TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Ash2323]

Hearing all these PFOs and can only say to keep going everyone, just focus on the rest of your applications, theres still time

 

[Deleted member 31263]

Do you mind me asking when did you do the blended assessment and which office did you apply for?

I applied for London and did the assessment on the 12th of November.

 

[E_3919]

Simmons said at AC that we would hear back by 20th Nov. Is anyone else still waiting to hear back? I’ve seen some WVS invites and PFO post AC so not sure what this means.

Im in the same position as you. Still waiting to hear post AC on 2nd Nov!

 

[axelbeugre]

Has anyone submitted application to Sullivan Cromwell? Do you have any tips for the cover letter? Thanks in advance

I applied to them last year and some tips I got from future trainees was:

• Use the why law, why the firm, why me structure for the cover letter and try to be succinct (aka one page for the cover letter). This will ensure that graduate recruitment already knows that you have some of the skills that will help you to thrive as a lawyer, i.e. attention to detail (as the cover letter as to be well-written, and conciseness).
• Try to genuinely emphasise why the firm appeals to you: is it the general practice? is it the small trainee intake (which is around 5/6 each year), is it the work they do? their clients? Pick the factors that resonate with you and make sure to link them back to you. For instance, if you like the small trainee intake, I would make sure to stress how you potentially like to work in small environments as you find that these allow for a better learning opportunity and for building a good rapport with the leadership within the firm. It is important for you to find a link between the reason that you are mentioning and your interests/needs.
• Academic excellence: the firm really values academic excellence and so this is a must. This means having exceptional grades and being at the top of your classes is something that it is highly regarded. If I were you, in the why me section of the cover letter, I would highlight all your scholarship/academic awards and prizes you have won and obtained to impress them.

I hope these helps and good luck with the application!

 

[axelbeugre]

Simmons & Simmons SVS AC invite!

Congratulations!! Very well done!

 

[hannahfl]

Im in the same position as you. Still waiting to hear post AC on 2nd Nov!

Did they give you a date that you would hear back by too?

 

[E_3919]

Did they give you a date that you would hear back by too?

20th November. It’s actually so annoying they haven’t stuck to it (unless they say something in the next couple of hours!). When was your AC?

 

[Deleted member 31343]

HL Lift off PFO

i feel like all these firms have a secret gc and decided today was the day to break hearts haha

 

[hannahfl]

20th November. It’s actually so annoying they haven’t stuck to it (unless they say something in the next couple of hours!). When was your AC?

6 Nov

 

[crt1s]

Cms pfo post wg didn’t pass their benchmark
What a glorious Monday

do you mind me asking when you took the WG?

 

[crt1s]

Has anyone ever requested WG results from CMS?

Just got an email saying I didn’t meet their benchmark which is odd cus I think I’m quite good at the test and have passed it multiple times before…

Do you mind me asking when you took the WG?

 

[yasmars]

Do you mind me asking when you took the WG?

I think if they haven't emailed a rejection soon after completing the test, you can assume that you've met the benchmark

 

[ADKM]

do you mind me asking when you took the WG?

took it yesterday night and got the rejection this afternoon

 

[boom1512]

Anyone know how long Pinsent Masons take to get back to you after completing the blended assessment

Hey - is the cognitive reasoning test they use Watson Glaser?

 

[hopefultrainee888]

did you guys receive WG results from CC the same day you took the next or the next day?

 

[taliagibson]

Simmons and Travers Smith PFO

 

[hannahfl]

Simmons and Travers Smith PFO

Is Simmons post AC?

 

[taliagibson]

did you guys receive WG results from CC the same day you took the next or the next day?

I got confirmation straight away then notice of passing mine 2 days after

 

[hopefultrainee888]

I got confirmation straight away then notice of passing mine 2 days after

thank you!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

HL Lift off PFO

i feel like all these firms have a secret gc and decided today was the day to break hearts haha

So sorry 😭 when did you do the assessment?