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

[EH96]

Hi, is it better to do the Gowling Arctic Shores assessment on a phone or laptop? It says you can use either but I know sometimes the game-based assessments are easier on a phone? Thanks!

 

[GXA123]

Hi, is it better to do the Gowling Arctic Shores assessment on a phone or laptop? It says you can use either but I know sometimes the game-based assessments are easier on a phone? Thanks!

Last time I’ve done it on an iPad and it worked perfectly! Not sure about the laptop tho!

 

[F99]

Guys do you know how to navigate the A&O app, it does not let me go back and amend certain parts.

I was having the same issue!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi, is it better to do the Gowling Arctic Shores assessment on a phone or laptop? It says you can use either but I know sometimes the game-based assessments are easier on a phone? Thanks!

I think it really depends on your personal dexterity on either device. I would go with what you think you can respond to most quickly. For me, I'd do it on a tablet because I know I'll be quicker than using a mouse or touchpad on a laptop, but have a larger screen than a phone. But other people might find other methods better for them.

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Hi, is it better to do the Gowling Arctic Shores assessment on a phone or laptop? It says you can use either but I know sometimes the game-based assessments are easier on a phone? Thanks!

I find ipad much easier (so I assume phone would be equally as easy - but it might be useful to have a larger screen)!

 

[vacschemeapss]

CC app portal says it was updated today, but still no news

 

[SCN]

Does anyone have any advice for the A&O SJT test such as what advice for the numerical element of the test. Also is it like HSF SJT where there are right answers or is it like Linklaters CAPP test where it is competency-based such as looking at your com[etencies rather than a right answer. Thank you in advance for any help.

If you do their practice SJT - the questions are pretty similar style to the actual test. In terms on numerical elements, it's stuff like reading graphs, working out percentages, adding sums etc. - you'll need a calculator. Not sure if there's "right" or "wrong" answers, they're just looking for you to demonstrate the competencies they value

 

[kmax301]

CC app portal says it was updated today, but still no news

Hi, where exactly do you find information about updates?

 

[CC03]

CC app portal says it was updated today, but still no news

Hey - when did you apply?

 

[CC03]

Hi, where exactly do you find information about updates?

You can check by logging in to the CC portal, and click on your submissions and it should say something like “Updated On: XX-XX-XXXX”. It doesn’t provide a specific update but people interpret something has changed as the date changes

 

[lawpersongirl123]

Is cc rolling for 2024? when is the deadline?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

If you do their practice SJT - the questions are pretty similar style to the actual test. In terms on numerical elements, it's stuff like reading graphs, working out percentages, adding sums etc. - you'll need a calculator. Not sure if there's "right" or "wrong" answers, they're just looking for you to demonstrate the competencies they value

Thank you very much this is really helpful. Yes then I will use a calculator for the test.

 

[Anoned]

Is cc rolling for 2024? when is the deadline?

CC is non-rolling and the deadline for 2024 was 9 December.

 

[BM99]

Is cc rolling for 2024? when is the deadline?

It's not rolling. The deadline is last Thursday I think.

 

[vacschemeapss]

Hey - when did you apply?

Hey, I had applied a day before the deadline and passed the WG 2 days ago

 

[vacschemeapss]

Hi, where exactly do you find information about updates?

Hey no information is available. There's just a small detail below your application tab on portal which says when it was last updated. I reckon it means that they've last seen it today or something like that. No clue really haha

 

[BM99]

My CC application has not been updated since I received the email that I have passed the WG test and my application will be reviewed on Dec 8.

 

[A M]

CC app portal says it was updated today, but still no news

I think it shows updated today because you got your WGT Report yesterday and cleared that stage.

 

[A M]

My CC application has not been updated since I received the email that I have passed the WG test and my application will be reviewed on Dec 8.

When did you apply and when did you get the WGT Report?
Because I saw someone posting here that they got their WGT Report last friday and got an AC invite today.

 

[BM99]

When did you apply and when did you get the WGT Report?
Because I saw someone posting here that they got their WGT Report last friday and got an AC invite today.

I applied on Dec 5 and received my report on Dec 8. That's insanely fast when they only closed the deadline last Thursday and then there are AC invites today already, with weekends in the middle.