TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Winter]

Hi guys

For anyone who has done both the Simmons & Simmons online assessment and the Reed Smith one, would you say they are similar? (trying to figure out what the Reed Smith online assessment is like) Thanks!

It is yes! Goodluck

 

[Winter]

Hi, how do you know if you have passed the test?

I don’t think you do until you progress to next stage. From old posters, it seems those with above average were still rejected. They probably read your report in conjunction with application.

 

[bella98]

It is yes! Goodluck

is it verbal and numerical reasoning? I haven’t done the Simmons one🥹

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Hi, how do you know if you have passed the test?

idk, I just got my report, don't know if I passed.

 

[Z48]

Hi, how do you know if you have passed the test?

When I failed in the past I got told the next day, before I even got the feedback report. I think if you pass the benchmark then they review it and your application together, but you still might not get through to the next stage

 

[Winter]

is it verbal and numerical reasoning? I haven’t done the Simmons one🥹

With SJT too yeah

 

[lawtrainee]

When I failed in the past I got told the next day, before I even got the feedback report. I think if you pass the benchmark then they review it and your application together, but you still might not get through to the next stage

That is good to know - thank you

 

[bella98]

When I failed in the past I got told the next day, before I even got the feedback report. I think if you pass the benchmark then they review it and your application together, but you still might not get through to the next stage

Did you hear back after the test? I took the test and got the feedback report at the beginning of December😫 it’s taking so long
I’m not too confident anyway because I got “average” for everything lol
So unless they really like my application, my chances are not too high

 

[princess sparkle]

Any advice for Davis Polk's interview?

 

[lawtrainee]

Does anyone know if the Freshfields TC app closes tonight at 11.59 or tomorrow at 11.59?

 

[GWJlaw]

Does anyone know if the Freshfields TC app closes tonight at 11.59 or tomorrow at 11.59?

Tomorrow, 18th of Jan.

 

[affidavid]

if you're a non-law final year planning to do PGDL, when should you apply for a TC? I'm just applying for vac schemes rn, but some places automatically put you forward for TC like Kirkland. Can't you just apply for them next round (autumn/winter 2024) while doing the PGDL?

 

[Z48]

Did you hear back after the test? I took the test and got the feedback report at the beginning of December😫 it’s taking so long
I’m not too confident anyway because I got “average” for everything lol
So unless they really like my application, my chances are not too high

I just heard back a couple weeks ago and applied in October, so they might not have got to yours yet!

 

[EliteWhovian]

At least you guys got average for your Mayer Brown test... *Nervous smile*

 

[legallybrunette8]

anyone heard from pinsent masons this week for vac scheme? saw a few people got replies yesterday for TCs

 

[unknownnn7372]

How long does W&C normally take to reply? I applied end of October and still haven't heard back. And has anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells post WG?

 

[law2022x]

Anyone with a Gibson Dunn offer?

 

[Untilwinter]

At least you guys got average for your Mayer Brown test... *Nervous smile*

Im with you. Got below average for interpretation😂 i have pretty good wg score i swear

 

[EliteWhovian]

Im with you. Got below average for interpretation😂 i have pretty good wg score i swear

🤣🤣 same. My results are so weird

2 above, 1 average, 2 below smh

 

[Tamaranou]

Reed Smith PFO incoming…. that Feedback report was brutal 😭 How do they even assess the pillars?? I feel awful.

Oh no, I’am sorry to hear that! How was the online assessment & online interview? Do you have any advice for me? Thank you!!