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  1. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I see Eversheds Sutherland have the same application questions as last year (and I think going back a few years before too). Is there any advice anywhere on how to approach these and what they are looking for? Given they’ve been the same for a few years I haven’t found much, and the firm...
  2. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got Pride, Growth Mindset and Efficiency as my strengths and ‘preference to be relaxed and informal’ as my weakness. Haven’t heard back from the firm but I applied in September so assuming PFO.
  3. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone received a PFO post-app from BCLP? Or do they only get back to those unsuccessful after the deadline?
  4. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all- I’m wondering if anyone has some advice on applying to Taylor Wessing? I’m especially interested in what they look for in the cover letter and how’s that’s different to ‘What motivates you for a career in Law at Taylor Wessing and what key skills would you bring? {provide answer of 2500...
  5. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Trowers and Hamlins winter insight day invite!
  6. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just got an invite too and feeling the same! 🏆
  7. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back from Cooley about the virtual open day coming up?
  8. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The website says ‘We’ll read applications as they come in but won’t fill our assessment centre places before the deadline closes.’ I take that as possibly rolling, as it implies they may allocate some AC places before the deadline. Would be interested to know if anyone has heard otherwise.
  9. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I can relate- I actually like doing the Watson Glaser, it’s my favourite test. The one I cannot stand though is Artic Shores game-based assessments. They really suck!
  10. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Dentons post-app? I think their test isn’t automatic?
  11. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The good news with these is that multiple answers may be correct (at least the case for AG practice), so not as bad as it seems. In this case weak, and very weak?
  12. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone had a rejection from BCLP, and didn’t get an interview?
  13. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think they say on their website something along the lines of ‘we don’t fill all our places before the deadline’. I interpret this to mean they are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. However, since they are having technical issues with their automatic test, there‘s probably no rush to...
  14. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got a rejection for an Open Day for a firm last year but was successful in applying for their Vacation Scheme. Sometimes firms have limited Open Day places (especially in-person) or may be looking for different criteria. If it’s your top firm, I would say definitely still worth applying for...
  15. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Are people who have applied to Osborne Clarke still waiting for their online test? I got their email saying they were having technical problems two weeks ago now, and have had no follow-up since.
  16. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For me so far it’s Hogan Lovells, BCLP, Addleshaw Goddard and Osborne Clarke. Waiting to hear back from all of them, and still waiting for the test from OC.
  17. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Best way of describing it is like a Watson Glaser on steroids! You can’t go back and review your answers (it seems). I like the WG, but the Addleshaw Goddard test is tough.
  18. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It’s automatic but I think it’s likely they don’t send them out at weekends. I applied on a Friday and got the test on a Monday.

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