TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Ghassen]

Is CMS’ Watson Glaser automatic?

No.
It is the next stage after screening applications.
When did you submit your application and when did you receive the WG test ? If you don't mind me asking.

 

[gch1997]

Hi! To the extent you are able to share, are the questions all strengths-based as stated on the website? I did the VI last year and I was asked firm-specific questions too. I also had 1 minute to answer the question instead of 45 seconds!

hey, so it seems that people are getting different questions! mix of competency/strength based ones and more firm specific

 

[pfotherecord]

Does anyone have experience with their application for a WVS being deferred to the spring/summer?

 

[Shah74k]

Anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells post AC (2nd November?)

 

[AS89]

No.
It is the next stage after screening applications.
When did you submit your application and when did you receive the WG test ? If you don't mind me asking.

Hey! Thanks so much! I submitted on Oct 29 - for some reason I thought they only screened apps after you completed the WG; it just seems way too quick to give a reply.

 

[tillywizz98]

Anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells post AC (2nd November?)

Eeek good luck! I have mine next week, any tips? How did you find it?

 

[mkt]

Weil no longer have wg

 

[hanz123]

Does anyone have any advice on answering this question: If you were in government what one thing would you change to make it easier for UK businesses to succeed and why?

 

[Aga123+]

Weil no longer have wg

They got rid of it last year

 

[lllaaawww098]

Has White & Case gone MIA? I've seen so many VI invites but no single AC - correct?

 

[Izzy1026]

HSF Disputes Open Day invitation. I’ve already been rejected for WVS lol should I even go? Idt HSF accepts more than one application each cycle do they …

 

[S87]

HSF Disputes Open Day invitation. I’ve already been rejected for WVS lol should I even go? Idt HSF accepts more than one application each cycle do they …

I think you can only apply to one scheme only, but I might be wrong.

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

A&O Winter Vac Scheme!!! Can't believe it. Considering I got rejected to attend open days at some firms this is hugely reassuring and validating. This forum has been really helpful practically and pastorally - to all those going through it, keep going! I have been disheartened so many times and felt like I was facing an insurmountable wall but it was worth it to keep plugging.

 

[sunshine101]

I’m assuming an Ashurst PFO at this point because it’s been a month, anyone else not heard ? 😂

 

[Missy0909]

anyone heard from dechert post VI and written exercise for WVS?

what was the layout of the written exercise?

 

[Robot1]

Has White & Case gone MIA? I've seen so many VI invites but no single AC - correct?

Haven't heard back yet post VI so far

 

[VMS]

Haven't heard back yet post VI so far

I haven't even heard about the VI, haha.

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Has White & Case gone MIA? I've seen so many VI invites but no single AC - correct?

They are notorious for taking years to respond and for not even giving feedback even if you do the AC (I speak from personal experience just this summer )

*No hate towards the firm because I get firms are busy, but I know people who were left waiting till a week before both the winter and summer schemes to hear back post VI even though by that point the answer was obvious so it was kinda rude on W&C's part to not put them out of their misery. Similarly, I contacted the firm 5 times after my final assessment centre and interview to get my feedback and they never responded to my emails or phone calls, despite them being the ones proclaiming they would give feedback. I had hoped they would have fixed up this year but I guess not which is really sad and unfortunate.

 

[axelbeugre]

Does anyone have experience with their application for a WVS being deferred to the spring/summer?

Some firms will be very chill about it and move you to wherever you want, whereas some others will be quite strict. I would suggest to contact graduate recruitment and see what they say.

 

[Tattyasha]

Waking up on a Friday bright a breezy like, I am so not worried if I hear back from applications or not….
Every 1m 30s checks emails with knotted stomach