TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Jessica Booker]

Is the Travers Smith deadline today or tomorrow? “Midnight on the 14th Jan” is a bit confusing icl

I think this will be 23.59 tomorrow. It would be pretty weird for them to close on a Saturday evening - if you were going to close on a weekend, you might as well do it on a Sunday.

 

[ellabasing]

Hi everyone! I am due to the Macfarlanes Online Assessment, however I was wondering if anyone has any advice/has done this yet. I have done a couple of the practice tests, but they don't really give any feedback so if anyone has any advice, that would much appreciated! Thanks

 

[Cynthia14]

Hi everyone! I am due to the Macfarlanes Online Assessment, however I was wondering if anyone has any advice/has done this yet. I have done a couple of the practice tests, but they don't really give any feedback so if anyone has any advice, that would much appreciated! Thanks

I think the test just testing your behaviour, because most of the parts were SJT, and the last part was similar to WG. So just be yourself is ok

 

[ellabasing]

I think the test just testing your behaviour, because most of the parts were SJT, and the last part was similar to WG. So just be yourself is ok

Brilliant, thank you! Does it include a video response section?

 

[Cynthia14]

Brilliant, thank you! Does it include a video response section?

No

 

[PlimptonWeld]

How does Linklaters use the results of the Critical Reasoning Test? Is it viewed alongside the written app? Currently at 77% at hold (pending Interview), so feeling super nervous... :/

 

[PlimptonWeld]

Has anyone heard from Freshfields for AC stage for Summers?? I did WG two weeks ago and haven't heard. My friend who applied same timeframe got a PFO apparently. Does that mean I still have a chance??

 

[NJS]

How does Linklaters use the results of the Critical Reasoning Test? Is it viewed alongside the written app? Currently at 77% at hold (pending Interview), so feeling super nervous... :/

They don't have a written app?

 

[PlimptonWeld]

Freshfields AC invite!!!! I totally just cried to my bf and my mum omg - if anyone got any tips they'd be much appreciated!!! 🥹

when did you apply out of curiosity?

 

[PlimptonWeld]

Cleary AC! Would appreciate any advice

Hey congrats! Was this for spring or summer?

 

[km_bntn]

It will apply to the vacancy you are applying to, but if this included being converted to a TC at a later date I would include this too.

Ah, thank you! I've accidentally put on 2 or 3 apps that I need one 😅 Are Grad Rec typically quick to respond if I email them about the mistake and would it adversely impact my chances of proceeding with the application?

 

[bella98]

Does anyone know if RPC recruits on a rolling basis? I couldn't find this on their website

 

[nj3352]

does anyone know slaughters final interview to places ratio? or freshfields AC to places ratio?

 

[PlimptonWeld]

does anyone know slaughters final interview to places ratio? or freshfields AC to places ratio?

I had my interview with Slaughters this week and the partner interviewing told me that it's highly competitive with only a very small cohort for summer work experience. The senior assoc. in the interview also said not to worry because she got rejected for summers but got the TC there. But would be interested in stats.

 

[bella98]

I am answering this question 'Identify a current commercial issue which is relevant to RPC. Please explain why you consider it to be significant to the stakeholders involved. (300 words max)'. However, I had a significant current issue in mind but please could someone help me with an example. For some reason, even after answering this multiple times it has thrown me off.

I've chosen the topic of AI and intellectual property rights (authorship and ownership in the context of AI-generated works, the application of copyright laws to these creations, and the challenges in patenting AI-invented products.)

 

[Jessica Booker]

Ah, thank you! I've accidentally put on 2 or 3 apps that I need one 😅 Are Grad Rec typically quick to respond if I email them about the mistake and would it adversely impact my chances of proceeding with the application?

I wouldn’t say quick to respond via email - they get a lot of emails. I wouldn’t worry about it too much, in most cases you can work out if someone wouldn’t need a visa (eg if they are studying at a U.K. university)

 

[Ghassen]

Does anyone know if RPC recruits on a rolling basis? I couldn't find this on their website

I think so. I already received a WG test invitation as a second stage, while their deadline is 15th January.

 

[bella98]

I think so. I already received a WG test invitation as a second stage, while their deadline is 15th January.

Thank youu!

I should have started the application sooner; it took me a while to answer those questions.😫 Do you think they review the application before sending the WG? I thought the test was automatic

 

[sxw517]

I'm practicing written assessments for another firm, what did the freshfields assessment entail? Are they just case studies or more on the proof-reading line?

There is a proof-reading exercise that you do in your own time. Then at the in-person AC, you have a motivational/SJT/competency interview with a partner and associate. you also have a case study interview with a partner and an associate!

 

[Ghassen]

Thank youu!

I should have started the application sooner; it took me a while to answer those questions.😫 Do you think they review the application before sending the WG? I thought the test was automatic

No the test is not automatic. The email said
“We enjoyed your application and would like to invite you to the next stage of our recruitment process…”