TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[kitty_kat]

Hi all, if I am changing one of my module selections, when is the best time to notify the graduate recruitment team. I have only submitted my application, and have not reached the AC/interview stage yet.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Any tips for the Linklaters CAPP assessment?

Just schedule it into your diary at a time when you are at your best. There is little point trying to do it after a long day of studying or in an early morning after a lack of sleep.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi all, if I am changing one of my module selections, when is the best time to notify the graduate recruitment team. I have only submitted my application, and have not reached the AC/interview stage yet.

Only at final interview stage. It won't make any difference to your application etc.

 

[John Travoni]

Just got rejected from an AC I thought went well. Makes me feel even worse about A&O AC which went badly!

I guess its back to the drawing board for me lol

If you don’t mind me asking, what firm was the AC for?

Don’t worry, your time to shine will come v soon x

 

[Kubed]

Does the time you take affect your score for the WGT? (Linklaters)

It is untimed, so i presume not!

I'm not sure about Linklaters but just to flag that some firms do explicitly say that they take the time into account even if untimed!

 

[alicebloom]

Is the HSF report you receive after the test supposed to tell you if you've been successful or is that a different email?

 

[Nicole15]

Has anyone heard back from HSF (following tests) or Travers?

 

[GXA123]

Is the HSF report you receive after the test supposed to tell you if you've been successful or is that a different email?

different email

 

[SR99]

Just got rejected from an AC I thought went well. Makes me feel even worse about A&O AC which went badly!

I guess its back to the drawing board for me lol

The fact that you got 2 ACs is amazing in itself! It shows you have what firms are looking for - don't give up and you will most definitely get something

 

[Dfrtyh]

Has anyone done an AC with Covington please any help would be appreciated?

 

[poppyia]

Covington AC invite !!

 

[Phoenix for all]

Has anyone applied to Sidley as a graduate or career changer? I can’t seems to find anything on their website that says whether their VS is only for student…

 

[Dwight]

Any tips for the Linklaters CAPP assessment?

I did it about a week or two ago. Firstly, I would reiterate what Jessica has mentioned: do it at a time where you believe you will have optimum energy and thus focus. The test is quite long (I think the suggested time is 75-90 minutes). Secondly, the first part of the test - basically an SJT test on steroids - is something you cannot practice for and frankly, I believe, something that you shouldn't anyways. That way you give genuine and honest responses because it will have been your first time seeing these types of questions. Regarding the second part of the test, it is a small version of a classic WG test so this is the section of the test that I advise you to practice for, and there are plenty of free sources to do so online (e.g. CC free WG test).

 

[Dwight]

Has anyone applied to Sidley as a graduate or career changer? I can’t seems to find anything on their website that says whether their VS is only for student…

I might be wrong but I think firms like Sidley and Davis Polk (particularly the latter firm) prefer university students (penultimate and final year).

 

[Dwight]

Can you apply to 2 offices of the same firm in the same application cycle?

Depends on the firm. For example, I think you can with A&O but not CC.

 

[N.9]

Has anyone applied to Sidley as a graduate or career changer? I can’t seems to find anything on their website that says whether their VS is only for student…

I've applied as a graduate - check their recruitment brochure. VSs are open to graduates.

 

[M777]

Has any1 else heard from covington yet? Do they send all ACs at once followed by pfos?

 

[rb26]

Can you apply to 2 offices of the same firm in the same application cycle?

It is firm dependent. Kennedys for example, you can submit 2 applications, one for each office. Some firms allow you to pick 2 in their online application

 

[OreoShake]

Has any1 else heard from covington yet? Do they send all ACs at once followed by pfos?

I'm just assuming a PFO now. Feels bad haha

 

[lawful_neutral216]

I'm just assuming a PFO now. Feels bad haha

Same- haven't heard back anything yet