TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[sarahegxi]

Anyone heard back post Simmons AC (Bristol)? Has been over 3 weeks…

 

[Cynthia14]

Just completed a first ever Arctic Shoes for NRF and it was an experience 🤣 The face recognition one was particularly strange as there were 60 creepy faces that seemed practically identical.

I suppose you can't read too much into the feedback report at this stage? I'd say 90% of mine were in the middle, then a few to the right and a few to the left of the circles.

I feel like the test is a little bit weird 😂 but most of mine were in the middle as well

 

[Legalregal]

Does anyone have a link a handy interview prep post on here? Thanks

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Did Bakers VI earlier this morning - that was the weirdest one I've done. Can those who have done it message 😭

 

[laby201]

I feel like the test is a little bit weird 😂 but most of mine were in the middle as well

Like a lot of the tests, I can completely understand the purpose of them. The WG and Amberjack test your critical thinking abilities and how you process information, which will of course be useful in a law firm context. As much as I dislike them, the SJT provides an insight into how you'd react in what could be a real scenario you'd encounter.

However, I just don't get how they can measure about 40 different characteristics based off a handful of games which primarily seem to be to test your reactions and memory.

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

If anyone has gone to the Macfarlanes or HSF AC please PM me. I have insight on Osborne Clarke's and Burges Salmon's AC.

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Like a lot of the tests, I can completely understand the purpose of them. The WG and Amberjack test your critical thinking abilities and how you process information, which will of course be useful in a law firm context. As much as I dislike them, the SJT provides an insight into how you'd react in what could be a real scenario you'd encounter.

However, I just don't get how they can measure about 40 different characteristics based off a handful of games which primarily seem to be to test your reactions and memory.

Some of the ones aren't testing reactions or speed or even memory they are seeing whether you spot a pattern to the responses or how you approach the games strategically.

 

[jas1502]

Is there anyone I could talk to in dms about something? I'm just feeling a bit terrible atm and I don't really have people to talk to about this process. Thanks so much

 

[axelbeugre]

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre- I am preparing for an interview and I'm wondering if 3min30 is too long for the 'Tell me about yourself' question? thanks!

I personally think that giving a specific number of minutes for an answer if quite counterproductive as you will understand, as you do when you speak to your friends and family, when you speak too much. I find it hard to believe that you will understand how many minutes you have to speak when the interview is going in a certain direction. I always say that you will understand if you are speaking too much from people's faces and body language. However, if you are a numbers person I would probably say 2-3 minutes max. This can also depend on how interesting your answer is to the interviewers.

 

[GB]

Can someone please tell me if I am being inefficient but I have just made a list (it's still growing thicccc) and I have like 50 questions the CRS VI could include. Then, I have to draft rough responses that I know won't take me longer than 60-90 seconds to say. I will be honest usually I wing interviews and hope for the best so I don't know if I am preparing properly for once 💀 or overdoing it.

Any thoughts/ tips? xx

Hope you don't mind me tagging you @axelbeugre

Hi, this sounds amazing I was wondering if you would possibly mind sharing the list of questions? It sounds really helpful! Please PM me if you can.

 

[Petallove1]

Is there anyone I could talk to in dms about something? I'm just feeling a bit terrible atm and I don't really have people to talk to about this process. Thanks so much

Feel free to give me a message!!

 

[axelbeugre]

Shoosmiths is a firm of individuals, with a culture that will actively allow you to grow your skills and challenge yourself. Focusing on one previous experience (in personal, work or study), what skills have you developed that will support your career as a solicitor? (300 words)

Guys, for this question, would you explain how the relevant skill would benefit your career as a solicitor with an example? Or, would you just use a STAR structure and explain what skill you have developed through your experience?

I’m asking this since the question doesn’t say “how” will ‘x’ skill support your career as a solicitor, so I’m not sure whether to explain that or not.

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

Thanks.

I would just answer the question and so talk about one example and describe the skills you have developed through that, like communication or attention to detail, and explain how those will help you succeed in your career as a lawyer. Rather than explaining this last point with an example, you can just emphasise how these skills are fundamental for a lawyer in general.

 

[GB]

Has anyone taken the CRS VI yet? I would like some tips please

Hi I was just wondering if you had any tips or advice after taking it?

 

[GB]

Anyone with any insights into the CRS VI or Trowers & Hamlins AC? I can help you with Forsters, BCLP, Travers and Maples Teesdale.

Hi I was wondering if you had any advice on the CRS VI after completing it?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Shoosmiths is a firm of individuals, with a culture that will actively allow you to grow your skills and challenge yourself. Focusing on one previous experience (in personal, work or study), what skills have you developed that will support your career as a solicitor? (300 words)

Guys, for this question, would you explain how the relevant skill would benefit your career as a solicitor with an example? Or, would you just use a STAR structure and explain what skill you have developed through your experience?

I’m asking this since the question doesn’t say “how” will ‘x’ skill support your career as a solicitor, so I’m not sure whether to explain that or not.

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

Thanks.

Just to stress this question is asking for multiple skills but one experience that highlights those multiple skills.

But a STAR format would be the best approach to this question because it is asking for one past example. You don’t have to explain how the skills will help you as a lawyer though - I would just focus on how you have developed them.

 

[R051E]

Has anyone heard from DWF leeds? Still got nothing….

I got a VI invite last Tuesday and I know someone did for the London office too

 

[J53]

Is there anyone I could talk to in dms about something? I'm just feeling a bit terrible atm and I don't really have people to talk to about this process. Thanks so much

Whats up? pm me

 

[johnnn821]

If I am not mistaken, its midday tomorrow.

Where did you get midday from?

 

[JLaw56]

Where did you get midday from?

They said this during the Open Day but I would double-check their website.

 

[law2022x]

If I am not mistaken, its midday tomorrow.

oo ok thank you so much, would have sent it in at 11.59 pm tomo if it weren’t for you! really appreciate it ❤️