TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[Jessica Booker]

I still haven’t received the tests and I filled in the form on 26/01. Anyone in the same situation? @Jessica Booker do you recommend following up with graduate recruitment? Thank you

I would only contact them if you know it is automatically sent to everyone.

 

[awd1998]

I still haven’t received the tests and I filled in the form on 26/01. Anyone in the same situation? @Jessica Booker do you recommend following up with graduate recruitment? Thank you

Still haven't received the tests either so your note alone.

 

[TCApp2021]

Done the WG test for HL but haven’t received a confirmation email? Do they send any feedback (also how long did they take to get back to ppl post-WG)?

 

[starbright]

Done the WG test for HL but haven’t received a confirmation email? Do they send any feedback (also how long did they take to get back to ppl post-WG)?

They responded to me over a month later after I did the WG. I had lost hope as well so just hang in there and hopefully they respond to you soon!

 

[HopefulForALawJob]

Done the WG test for HL but haven’t received a confirmation email? Do they send any feedback (also how long did they take to get back to ppl post-WG)?

I've had no reply either (for the TC, post WG)

 

[pfoapplicant]

Hi guys - I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have any tips for Macfarlanes assessment centres? I'd be so grateful for any advice!

P.S. thanks to @Jaysen @Jessica Booker et al for keeping the Interview Experiences pages updated!

 

[rayemuse]

Hi, was just wondering, does having an AC at a later date matter? I just rescheduled my AC from the 8th to the 18th bc of COVID symptoms. Or do firms only start giving out offers after all the ACs are done?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi, was just wondering, does having an AC at a later date matter? I just rescheduled my AC from the 8th to the 18th bc of COVID symptoms. Or do firms only start giving out offers after all the ACs are done?

No look at Jessica post from this thread 2 weeks ago I think.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Baker McKenzie just sent me an email that it was an error sending the video interview and am not disappointed or surprised.

 

[JSM123]

Forgot to post this earlier, but does anyone else find it soooo frustrating when you undertake so much research on a firm for video interviews, including the deals they’ve been involved in etc and showing off your greatest experiences etc and then when the questions come up, you forget / can’t incorporate them into your answer. I’m so frustrated with myself because I had so much knowledge and prepped prior, but just didn’t utilise this info or use my own experiences as much due to the nature of the questions! Any luck for success on this?

positive part is that I believe I came across confident, but I don’t know if my answers were strong enough!

Yes this used to happen to me all the time - everyone's different but what I started doing was learning facts about firms in isolation (e.g. X firm represents 80% of the world's largest asset managers) and testing myself on them (before I would learn it as part of a prepared answer i.e. why x firm, which meant whenever the question would vary it slightly I wouldn't be able to mentally locate that piece of info / would start to panic)

 

[selfcarequeenzzz1]

Hi !! I am applying to WBD and wondered if anyone could help me with this application question.

'Considering the location in which you wish to train; tell us about a local project or development that has interested you. Explain why it is of interest and how, as a business, we could provide support.'

Thank you!!!

 

[Lumree]

Hi !! I am applying to WBD and wondered if anyone could help me with this application question.

'Considering the location in which you wish to train; tell us about a local project or development that has interested you. Explain why it is of interest and how, as a business, we could provide support.'

Thank you!!!

Hi! What location are you applying to? Where have you got with your research?

 

[stemlawgal]

Hey congratulations!! When did you do the GBA?

I got the invite 17th Jan and completed it 19th Jan

 

[LawfulRust00]

I got the invite 17th Jan and completed it 19th Jan

This might appear to be a random question but I’m trying to figure out whether the ACs are arranged chronologically or by GBA-determined traits (perhaps a long shot!):

Did your report state that you are risky or less risky?

Thank you and well done on the AC!

 

[alicebloom]

Slaughter and May Summer VS offer!! @gt1465 - I also needed to know earlier and I called them -they were really understanding and let me know ASAP

 

[M777]

Baker McKenzie just sent me an email that it was an error sending the video interview and am not disappointed or surprised.

That's rough - I'm sorry to hear that.

 

[stemlawgal]

This might appear to be a random question but I’m trying to figure out whether the ACs are arranged chronologically or by GBA-determined traits (perhaps a long shot!):

Did your report state that you are risky or less risky?

Thank you and well done on the AC!

Hmm it says I am kind of centre leaning towards less risky

 

[Asil Ahmad]

That's rough - I'm sorry to hear that.

It is okay we move on. But what I really want to know was it an IT error or did they send that out to the wrong applicant.

 

[selfcarequeenzzz1]

Hi! What location are you applying to? Where have you got with your research?

Hi !! I would be applying for London - I am just so confused as to what they mean. Would it be say be a local community project ??

 

[lawlondon65]

Has anyone who did the TLT London AC heard back?