TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[mckelly]

Think I’ve been ghosted by Sidley post interview 🤣

You should call them using the phone number on the interview invite if they haven't got back to you within a week

 

[bibss]

You should call them using the phone number on the interview invite if they haven't got back to you within a week

Okay, thanks! I will probably wait until Monday, as I read on here that it’s best to wait around 5-7 business days before chasing firms. They gave out quite a lot of offers the day before my interview so don’t know what’s going on 😅

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Does 2025 intakes mean folks graduating in 2025? Or does it mean grad in 2024 and starting TC in 2025?

I'll be graduating in 2025 so do I need to go through this cycle Or the one in 2023?

That will be when the training contract is starting, so you’ll need to factor any time needed to complete the LPC/SQE before joining.

 

[Milena Tsvetkova]

has anyone heard back from simmons & simmons post ac?

Hey, would you mind if I ask about Simmons' VI assessment? What is the nature of the tests - SJT and is it a verbal reasoning or numerical/logical one, as well?

 

[tkwillbealawyer]

When did you apply?

6th October!

 

[saraeali]

Has anyone applied to Skadden at the end of October - like 28th and heard back about a TI?

 

[Adrian_S]

Bird & Bird WG - applied on 23 October. Hope that’s helpful to anyone waiting to hear back

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Given Bird & Bird’s WG is untimed, do they expect full marks in order to progress? I only got 88th percentile for Hogan’s WG, so I’m slightly nervous for this. Thanks in advance

 

[aishaalexandra]

Given Bird & Bird’s WG is untimed, do they expect full marks in order to progress? I only got 88th percentile for Hogan’s WG, so I’m slightly nervous for this. Thanks in advance

Definitely not full marks. I found quite a few questions tough and was fine

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Given Bird & Bird’s WG is untimed, do they expect full marks in order to progress? I only got 88th percentile for Hogan’s WG, so I’m slightly nervous for this. Thanks in advance

Highly unlikely they will need perfection. They wouldn’t hire anyone if they did!

I’d also stress that there is no “only” if you are scoring in the 88th percentile. This is likely to be an exceptional performance and way above the firm’s benchmark

 

[Adrian_S]

Given Bird & Bird’s WG is untimed, do they expect full marks in order to progress? I only got 88th percentile for Hogan’s WG, so I’m slightly nervous for this. Thanks in advance

based on my experience with the firm earlier this year, i think @alishaalexandra1 is right.

 

[avaelle42]

Hey, would you mind if I ask about Simmons' VI assessment? What is the nature of the tests - SJT and is it a verbal reasoning or numerical/logical one, as well?

It’s a mix of both from my memory

 

[avaelle42]

Dechert WVS offer !

 

[hanz123]

Any update from Mills and Reeve after completing the online assessment?

 

[Lily1234]

Does anyone know the Travers vs/tc conversion rate?

Not sure of an exact conversation rate as it will differ each year. This year they have 100 VS places and 40 TC places but they also have the direct route. On my scheme in July there were 20 people and 9 of us were offered TCs if that helps at all!

 

[divaination]

Any advice for Stephenson Harwood's online test? Just got an invite!

It's a WG test, good luck!

 

[tkwillbealawyer]

It's a WG test, good luck!

Thank you! Is it timed?

 

[Narince]

anyone heard back from simmons and simmons after the blended assessment for the WVS? Emailed them a week ago they said decisions would be out in couple days but still nothing.

 

[anna1]

Dechert WVS offer !

Congratulations!! When was your AC? Did they call you or email?

 

[ms167bs]

Willkie written exercise! Anybody done this before/can let me know what it entails?