TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[thelawstudent]

NRF AC!

@Andrei Radu Could you link again the insights to the NRF ac pls? i remember seeing a post about it over the last day or so but can't seem to find it.

if anyone else has any insights, that would be greatly appreciated!

for reference - completed VI on tuesday, received invite today at 2.15pm

 

[trainee4u]

Attended Wombles info session

They say that they focus on strength-based questions, not looking for legal geniuses. E.g., "how would you cope with a client who complained?", etc.

They never look at exam grades.

Essentially:

1. you apply: no distinguishing data such as grades, are taken, which is intended to maximise diverse candidates.
2. you do the blended assessment (SJT, verbal + numerical reasoning). This is pass/fail, but they didn't disclose the required scores. They said you can take as long as you like, multiple sittings. and it doesn't affect things at all.
3. you go on to 15-minute telephone interview + virtual assessment centre, then VS with final interview

They might offer earlier TC dates than the standard 2 years but it's unlikely. They will sponsor overseas candidates.

 

[bjelostan]

Hi guys, does anybody have experience/advice in completing the Assessment Centre for Linklaters' Vacation Scheme that they would be willing to share?

I have experience at AO Shearman, CMS, Reed Smith, and Dechert that I would be happy to give in return.

Thanks.

 

[VacSchemer]

Attended Wombles info session

They say that they focus on strength-based questions, not looking for legal geniuses. E.g., "how would you cope with a client who complained?", etc.

They never look at exam grades.

Essentially:

1. you apply: no distinguishing data such as grades, are taken, which is intended to maximise diverse candidates.
2. you do the blended assessment (SJT, verbal + numerical reasoning). This is pass/fail, but they didn't disclose the required scores. They said you can take as long as you like, multiple sittings. and it doesn't affect things at all.
3. you go on to video interview + virtual assessment centre, then VS with final interview

They might offer earlier TC dates than the standard 2 years but it's rare. They will sponsor overseas candidates.

Thank you so much! This is so so helpful as I was working and did not get time to dial in to the call

 

[VacSchemer]

NRF AC!

@Andrei Radu Could you link again the insights to the NRF ac pls? i remember seeing a post about it over the last day or so but can't seem to find it.

if anyone else has any insights, that would be greatly appreciated!

for reference - completed VI on tuesday, received invite today at 2.15pm

Hi hi! Congratulations!! Was it this Tuesday or last Tuesday?

 

[0800KP]

Hi guys, does anybody have experience/advice in completing the Assessment Centre for Linklaters' Vacation Scheme that they would be willing to share?

I have experience at AO Shearman, CMS, Reed Smith, and Dechert that I would be happy to give in return.

Thanks.

heyy when did Linklaters get back to you?

 

[AveragePoster]

Did my NRF VI before some who have already received AC invites.. now I'm anticipating a PFO!

 

[DolphinShades44]

Hi everyone just got a Travers virtual interview! Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

 

[bjelostan]

heyy when did Linklaters get back to you?

2 days ago

 

[James Wakefield]

Hi everyone just got a Travers VI! Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Hey congrats! When did you apply and did they call you to let you know?

 

[DolphinShades44]

Hey congrats! When did you apply and did they call you to let you know?

Thanks much appreciated! I applied on the day of the deadline and I did get a call.

 

[zonnonomo]

cleary ac 🥲would appreciate any insights

 

[BillSikes]

Attended Wombles info session

They say that they focus on strength-based questions, not looking for legal geniuses. E.g., "how would you cope with a client who complained?", etc.

They never look at exam grades.

Essentially:

1. you apply: no distinguishing data such as grades, are taken, which is intended to maximise diverse candidates.
2. you do the blended assessment (SJT, verbal + numerical reasoning). This is pass/fail, but they didn't disclose the required scores. They said you can take as long as you like, multiple sittings. and it doesn't affect things at all.
3. you go on to 15-minute telephone interview + virtual assessment centre, then VS with final interview

They might offer earlier TC dates than the standard 2 years but it's unlikely. They will sponsor overseas candidates.

Just an absolute ludicrous way of filtering candidates.

 

[weupin2025]

Hi everyone just got a Travers VI! Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Video interview or virtual ?

 

[DolphinShades44]

Video interview or virtual ?

Sorry I meant virtual!

 

[lawstudent2]

Hi everyone just got a Travers VI! Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

congrats! is this for SVS?

 

[DolphinShades44]

congrats! is this for SVS?

Thank you! Yes it's for the SVS!

 

[lawstudent2]

Thank you! Yes it's for the SVS!

thanks and well done again

 

[Chris Brown]

Hi everyone just got a Travers virtual interview! Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Huge congratulations! 🥳​

 

[lawlover123]

does anyone know when HL will get back?