TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[crt1s]

Do I need to use Freshfields full name or is just Freshfields okay?

 

[comlaw20gn]

Hi first time poster here, I have a Freshfields AC on thursday and was wondering if anyone had last minute tips?
I was also wondering if vac scheme ACs are as strict/comprehensive as TC ACs or are they generally more relaxed about it?

 

[OliviaPope]

Do I need to use Freshfields full name or is just Freshfields okay?

Just Freshfields is fine

 

[Untilwinter]

just got my feedback report for Akin
no way i am getting past test with my lowest scoring area being collaboration 🤣

 

[ADKM]

just got my feedback report for Akin
no way i am getting past test with my lowest scoring area being collaboration 🤣

One of my top strength was collaboration and I got a PFO , so don’t rule out hope just yet. Good luck 🤞

 

[ljms]

just got my feedback report for Akin
no way i am getting past test with my lowest scoring area being collaboration 🤣

I'm not going to divulge what my strongest and weakest were here in the interests of not doxxing myself, but my results are complete tripe and contradict what my background and work experience demonstrate. I hate these bs psychometric tests.

Still, my strongest areas do align with the firm's values so I hope I'm still in the running.

 

[manifestingtrainingcontract]

Quick question... Those who have received a Freshfields WG have you applied to VS and not direct TC?

As I've put them in my PFO list but just realised that they do a VS so I may still be in the running lmao

It was for VS

 

[jplaw1010]

anyone heard back from pinsents for the vac scheme?

 

[manifestingtrainingcontract]

AC’s being handed out panicked me never checked my inbox soo profusely!!

Got a notification and it was Duolingo 3 day streak has ended 🤣😞

pffft mine was puregym hahahaha

 

[manifestingtrainingcontract]

Do I need to use Freshfields full name or is just Freshfields okay?

I used Freshfields, as they refer to themselves as such. My rule of thumb with firms is to only call them by what they call themselves. So for instance, Slaughter and May never call themselves 'Slaughter' or 'Slaughter & May', or Hogan Lovells never use 'HL' as an abbreviation. But Freshfields uses Freshfields to refer to themselves pretty commonly, so it's fine

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Do graduate recruitment teams review applications in the order they received it? Is it safe to assume a PFO when I see candidates progress to the next round when they applied on the same day or later than me? @Jessica Booker

Not necessarily on a chronological order, and so you can’t really assume you have been unsuccessful just because other people have heard back.

 

[Sunshinepink]

Has anyone received AC invites for RPC? I haven't heard back post WG

When did you apply and get the WG invite?

 

[Sunshinepink]

just got my feedback report for Akin
no way i am getting past test with my lowest scoring area being collaboration 🤣

When did you take the assessment?

 

[Pennine Valley]

How much time did everyone have to complete the Osborne Clarke WG? I had 24 mins for 30 questions and theres no way that is with 25% added time 💀

 

[law2022x]

Those who got a TI with Akin, what were your strengths/weaknesses in the feedback report?

 

[yasmars]

How much time did everyone have to complete the Osborne Clarke WG? I had 24 mins for 30 questions and theres no way that is with 25% added time 💀

It was 19 mins. I found it very time pressured but the test itself wasn’t too challenging

 

[Sunshinepink]

I have a slight issue @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre I took the akin assessment on the 13th or 14th but when I did not receive a feedback report. I logged in today and it says that the 'deadline has passed'. However, I remember it saying that my assessment was submitted and they would get look over it. However, I also do not have a confirmation email. What do I do?

 

[Deleted member 30442]

Hi, I had a Summer Vac Scheme AC with a MC firm on Monday - does anyone know roughly when I can expect to hear back?

 

[yxngd2x]

Hi, I had a Summer Vac Scheme AC with a MC firm on Monday - does anyone know roughly when I can expect to hear back?

one of my boys did one Thursday last week at Linklaters and got offered on Monday but I'd say within two weeks would be likely

 

[Sunshinepink]

Does anyone know how to apply for MinterEllison's vacation scheme/training contract? I have been looking for some time