TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[bobjeff]

anyone know how A&O's recruitment process works in terms of rejections/ACs?

 

[safari3]

Has anyone heard back from bird and bird? Regarding the video interview, has anyone done it yet?

I did mine this weekend. Haven’t heard back yet.

 

[Deleted member 30442]

Nope no news since 15tg oct!!!

I did my written exercise on 15/10. Have practically given up with Dechert at this point ha

 

[Boating]

Jones Day post AC PFO and A&O post app PFO, flopping like Mbappe at Madrid rn

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I did my written exercise on 15/10. Have practically given up with Dechert at this point ha

I’m in the same boat, why haven’t they responded to hs

 

[001hussa]

I did mine this weekend. Haven’t heard back yet.

How did it go? What questions did they ask u? I heard they have a bank of qs so anyone can get random qs.

 

[LawyerUpPal]

Jones Day post AC PFO and A&O post app PFO, flopping like Mbappe at Madrid rn

I mean, did JD give anyone a VS? 😂😂

 

[johnnn821]

Has anyone heard back for Weil's Insight Day happening on the 20th?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Any updates from Cleary (Winter) or Weil and Kirkland (Spring)?

 

[Simi.O]

Hogan Lovells PFO Post-WG earlier today

same

 

[adomz]

Anyone else still waiting to hear from W&C for winter scheme?

 

[Amma Usman]

Does anyone have any resources for the Watson Glaser that they feel really made a difference?

@Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman

Hey @user9809. When I was applying to firms that required the WG, I made use of the TCLA WG Crash Course. I had personally struggled with understanding the nuances of the test, but the course really helped! There are also a few practice tests on Assessment Day and Job Test Prep which helped me as well. Furthermore, some firms such as Clifford Chance offer practice tests on their graduate recruitment website.

 

[Simi.O]

HL rejection. Ridiculous. I submitted a great application. I assume I passed the Watson Glaser given the lack of reason in the email. I do not know what these firms look for. I’m happy to compare my HL answers with anyone via DM.

same , send me a dm

 

[Simi.O]

Anyone else still waiting to hear from W&C for winter scheme?

meeeee, haven't heard back since the VI, and as some ppl already have offers im scared

 

[adomz]

meeeee, haven't heard back since the VI, and as some ppl already have offers im scared

Ahhh, sorry to hear!! I had my AC 2 weeks ago, but surely they should’ve got back to you by now omg

 

[sammm10101]

are WFW applications rolling?

 

[safari3]

How did it go? What questions did they ask u? I heard they have a bank of qs so anyone can get random qs.

They tell you in the email exactly what competencies they’ll be asking questions on so I was able to prep fully for 2/3 then only got thrown off by 1 Q, but only because I used all the good facts for the Q before. I’m a bit of a waffler though so not too sure how I did overall.

B&B has been so good with navigating applicants through each stage of the app process (unlike 99% of firms) so I wouldn’t worry too much if you get the invite. Good luck!

 

[Simi.O]

I thought my application to Burges Salmon was quite amazing, but got rejected, if anyone that got an AC INVITE is kind enough to share what theirs looked like pls dm . I got a W&C VI i'm also happy to share what mine was like for anyone interested.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Anyone else still waiting to hear from W&C for winter scheme?

do you think they advent got back to us because they are considering us for spring?

 

[Amma Usman]

Rejected from A&O Summer Vac scheme after a 3 month internship at their Paris Office (which they extended because they liked me!).
I got a near perfect SJT and have perfect grades + double first at Oxbridge
Mad that there's not even any feedback !

Hey @wanttosolicit . I am sorry about the rejection. I understand how frustrating that can be given your past experience with the firm. However, please do not let that put you down. A three month internship at the firm positions you as a candidate well-versed to apply to many other firms. The experience you have gained will contain a lot of transferable skills you can use in future applications - so aim to clearly highlight your motivations and competencies at the application stage. I believe due to the length of your internship, a direct TC application could also be beneficial for you to apply for in the future. An exposure to the Parisian legal market also broadens your understanding of the globally interconnected nature of law firm’s operations. Goodluck with the applications, we’re rooting for you !