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

[Jennifer85]

I disagree with this as everyone receives the test that applies.

Their faq says:

“The first stage of the process is an application form, which is completed online. If successful at this stage, you will then be asked to complete a situational strengths test (SST), again online. If you meet the standard on the SST, then you will be invited to undertake an on-demand strengths based video interview. Should you be successful at this stage, you will then be invited to undertake a case study exercise. The location of the case study exercise (virtual or in person) will depend on the Covid-19 situation and government guidelines at the time of interview.”

Have more faith in yourself. If you got to that stage you have progressed.

 

[LL]

Received my feedback report for Linklaters today and had ‘respect’ as my lowest scoring attributes.

I am quite shocked because it’s actually one of my highest scoring attributes for the past 2 cycles? In real life, I can also genuinely say that respect is probably the attribute that I am most likely to possess out of all the ones they look for. It’s something I truly value and I’m always conscious of it.

Does anyone know if there’s any chance of making it to the AC with a weakness like this? Who would want to progress someone who lacks respect? Everything else can be developed, but a lack of respect seems to suggest there is something inherently wrong with my character? Maybe I’m taking this a bit too personal but I honestly have no clue what happened 😞

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

How can I prepare for an arctic shore test please

You cant really - it is game based and requires having good reflexes/memory, but nothing to prep for

 

[snailvibez]

Received my feedback report for Linklaters today and had ‘respect’ as my lowest scoring attributes.

I am quite shocked because it’s actually one of my highest scoring attributes for the past 2 cycles? In real life, I can also genuinely say that respect is probably the attribute that I am most likely to possess out of all the ones they look for. It’s something I truly value and I’m always conscious of it.

Does anyone know if there’s any chance of making it to the AC with a weakness like this? Who would want to progress someone who lacks respect? Everything else can be developed, but a lack of respect seems to suggest there is something inherently wrong with my character? Maybe I’m taking this a bit too personal but I honestly have no clue what happened 😞

did you answer the questions differently this cycle? and may i ask when did you receive the feedback?

 

[LL]

did you answer the questions differently this cycle? and may i ask when did you receive the feedback?

I honestly don’t remember my answers for each cycle, but I assume it must have been quite different.

At around 12am

 

[snailvibez]

I honestly don’t remember my answers for each cycle, but I assume it must have been quite different.

At around 12am

i see....
when did you submit the assessment?

 

[BM99]

Received my feedback report for Linklaters today and had ‘respect’ as my lowest scoring attributes.

I am quite shocked because it’s actually one of my highest scoring attributes for the past 2 cycles? In real life, I can also genuinely say that respect is probably the attribute that I am most likely to possess out of all the ones they look for. It’s something I truly value and I’m always conscious of it.

Does anyone know if there’s any chance of making it to the AC with a weakness like this? Who would want to progress someone who lacks respect? Everything else can be developed, but a lack of respect seems to suggest there is something inherently wrong with my character? Maybe I’m taking this a bit too personal but I honestly have no clue what happened 😞

I think you should not worry now. I got respect as the lowest score attribute as well. If you read the assessment report it refers Respect to the ability to consider diversity and appreciation of repetitive tasks (I don't know if it is different for your report). I don't think it is really related to your character.

I got respect as the lowest probably because I said I preferred exciting and challenging tasks much more than repetitive tasks.😅I'm quite sure I put that I like working with people from different backgrounds.

 

[LL]

i see....
when did you submit the assessment?

At around 11pm on Thursday night.

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Received my feedback report for Linklaters today and had ‘respect’ as my lowest scoring attributes.

I am quite shocked because it’s actually one of my highest scoring attributes for the past 2 cycles? In real life, I can also genuinely say that respect is probably the attribute that I am most likely to possess out of all the ones they look for. It’s something I truly value and I’m always conscious of it.

Does anyone know if there’s any chance of making it to the AC with a weakness like this? Who would want to progress someone who lacks respect? Everything else can be developed, but a lack of respect seems to suggest there is something inherently wrong with my character? Maybe I’m taking this a bit too personal but I honestly have no clue what happened 😞

Not by any means to say that this means you won’t get through… but a few people on here didn’t make it through to AC last year and had respect as their lowest attribute.

no one knows exactly how they score the SJT though so take that with a pinch of salt!

 

[TJ370]

Does anyone have Hogan’s graduate recruitment email? Can’t seem to find it

 

[unserious candidate]

Received my feedback report for Linklaters today and had ‘respect’ as my lowest scoring attributes.

I am quite shocked because it’s actually one of my highest scoring attributes for the past 2 cycles? In real life, I can also genuinely say that respect is probably the attribute that I am most likely to possess out of all the ones they look for. It’s something I truly value and I’m always conscious of it.

Does anyone know if there’s any chance of making it to the AC with a weakness like this? Who would want to progress someone who lacks respect? Everything else can be developed, but a lack of respect seems to suggest there is something inherently wrong with my character? Maybe I’m taking this a bit too personal but I honestly have no clue what happened 😞

Please try to remember that your lowest scoring attribute doesn’t necessarily mean you scored low on that attribute.

 

[GXA123]

Does anyone have Hogan’s graduate recruitment email? Can’t seem to find it

[email protected]

 

[kmax301]

Hi, which other firms use similar application systems as Linklater/Irwin Mitchell? I genuinely feel that it is a much better way to test my suitability than trying to relate my past experiences to `why commercial law`, values/areas of work of a firm.

 

[GXA123]

Hi, which other firms use similar application systems as Linklater/Irwin Mitchell? I genuinely feel that it is a much better way to test my suitability than trying to relate my past experiences to `why commercial law`, values/areas of work of a firm.

Mayer Brown and Clyde and Co

 

[BM99]

Received my feedback report for Linklaters today and had ‘respect’ as my lowest scoring attributes.

I am quite shocked because it’s actually one of my highest scoring attributes for the past 2 cycles? In real life, I can also genuinely say that respect is probably the attribute that I am most likely to possess out of all the ones they look for. It’s something I truly value and I’m always conscious of it.

Does anyone know if there’s any chance of making it to the AC with a weakness like this? Who would want to progress someone who lacks respect? Everything else can be developed, but a lack of respect seems to suggest there is something inherently wrong with my character? Maybe I’m taking this a bit too personal but I honestly have no clue what happened 😞

What are your strengths?

 

[Miki3999]

Mayer Brown and Clyde and Co

Reed Smith as well

 

[GXA123]

Reed Smith as well

PWC also

 

[LL]

What are your strengths?

Resilience and Critical Thinking

 

[F99]

Do A&O recruit mainly from Vac Schemes or is it 50/50?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do A&O recruit mainly from Vac Schemes or is it 50/50?

I suspect it’s more like 65/70% from vac schemes. It was back in my day, although that was a long time ago, but hiring numbers are still similar to what they were back then for both VS and TC.