TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Sunshinepink]

Has anyone completed the Akin assessment this week and then already been invited to do a TI?

 

[Lola333]

It appears that nobody has heard back post-WG, based on a recent response to a post in this forum. Perhaps the individual on LinkedIn was fast-tracked following an insight scheme or something (?)

Haven’t seen anything on here, the 2 I’ve seen on LinkedIn did their 1st year scheme and were campus ambassadors, so that might be why they’ve been progressed first

I've just checked and you're right - the person did the 1st year scheme. Phew!

 

[Sunshinepink]

How did everyone do with the pillars on Reed Smith's test? Not sure how they test them, as I disagree with a lot of the outcomes 🤣

What is the best way to prepare for their VI?

 

[bluebell]

I applied to Bird and Bird on the deadline and have not received an invitation to complete the Watson Glaser yet... Does anyone know how long it takes to receive one??

I only just got my invite for WG and I applied just before deadline

 

[bibss]

Waiting for my Latham PFO (I never received their holding email). Is it possible that my application got lost?🤣

 

[I’m_Batman]

Has anyone received anything from CMS post-AC?

 

[PeterParker]

Has anyone received anything from CMS post-AC?

All London applicants will hear back next week, emerging talent confirmed in ACs

 

[attempting law]

Jones Day AC !!!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

can we bring a notebook to an assessment centre? @Jessica Booker

Yes, I would bring one anyway. If there is any issue with using it for a particular assessment, the graduate recruitment team will let you know. Depending on the task, they could also ask you to remove any pages if they disclose the exercises’ content, but there is absolutely no issue in bringing a note pad (or even a laptop) with you.

 

[Legalitaly]

Has anyone completed the Akin assessment this week and then already been invited to do a TI?

Can I pm you? Just want to ask how your test went!

 

[Hana (aaah I want a TC)]

Waiting for my Latham PFO (I never received their waiting email). Is it possible that my application got lost?🤣

I didn't get it either in my actual inbox, but it appeared on the application platform! Have you checked there?

 

[Lawdolphin]

Those that have done the Reed Smith assessment, I was wondering if you knew whether they can see your screen ie if I wanted to make notes on word, can they see them? Also if I am using my phone as a calculator is that a problem? Finally, I was trying to work out if you can go in and out of the assessment as they say it doesn't need to be done in one sitting?

 

[bibss]

I didn't get it either in my actual inbox, but it appeared on the application platform! Have you checked there?

Yes, I checked the application portal - nothing there. Very odd tbf

 

[I’m_Batman]

All London applicants will hear back next week, emerging talent confirmed in ACs

Did they say what day? and do you mind me asking when you had your AC?

 

[nj3352]

whats the vac scheme to tc ratio for freshfields roughly?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi guys , if anyone has a completed the WFW VI, do you know how much time do we have to answer the questions? Thank you in advance
@Jessica Booker feel free to delete this post if I am breaching the forum rules.

Things like how much time you have to answer is fine to disclose on the forums - we just ask that people do not share the specific details of the questions posed, such as paraphrasing or posting the questions word for word.

 

[icebear]

any news from AG post London critical thinking test?

 

[RonRod13]

I think this is the acknowledgment email, the holding email reads something like this:

"The Recruitment Committee has now reviewed your application and for the short term, we would like to place your application on hold. We will consider your application further towards the application deadline, 12 January 2024, at which time we will advise you as to whether or not you have been shortlisted for interview.

Again, may I thank you for your continued interest in Sullivan & Cromwell; we look forward to being in contact with you soon."

Strange, I never got that email. Looks like im so irrelevant to S&C that they cant even be bothered to put my application on hold or even rej me lol

 

[I’m_Batman]

Strange, I never got that email. Looks like im so irrelevant to S&C that they cant even be bothered to put my application on hold or even rej me lol

I wouldn't overthink it - could be as simple as an admin issue or someone sending out their batch but someone else being off or busy with something else

 

[SirLancelot7777]

Non-law applying to VSs for the first time. I've sent off 20 applications and secured 1 VS, 7 rejections so far. Have I sent off enough applications?