TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Thanks for the advice Jess. Just wondering though, will it look more unfavorable if I am to only disclose the mistakes after progressing as it could seem as if I omitted to correct myself in order to avoid being looked at unfavourably?

It’s completely up to you if you want to disclose earlier, I just don’t think there is any issue in doing so until you know whether your application has been successful to the next stage (especially if it is at the early stages). I don’t think it has any implications for when you disclose in the stage between applying and having a decision on your initial application.

 

[lawapplicant]

Irwin Mitchell rejection post-test

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If I were to disclose now, should I put it in the "additional information" section of the submitted application or send an email to GR?

If you can update your application, then just update the educational section. There would be no issue if you can update the application. If you can’t update the application, then email graduate recruitment.

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Loved the friendly but not so friendly reminder from Gowling about the test 🤣

 

[lawapplicant]

Loved the friendly but not so friendly reminder from Gowling about the test 🤣

Such a patronising e-mail:

'I am e-mailing to remind you of the upcoming deadline for the Arctic Shores Behavioural Based Assessment, which you were invited to complete via e-mail from Arctic Shores on Thursday 30 November.

"Getting things done" is one of our CORE Competencies and good time management is a key skill for any successful Lawyer. Therefore leaving this to the last minute and then encountering technical issues for example would be unwise. We strongly encourage you to complete this well in advance of the deadline, to ensure there are no issues.'

 

[addy2004]

Irwin Mitchell rejection post-test

when did you do the test? I'm waiting to hear back

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Hi - just to confirm, is that for tests passed within one application cycle? Or a 12 month period?

Update: Just emailed HSF grad rec. This is only for those attending the first-year workshop or if you are a campus ambassador.

"If you are a current Campus Ambassador or attended a First Year Workshop 2023, you will not be required to re-take the online assessment portion of the application. If this applies to you, please email [email protected] to confirm."

 

[lawapplicant]

when did you do the test? I'm waiting to hear back

Thursday lol.

 

[Deleted member 32324]

Thursday lol.

Very rude email and they should know that they sent it later on Thursday and only gave 3 working days to complete it (the second of which being today). Not a good look on the firm.

 

[erderlylars]

Also received a Willkie written exercise invite, any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Heya was just wondering how long it took post VI to hear back?

 

[futurelegallyblonde]

Hi all, does anyone know where to find any HSF practice tests? I can't seem to find them anywhere.

 

[Filia]

Loved the friendly but not so friendly reminder from Gowling about the test 🤣

I thought it was an outcome email and jumped, only to realise this haha!

 

[Z48]

Hi all, does anyone know where to find any HSF practice tests? I can't seem to find them anywhere.

Hub | HSF Practice Assessment | SOVA Assessment Centre

 

[futurelegallyblonde]

Hub | HSF Practice Assessment | SOVA Assessment Centre

Thank you so much!!

 

[SonM]

Pwc pfo post test

 

[CocoChanel]

Very rude email and they should know that they sent it later on Thursday and only gave 3 working days to complete it (the second of which being today). Not a good look on the firm.

Genuinely surprised at how passive aggressive and unnecessary it is. Wonder what grad rec was thinking when they drafted that email then hit send

 

[aishaslm]

CMS WG invite! (small win haha)

 

[bella98]

Guys😭 I applied to HL for the summer vacation scheme a month ago and I have not yet received the Watson Glaser!! I emailed Graduate recruitment last Monday but I have not heard back - anyone in the same situation? What should I do?

 

[Deleted member 9747]

Guys😭 I applied to HL for the summer vacation scheme a month ago and I have not yet received the Watson Glaser!! I emailed Graduate recruitment last Monday but I have not heard back - anyone in the same situation? What should I do?

When I asked they said that they had not sent the test to candidates and will do in December. I had thought I applied to the winter scheme but I must be wrong

 

[bella98]

When I asked they said that they had not sent the test to candidates and will do in December. I had thought I applied to the winter scheme but I must be wrong

Thank you for letting me know, I thought there was something wrong with my application 🙈