TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[PlscanIhaveaTC]

I know no news is good news but I honestly feel like crying I haven’t heard anything from any firms for 5 weeks 🤡

 

[jplaw1010]

London👍🏼

Congrats

 

[B.B.]

London👍🏼

Congrats! When did you complete the test?

 

[Lola333]

Looks like there's been a change in this mid-week then; been anxious about hearing back all day - wish they had sent round an update or something

wdym a change in this mid-week? I think you will just find out within a week of whatever day your AC was, that's what they told us anyways. a week isn't too bad to wait compared with other firms!

 

[helly1234]

Hi, I have my Willkie written exercise coming up. I learned last year that it's impossible to prepare for them but would greatly appreciate if anyone has any tips or if you could share your experience of how you found it?

 

[m1474]

Congrats! When did you complete the test?

Completed the test on Tuesday☺️

 

[Law_Between_Life]

Came to the disturbing realisation I prefer interviews with a strict time limit on VI preparation time.

 

[Pennine Valley]

Came to the disturbing realisation I prefer interviews with a strict time limit on preparation time.

I hope you haven’t posted this expecting somebody to agree with you mate

 

[Law_Between_Life]

I hope you haven’t posted this expecting somebody to agree with you mate

Absolutely not. I have become something I despise 🥹

 

[Untilwinter]

Came to the disturbing realisation I prefer interviews with a strict time limit on VI preparation time.

Agree. Those unlimited Vis make you spend an entire day on them. You feel like you can do more but is your chance of getting through the stage much higher?? Dont think so

 

[Law_Between_Life]

Agree. Those unlimited Vis make you spend an entire day on them. You feel like you can do more but is your chance of getting through the stage much higher?? Dont think so

Defending my stance.

I like how a time-limited interview requires a degree of intuition, whereas an unlimited time limit seems more like a spoken application answer (while still demonstrating yourself as engaging). I enjoy the skill of defending a position you didn't know you were going to have to defend until about 1 minute ago.

I wholeheartedly agree with your point, too. I have just done a partner interview in person at a top-ten law firm, and I can honestly say I was more uncomfortable with the unlimited time limit VI. Strange but funny.

 

[yeezyee]

i’m now nervous about addleshaw goddard for london 🫣🫣 i thought the test was not great but now there’s an AC invite already i’m like uh oh….

 

[Pennine Valley]

i’m now nervous about addleshaw goddard for london 🫣🫣 i thought the test was not great but now there’s an AC invite already i’m like uh oh….

Not worried only one person has reported an AC and the test deadline was only Tuesday.

 

[jplaw1010]

Not worried only one person has reported an AC and the test deadline was only Tuesday.

very true, wonder if they'll stagger ac invites as they go through scores

 

[Harold Gunderson]

Has anyone not received either PFO or test invite for bakers spring?

 

[LIlaw]

Does anyone know if they record your audio (as well as video) when you are doing an assessment? I often talk to myself/read myself the question a few times and wondering whether I need to stop doing that 😂

 

[jplaw1010]

Does anyone know if they record your audio (as well as video) when you are doing an assessment? I often talk to myself/read myself the question a few times and wondering whether I need to stop doing that 😂

I think they record it to make sure you arent cheating (if someone else comes in the room and starts helping you) but i doubt they sit there and watch you the entire time you prep your answer. I might be wrong but it just seems like a waste of time if they do that

 

[S87]

Looks like an Addleshaw Goddard PFO (Post-test) for me then - London office :')

Honestly?! I believe it is same for me. This is truly upsetting as I did not expect to do a critical thinking test. My app was fantastic but I am not able to pass the critical thinking test.

 

[yasmars]

Honestly?! I believe it is same for me. This is truly upsetting as I did not expect to do a critical thinking test. My app was fantastic but I am not able to pass the critical thinking test.

That’s what annoys me about this the most.

 

[SLLLAMA]

I hope there’s more AC dates for AG London as there’s spring and summer