TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[TC seeker]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica！For the work experience part， do we need to use bullet point or write as paragraph？

 

[sunshine101]

I did the Ashurst tests in September. How likely is a PFO for the WVS at this point?

I’m in the same boat, I think the reality is that they would have surely gotten back to us by now having seen people get AC’s and interviews!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica！For the work experience part， do we need to use bullet point or write as paragraph？

In a CV, bullet points. In an application form, full sentences/paragraphs unless there is the functionality to format bullet points into the application form (eg a button that allows you to format the text box, a bit like this forum).

 

[Deleted member 28914]

I’m in the same boat, I think the reality is that they would have surely gotten back to us by now having seen people get AC’s and interviews!

I don't understand what the point is of leaving rejections to the very last moment 😪

 

[DKLaw]

Burges Salmon WVS PFO

 

[islasorna]

I need to complete my DLA VI by Thursday but really can’t shake my nerves. I’m worried it’s going to reflect when I talk and I have no idea how to deal with it — any tips, please?

I feel like no matter how much I prepare, there’ll be a random question pop up of which I don’t know the answer, and it’ll completely throw me! I’m trying to be confident, but would really appreciate any help.

Hey, how did your VI go? I have a couple days left to do it but I keep putting it off because my nerves are getting the best of me!

 

[TC seeker]

In a CV, bullet points. In an application form, full sentences/paragraphs unless there is the functionality to format bullet points into the application form (eg a button that allows you to format the text box, a bit like this forum).

thanks!

 

[mkt]

Is K&E for vs rolling

 

[Boating]

Anyone know if its still worth applying to DLA?

 

[sibs23]

Massively struggling with the 100 character limit to the question about how I’ve showed improvement since my last application for Taylor Wessing 😩so painful!

 

[lawapplicant]

Massively struggling with the 100 character limit to the question about how I’ve showed improvement since my last application for Taylor Wessing 😩so painful!

Tick the boxing saying you haven’t applied before.

 

[sibs23]

Tick the boxing saying you haven’t applied before.

I’ve done a VS with them previously which I’ve mentioned in my work experience section

 

[AK001]

Wondering how many marks people get out of Simmons' online test? I got a low percentage for some of the areas but thought the test wasn't super difficult. Would be gutted to have made the effort for 4 vi questions only to find out I failed the benchmark for the test part haha

Massively struggling with the 100 character limit to the question about how I’ve showed improvement since my last application for Taylor Wessing 😩so painful!

It's actually so jarring that we're expected to provide a detailed/personalised answer for each question in 1000 characters or less...

 

[sibs23]

It's actually so jarring that we're expected to provide a detailed/personalised answer for each question in 1000 characters or less...

As frustrating as it is, I think I just have to accept that they don’t want a detailed answer

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

It's actually so jarring that we're expected to provide a detailed/personalised answer for each question in 1000 characters or less...

You can always signpost to other information in your application.

 

[jnice]

Anyone know if its still worth applying to DLA?

Yes! I applied on 8 November last year, and got a place on their 2023 Summer Internship!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

White & Case rejection post app for Winter VS

 

[lawapplicant]

No way Burges Salmon make you do WG at the AC LMAO. we just did one for the first stage as well.

 

[missingh]

Hi! Bit of a panic- my VI seems to be frozen on the example question and no matter how much time has passed there is no button to proceed to the next stage of the interview. I have reloaded the page and even restarted my laptop but it is still stuck on the example question. The email address for the VI software help blocked my message which is just great. I've emailed grad rec but I know they get a lot of emails so I'm not sure if they will see it in time... has anyone else had this problem before?? I'm really keen on this firm and I feel so disheartened that I'm having so many technical issues, I really hope it hasn't saved my attempt like this

 

[bibss]

White & Case rejection post app for Winter VS

On a Sunday?😧