TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[bb123]

HSF AC 🥰 I’d be highly appreciative of any advice or tips from those who have done it before please (especially when it comes to the case study presentation)

I did the HSF AC for the winter VS. Am happy to give any advice

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

HSF AC 🥰 I’d be highly appreciative of any advice or tips from those who have done it before please (especially when it comes to the case study presentation)

Congratulations! Can I ask if this was for summer?

 

[LawfullyHopeful]

Congratulations! Can I ask if this was for summer?

This is for Spring

 

[Amakaa]

10 applications made

Reed Smith SJT + VI
Akin AC
Goodwin VI
Weil VI
W&C VI
Dechert Written Task
Willkie Written Task
CMS VI
Linklaters
HSF Test

Wondering if I should do freshfields? I missed Slaughter and May, A&O and Clifford Chance. I’m not sure what others firms to look at. I would like to stick to US.

I did my W&C VI early first week of Jan and have not heard back since, have any of you got news about AC or not heard back yet? Curious to know was WC is a priority firm for me. I have also seen threads they are absolutely the worst when it comes to getting back to people.

They haven't gotten back to me post app. no test invite, nothing. smh

 

[bubblebobaprincess]

Freshfields AC - never done one before so would be v grateful for any advice!

When did you do your wg?

 

[rapunzel]

They haven't gotten back to me post app. no test invite, nothing. smh

same

 

[tcla02]

Macs AC and Withers interview - if anyone has any tips for either, i'd be so, so appreciative. i've never got this far in the process for either before so really need the tips x (Did get a Mills and Reeve rejection today too, you really win some and lose some).

congrats!!! do u mind me asking when u applied for mac?

 

[zoobla20]

congrats!!! do u mind me asking when u applied for mac?

thanks I applied on 27th dec

 

[Lizzy]

lol at freshfields' grad workshop literally a month ago they told us the application process is a simple personal statement - watson glaser - assessment centre process and I come on here to find they've randomly introduced the worst form of automated test where your application won't even get read if you don't pass. freshfields has always been one of my fave firms but this just sucks tbh.

What automated test?

 

[sapphireoreos]

Macs AC and Withers interview - if anyone has any tips for either, i'd be so, so appreciative. i've never got this far in the process for either before so really need the tips x (Did get a Mills and Reeve rejection today too, you really win some and lose some).

Hey, is withers for the spring or summer VS?

 

[jwantsatc]

Anyone know of any firms which don't require any kind of tests (SJT, WG etc) or VI?

 

[kokoprep]

Anyone know of any firms which don't require any kind of tests (SJT, WG etc) or VI?

jones day sidley austin some firms like this don’t have

 

[aphelion]

What automated test?

"If you are applying to our trainee associate programme we have introduced an online psychometric test, the Law Online Assessment to further enhance your experience."

"This is a blended assessment that measures your skills, behaviours, preferences and cognitive ability. The Law Online Assessment will give you insight into the types of problems Freshfields is trying to solve and a realistic job preview. It’s designed to be user friendly and easy to complete."

sounds like they're not making vs applicants do it though

 

[lawstudent2]

has anyone who applied to the freshfields summer vac scheme on either the eight or the ninth of jan recieved the test?

 

[Akimbo001]

I would say to practice answering 2-part questions in one minute as it goes quick. Research CMS and why it’s a future facing firm. There is a mix of questions so also practice motivational questions. There will also be a scenario question. Hope this helps.

That helps a lot, thanks

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Those getting to Freshfields AC already are you on some form of fast track because the email I got says that the new online assessment stage will be sent out 27 January.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Those getting to Freshfields AC already are you on some form of fast track because the email I got says that the new online assessment stage will be sent out 27 January.

Yeah same lol

 

[James Wakefield]

Anyone get a Macfarlanes AC who applied at the deadline?

 

[kokoprep]

Those getting to Freshfields AC already are you on some form of fast track because the email I got says that the new online assessment stage will be sent out 27 January.

The ACs are for the Vac Scheme right?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

For travers application form, I can't see how I can avoid repeating at least some information in the cover letter and questions below?