Hey @Jaysen could you give a rough timeline on when your likely to update the hogan Lovells directory please? As I really need to get a move on with drafting my answers, sorry to be a bother!!
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Not at all - and probably contributed to why I got rejected, but it was 8 August, applications opened on a rolling basis on 1 August.
Do you mean you think got rejected because you applied 7 days after the application window opened? I doubt they’re THAT rolling, I applied last year a week before the deadline and got rejected only 4 weeks later. Could be different this year though.
At least one firm I am applying to has 'numerical and verbal reasoning questions' as part of their application process. Can people recommend some good resources/websites to practice and improve?
I am looking at AssessmentDay's numberical and verbal resources. But any other suggestions would be appreciated.
I am looking at AssessmentDay's numberical and verbal resources. But any other suggestions would be appreciated.
I have another question about online assessments. CMS's application process involves a Critical Thinking test, which I believe to be a Watson Glaser Test. Can anyone confirm this for me?
I attach the link here for the page on which CMS lists a 'practice test', meaning you can click on the test and take a look
All the best wishes,
SC
I attach the link here for the page on which CMS lists a 'practice test', meaning you can click on the test and take a look
All the best wishes,
SC
Was the first question more of a Yes/No, or did it allow you to fully list your PGDL including individual module marks?
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Still working on finalising the last part, but it will be ready soon. (I will send an email when it's live!)
Does anyone know if any law firms actually look at the content of your submitted tasks on Forage virtual work experience programmes?
I read somewhere that that do have access, but probably don't look at your submitted answers. I may be very wrong, of course. I made sure that all my submissions were fairly polished, just in case!
I mentioned one I had done on an application form and another completely different firm I applied to asked me about it and clearly knew what the tasks were (obviously couldn't access my answers) but did ask me about how I approached something as a non law student!
In that case, I don't think you would need to include it again in another section, but I don't think it would be detrimental to your application if you did include it
If the PGDL page is an entirely separate section, then I would probably not include it again under academicsGood morning,
When drafting work experience for law firms app. Is it always better to specifically tailor it ( highlight a core value or skill the firm needs and mention how it is related to your experience) e.g ‘I have developed communication skills through… which is a core value that is valuable to xxx firm.’
When drafting work experience for law firms app. Is it always better to specifically tailor it ( highlight a core value or skill the firm needs and mention how it is related to your experience) e.g ‘I have developed communication skills through… which is a core value that is valuable to xxx firm.’
No, I don't think you need to add that this is a core skill the firm looks for in its trainees, as this will be known to those reading your application, and you should aim to make the most of your word count!
However, if there is a specific way in which your skills matter to the firm, this may be worth emphasising! For example, for firms with very small trainee intakes (1-8), I found myself emphasising how my experiences as the only junior member of the team would assist me, and therefore I specifically pointed out that a very small trainee intake at XXX firm would mean that I'd often be the only junior member in their teams
In general, though, you won't need to state something like "Attention to detail is a core skill for a trainee at XXX" firm. Only provide an explanation where you think the link is not clear without one!
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