TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Jessica Booker

Legendary Member
TCLA Moderator
Gold Member
Graduate Recruitment
Premium Member
Forum Team
Aug 1, 2019
15,363
21,454
hey all,

i wanted to get your thoughts on using a news story in a TC application. the question is “tell me about a news story and why it interests you?”

the story i want to pick doesn’t link to the firm because it doesn’t have an office there, but it does link to US investment banks due to potential geopolitical concerns.

what are your general thoughts?

thanks in advance
I think this is fine. Not everything has to have a direct link to the firm’s work.
 
  • Like
Reactions: studentdelaw786

BuddyingLawyer744

Active Member
Jan 5, 2025
19
27
Does anybody have any information on how GDL applications work in London? If I do not get a TC, I want to start the GDL in September. (currently 3rd year non-law), but I want to wait till I get my results back from my uni in July or atleast post exams. Is this too late? Do spots fill up for the popular uni choices like city?
 

Jessica Booker

Legendary Member
TCLA Moderator
Gold Member
Graduate Recruitment
Premium Member
Forum Team
Aug 1, 2019
15,363
21,454
I just completed my WBD assessment. i got the mid tier for verbal intellect, top tier for numerical, 7/9, 7/9, 9/9/ and 7/9 for the traits. Are these good enough scores for AC or meh? I just have no clue how to interpret amberjack assessments 😭
Just to stress, the 7s are not "mid tier"
 
  • Like
Reactions: FM302989

SamiyaJ

Legendary Member
Gold Member
Premium Member
Apr 16, 2024
210
563
I just completed my WBD assessment. i got the mid tier for verbal intellect, top tier for numerical, 7/9, 7/9, 9/9/ and 7/9 for the traits. Are these good enough scores for AC or meh? I just have no clue how to interpret amberjack assessments 😭
Wow, that's brilliant!! I’d be surprised if you don’t get an AC. Best of luck!
 

Wannabe_Lawyer

Legendary Member
Gold Member
Premium Member
Jul 22, 2018
183
226
I just completed my WBD assessment. i got the mid tier for verbal intellect, top tier for numerical, 7/9, 7/9, 9/9/ and 7/9 for the traits. Are these good enough scores for AC or meh? I just have no clue how to interpret amberjack assessments 😭
30/36 - that's the highest I've seen on this forum! How did you manage to score so high on applied intellect? It's consistently my lowest score lol.
 
  • Like
Reactions: SamiyaJ

About Us

The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) was founded in 2018 because we wanted to improve the legal journey. We wanted more transparency and better training. We wanted to form a community of aspiring lawyers who care about becoming the best version of themselves.

Newsletter

Discover the most relevant business news, access our law firm analysis, and receive our best advice for aspiring lawyers.