TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Untilwinter]

Anyone heard back from latham after applying on the 10th (extended deadline) except those who got a pfo on the 15th??

 

[sibs23]

I felt the same way for a period. Like other than practice, practice, practice (JobTestPrep has a lot of practice WGs), there isn’t a lot more you can do.

I think they’re a test where unless you’re naturally inclined to them, you struggle regardless of the amount of practice you put in. Honestly, if you feel they continually let you down in applications, I would just focus on firms that don’t use the WG as part of their recruitment process (and that’s the majority).

If you focus on firms that use SJTs or no tests at all, it may put you in a better position as there’s nothing worse than spending hours on an application only to not even have it reviewed due to a weak WG. Best of luck!

I would agree with laby201 and I found that keeping notes by the side of me about the "rules" for each section of the test really helped me to maintain focus and follow the correct thought process for the question types.

 

[Zaakir]

Latham AC - thank you TCLA!

spring or summer?

 

[Tintin06]

Latham Summer VS AC

 

[lonelycruise]

Starting to lose my will with the WG test 😭 every PFO I’ve had this year has been because of this test and I felt like I had really improved with it and have made use of resources recommended by everyone. Clutching at straws but does anyone have any recommendations to improve? It feels like my biggest hurdle in apps and it’s started to become really disheartening that I can’t meet a % in a test 😭😭 at this point will pay a lot of money for a good resource

I'm neurodivergent so I find that time-pressured cognitive assessments aren't well-suited to my particular strengths. That's why I've only applied to US firms as very few have tests like these; would recommend going that route if you know WG isn't your bag. Work smarter, not harder! ☺️

(Crucially, be kind to yourself -- I know so many bright people who've flopped the WG test on *multiple* occasions). 🤍

 

[kcr]

spring or summer?

Summer

 

[BM99]

Anyone received AC for Latham Spring?

 

[Untilwinter]

Latham Summer VS AC

Could I ask when did u apply?

 

[flower]

Latham Summer VS AC

Congrats! May I ask when your AC is?

 

[Ash2323]

Anyone else's Goodwin app changed since yesterday? Its saying i submited for "2024 Either Vacation Scheme" since yesterday, even though i applied on the 14th Dec?

 

[Zaakir]

Summer

do you know if anyone else got an AC?

 

[Zaakir]

Latham Summer VS AC

what was your feedback for the SJT?

 

[Tintin06]

Could I ask when did u apply?

September.

 

[Tintin06]

Congrats! May I ask when your AC is?

January 15th.

 

[addy2004]

Anyone know how to approach 'Tell us what a commercial lawyer does' questions? Like what structure to use and what they're looking for us to say?

 

[Manuchelsout]

Anyone know if getting 5/6 out of 10 in the feedback report for simmons is good enough

 

[Manuchelsout]

me too! And my results weren't even that great in the end 😭 I think I much prefer drafting applications.

Hate these tests more than WG

 

[lawtrainee]

Do you think with Latham that they are handing out summer AC invites before Spring?

 

[lawyerletsgo]

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

I have an Akin test due on Sunday and am unsure of what to expect for the first module "Module 1 - you will gain an insight into a trainee’s role at Akin and have an opportunity to experience what it might be like working within the organisation. "

Do you have any insight or tips on how to prepare for this section?

 

[Zaakir]

Do you think with Latham that they are handing out summer AC invites before Spring?

looks like a few have got offers thus far for both, which is strange- we are going to have to wait and see