TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[rn7]

Hi all,

Not sure if this has been discussed before but is the Freshfields WG invite automatic, or is it only sent after an application is read and progressed? I applied for the Winter TC intake if that matters.

 

[SalmaNasser]

is mayer brown's test post-app automatic?

no it is manually sent

 

[Manuchelsout]

Hi all,

Not sure if this has been discussed before but is the Freshfields WG invite automatic, or is it only sent after an application is read and progressed? I applied for the Winter TC intake if that matters.

They are non rolling

 

[Z48]

Hi all,

Not sure if this has been discussed before but is the Freshfields WG invite automatic, or is it only sent after an application is read and progressed? I applied for the Winter TC intake if that matters.

They read applications first but they’re non-rolling so you probably won’t hear back till after the deadline

 

[SAlegal]

DLA VI! submitted WG on 04/11/23

 

[Kodak123]

Confused, a bit I scored 29/40 on Linklaters WG but was in 44th percentile. How exactly does it work for them!

 

[Tintin06]

Akin test invite

 

[coucou]

Has anyone else received an email from W&C following the VI asking for feedback on why they didn't complete the VI? I did complete it so I'm wondering if this is an error

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Confused, a bit I scored 29/40 on Linklaters WG but was in 44th percentile. How exactly does it work for them!

The percentile is based on where you rank against other candidates.

Therefore if purely on how many questions you get right, 55% of candidates you are benchmarked against would have scored higher than 29/40.

Alternatively, the way the test is scored could mean that they either put a higher weighting on certain questions or assess things which “wrong” answer you go for which means the raw score of 29/40 doesn’t necessarily mean much.

 

[trainee_00]

Anyone heard back from Dechert after VI for WVC?

 

[Kodak123]

The percentile is based on where you rank against other candidates.

Therefore if purely on how many questions you get right, 55% of candidates you are benchmarked against would have scored higher than 29/40.

Alternatively, the way the test is scored could mean that they either put a higher weighting on certain questions or assess things which “wrong” answer you go for which means the raw score of 29/40 doesn’t necessarily mean much.

Thank you so much! This definitely clarified it!

 

[axelbeugre]

but if there isn't a space for explanation?

I would put it in the additional information section which every application should have or, otherwise, I would email graduate recruitment

 

[Apple]

@Jessica Booker Im still waiting for an answer post WG from HL. Lots of PFOs recently. Generally speaking, is it getting a bit late to not expect a PFO, or is it still worth holding out for?

 

[Amjaya]

At this point should I just assume the W&C WVS as a PFO. I know some people are still receiving invites but I don’t understand ? The WVS is soon.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

At this point should I just assume the W&C WVS as a PFO. I know some people are still receiving invites but I don’t understand ? The WVS is soon.

I reckon if we dont hear by next week then v well consider a pfo

 

[Kodak123]

At this point should I just assume the W&C WVS as a PFO. I know some people are still receiving invites but I don’t understand ? The WVS is soon.

Yeah I’ve assumed it’s a PFO

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hello I saw that you decided to apply to a few firms. What changed your mind? Just wondering if you spoke to any firm/firms and they advised against the SQE paralegal route for any particular reason. Thanks

Mean this the nicest way possible it is none of your business and for your information Ashurst I submitted over 2 months ago and did their case study today.

 

[lawapplicant]

Mean this the nicest way possible it is none of your business and for your information Ashurst I submitted over 2 months ago and did their case study today.

you gotta be fake nice on here bro or all the anonymous hypocrites will jump on you.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Mean this the nicest way possible it is none of your business and for your information Ashurst I submitted over 2 months ago and did their case study today.

if it's nobody's business why are you announcing that you might go down SQE paralegal route to this entire forum as a "PS"?

being rude on a law firm application forum and being here 'for the memes' seems like a fruitless use of your time to be completely honest.

 

[lawapplicant]

if it's nobody's business why are you announcing that you might go down SQE paralegal route to this entire forum as a "PS"?

being rude on a law firm application forum and being here 'for the memes' seems like a fruitless use of your time to be completely honest.

If Asil had said this response in person, would you have started an argument with him?