TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[saminoriya]

How to prepare for group debates in the Assessment Centre?

 

[Apple]

How to prepare for group debates in the Assessment Centre?

I feel like these are quite difficult to prepare for but also relatively straightforward. Try to contribute a few substantive points, do not be overbearing, include other people. You can also volunteer to keep time or refer the group back to remaining time if it doesn't look like you are on track.

 

[sjr22]

Has anyone here done a Hogan Lovells AC? I saw it was 4 hours long, and I'm a bit confused as to the structure

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Guys I am beginning to really stress about my winter vac scheme applications.
Dechert- done by written assessment almost 3 weeks ago and no news
W &C- Applied in September but no comms since then
H&L- Applied in September but no comms since then (done the Waton Glacier test)
Covington- No comms since application
Ashirst- No come since application

should I assume I have been rejected from the ones I haven't heard from since application cos some people on here have done AC's for the firms already!!

hahahah exactly in the same position except replace W&C and Covington with Cleary and Burges. Waiting for Winter schemes is so painful

 

[V2002]

Has anyone heard back from Burges Salmon today about the Assessment Center?

 

[yeezyee]

is it a bad thing to prioritise vs/tc apps over open days rn? my time off from work is finite and i’d rather prioritise vac schemes/interviews over open days? i’ve done some online events and met a lot of firms during uni last year, but i’m worried im putting myself at a disadvantage by not doing lots this year?!

 

[lawyersum]

Anybody who has done the DLA Watson Glaser - is it particularly hard or just the normal level of difficulty for a WG? (if that makes sense lol)

 

[helloj]

Anybody who has done the DLA Watson Glaser - is it particularly hard or just the normal level of difficulty for a WG? (if that makes sense lol)

From my experience, it was a pretty standard Watson Glaser test!! I scored averagely and made it to the next round!

 

[helloj]

Has anyone here done a Hogan Lovells AC? I saw it was 4 hours long, and I'm a bit confused as to the structure

Have you received an AC for the winter vac scheme? Sorry for asking!

 

[lawyersum]

From my experience, it was a pretty standard Watson Glaser test!! I scored averagely and made it to the next round!

Thank you!!

 

[lolasparks]

Latham & Watkins Open Day Invite, the fact we had to do a test, application questions and VI. I'm about to make the most out of this😂

In case anyone is wondering, got my invite today. For the test I got strengths in analytical/complex thinking and self motivation, weakness in effective communication

 

[bangarangbass39]

Following on from this post, does anyone know the resit policy for the SQE at firms you’ve applied to?

I’ve not applied to S+M but I know of a friend who has been allowed to resit.

SQE Resit Policy by Law Firm

Hi everyone, One of our members started this thread and were a little worried to keep it up in case there was any risk for them as an applicant. I'm taking it over as I appreciate the concern. I know there is a lot of worry about how law firms view the SQE (and what happens if you don't pass)...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[AlarmedBookkeeper448]

Hi everyone

has anyone received the link for the Freshfields application masterclass, i received an email confirming my registration but not the link to the call, would anyone be able to help ?

 

[bobjeff]

Hi everyone

has anyone received the link for the Freshfields application masterclass, i received an email confirming my registration but not the link to the call, would anyone be able to help ?

same here - can't find any joining link.

 

[lawyersum]

Hi everyone

has anyone received the link for the Freshfields application masterclass, i received an email confirming my registration but not the link to the call, would anyone be able to help ?

Same here!

 

[Lopez2017]

Has anyone heard back from Burges Salmon today about the Assessment Center?

Not yet. Will lyk

 

[studenttolawyer]

Has anyone received the Watson Glaser from Hogan Lovells Lift Off scheme? How long did it take for them to send it?

An update - WG received yesterday. Deadline in 7 days.

 

[buibuui]

Not yet. Will lyk

Me neither. Holding my breath lol.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

The open day is on Thursday Nov. 7th but they said that they would circulate details today xx
Checked my spam and all but have it received anything:/

I wouldn’t expect anything until close of play today.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

is it a bad thing to prioritise vs/tc apps over open days rn? my time off from work is finite and i’d rather prioritise vac schemes/interviews over open days? i’ve done some online events and met a lot of firms during uni last year, but i’m worried im putting myself at a disadvantage by not doing lots this year?!

This is not an issue at all - a lot of successful candidates will never have applied to or attended an open day and just have other evidence of their motivations and pursuit of the career.