TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[OliviaPope]

How long does it normally take to receive blended assessment invite from Simmons? I applied a week before Christmas and haven't heard from them since

I received the link today and I applied on the 30th so I’m sure you’ll get it soon

 

[dms21]

How long does it normally take to receive blended assessment invite from Simmons? I applied a week before Christmas and haven't heard from them since

I applied in November and it took them around a week to send me the link. Christmas and the holidays may push this to be later for you.

 

[Arf1309]

Is this for spring or summer?

Summer

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Does anyone know what’s the difference between Freshfield’s Winter and Summer Intakes for direct TC?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Does anyone know if Macfarlanes accept VS and direct TC applications in the same cycle?

 

[Manuchelsout]

Simmons anything after blended test for summer

 

[Miss Chocolate]

With firms that are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, do you think my chances are extremely low if I am submitting it on the deadline day? :/

 

[Miss Elli]

I sent in my Weil app on the 7th and still haven’t received VI invite or PFO 😭

 

[lawstudent23237]

Akin PFO post-test. Really demoralising blow this one since it was a firm high on my list.

 

[BM99]

Akin PFO post-test. Really demoralising blow this one since it was a firm high on my list.

When did you do your test?

 

[sxw517]

Akin PFO post-test. Really demoralising blow this one since it was a firm high on my list.

Same, I'm guessing I don't suit their working style from the SJT questions, as I usually do reasonably well on WG tests.

 

[sxw517]

Just had a look through my feedback report from Akin and it states that one of my weak points is collaborating.

When you lot are answering SJT questions of a sliding scale and it says would you work best working alone or collaborating, what do you put.

I put the slider directly in the middle, as I see pro's and con's to both, and realistically, no one will ever be collaborating and working as part of a team for the full working week.

Interested to hear how others would approach a sliding scale in answer to this question!

 

[CarolineC]

Just had a look through my feedback report from Akin and it states that one of my weak points is collaborating.

When you lot are answering SJT questions of a sliding scale and it says would you work best working alone or collaborating, what do you put.

I put the slider directly in the middle, as I see pro's and con's to both, and realistically, no one will ever be collaborating and working as part of a team for the full working week.

Interested to hear how others would approach a sliding scale in answer to this question!

I hate slider questions - in the majority of the cases, answer would be more dependent on the context

 

[hopefultrainee888]

for those that heard back from akin - did you ever receive an email that said
"Thank you for taking the time to complete the Akin online assessment. We are currently reviewing assessment scores and will be in touch in the coming weeks to provide an update on your application.

Thank you for your patience."

 

[BM99]

Just had a look through my feedback report from Akin and it states that one of my weak points is collaborating.

When you lot are answering SJT questions of a sliding scale and it says would you work best working alone or collaborating, what do you put.

I put the slider directly in the middle, as I see pro's and con's to both, and realistically, no one will ever be collaborating and working as part of a team for the full working week.

Interested to hear how others would approach a sliding scale in answer to this question!

I haven’t received my outcome but I agree it’s very confusing. I got collaborating as my weakness too, but for strength I got inclusion, which is essentially saying I’m good at engaging with others, gather diverse views, and promoting openness. I mean, isn’t that a key part of collaborating with others as well? 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[sxw517]

I hate slider questions - in the majority of the cases, answer would be more dependent on the context

I haven’t received my outcome but I agree it’s very confusing. I got collaborating as my weakness too, but for strength I got inclusion, which is essentially saying I’m good at engaging with others, gather diverse views, and promoting openness. I mean, isn’t that a key part of collaborating with others as well? 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

Agreed, I always end up second-guessing what I have put in SJT questions, as barely any context is ever given.

& yes, leadership was one of my strengths, and surely, like inclusion, leadership requires the ability to collaborate... Oh well!

Sometimes these processes seem arbitrary.

Good luck both, I'm sure you'll hear back with good news, as they've sent today's batch of PFOs already

 

[BM99]

Agreed, I always end up second-guessing what I have put in SJT questions, as barely any context is ever given.

& yes, leadership was one of my strengths, and surely, like inclusion, leadership requires the ability to collaborate... Oh well!

Sometimes these processes seem arbitrary.

Good luck both, I'm sure you'll hear back with good news, as they've sent today's batch of PFOs already

Thanks! Also may I ask when did you go the online test?

 

[sxw517]

Thanks! Also may I ask when did you go the online test?

'Twas the night before Christmas eve 🎅

 

[ah898]

Mischon PFO. Bit of a weird one for me cause it wasn't a firm that's high up on my list, but I thought my answers were particularly good.

Starting to think there's just more and more luck involved in getting past the application stage, specially since some of the ones I have gotten past I did really quickly and they were very impersonal.

Maybe my judgement on the quality of my application is the problem.

Regardless, onto the next.

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Any news from Akin post TI?