith who applied close to deadline

just got a PFO

 

[BillSikes]

Anyone here do RPC AC last year who can remember what date their AC was. Thanks.

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2024/25🙏]

Hey there,

I have linked Andrei’s guide to help. Best of luck on the VI! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....de-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/

thanks

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2024/25🙏]

Has anyone heard from MDR post VI?

 

[👩🏼💼]

anyone know where the practice test for baker's sjt is? in the email they say "platform"?

Hey! Yeah - it’s Amberjack. It’s an SJT test that measures 4 traits (Grit, Applied Intellect, Creative Force and Digital Mindset) and your ability to select the best course of action in an email simulation.

 

[Rhohia]

just got a PFO

Post app or vi?

 

[Martsssss]

Withers test invite! 🤝

hi! I have just received my test invite and I was hoping you could share some tips on the test? how was it?

 

[👩🏼💼]

anyone know where the practice test for baker's sjt is? in the email they say "platform"

I think I was sent the link when I received my test invite from Bakers but A&O do the same test and their practice is here: https://assessment.weareamberjack.c...clientId=3cb57459-7570-e811-80eb-005056ac24ff

 

[suhana]

In the interest of transparency, my results were:

Grit: 6/9
Applied Intellect: 7/9
Creative: 3/9
Digital: 6/9

Applied Verbal: Excelled

Tbh i don't know what to make of these results, especially the 3/9. Will not keep hopes high.

Hey! Yeah - it’s Amberjack. It’s an SJT test that measures 4 traits (Grit, Applied Intellect, Creative Force and Digital Mindset) and your ability to select the best course of action in an email simulation.

Thank You so much! There isnt any numerical component right?