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

I applied on the 30th of December and received the test on Friday
- GOI983
- Post #7,969
- Jan 11, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Does anyone know what the BCLP test consists of?
- GOI983
- Post #7,958
- Jan 11, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

What’s the best way you practised getting better WG tests?
- GOI983
- Post #6,256
- Dec 22, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Hogan Lovells PFO post-WG applied in late November/early December for Summer/Spring VS
- GOI983
- Post #6,154
- Dec 21, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Reed Smith PFO post-SST
- GOI983
- Post #5,712
- Dec 17, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

I applied around the 18-20th of November. And thanks, same right back to you!
- GOI983
- Post #5,391
- Dec 15, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Baker McKenzie rejection received pre-WG (received at 14:51) for their spring VS
- GOI983
- Post #5,313
- Dec 14, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

I emailed them in relation to requesting my WG results, and the person who responded did not send me them. Instead, they said "we'll be in touch in due course with the outcome of your application" (this was sent to me yesterday - Monday 13th)
- GOI983
- Post #5,312
- Dec 14, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Facts. I need to know this also
- GOI983
- Post #5,100
- Dec 12, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Simmons and Simmons summer VS PFO earlier today, post-VI/WE
- GOI983
- Post #4,982
- Dec 10, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Do you think they timed it from when you clicked on the questions? Or straight after the walkthrough? I fear I spent too long on it, as I think they said it would take 45 mins...
- GOI983
- Post #4,981
- Dec 10, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Don't they send the results automatically? Or do you HAVE to reach out?
- GOI983
- Post #4,831
- Dec 9, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

How long to answer and prepare for each question? How many of the video ones in general?
- GOI983
- Post #4,747
- Dec 8, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

London, and WG was complete on the 12th of November
- GOI983
- Post #4,745
- Dec 8, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

London, and sometime in early November, however, I completed the WG on the 12th of November
- GOI983
- Post #4,740
- Dec 8, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Please answer this one question: are there motivational questions?
- GOI983
- Post #4,678
- Dec 8, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

DLA Piper PFO post-WG at 7:15pm yesterday...
- GOI983
- Post #4,677
- Dec 8, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Same! Congrats!
- GOI983
- Post #4,539
- Dec 6, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

So I did the Simmons logical and verbal reasoning tests and I think the logical one went well as far as I am aware. However, I think I may have got 3 questions wrong on the verbal reasoning test, one of which was by mistake as I thought it asked me to select two, however, I needed to select one...
- GOI983
- Post #4,097
- Nov 29, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Hi guys, Does anyone who has passed the Simmons verbal and logical tests, as well as the written exercise and video interview which includes: motivational, situational, and competency questions have any key tips/advice for me when taking it within the next 7 days? Also, you do not have to do...
- GOI983
- Post #4,091
- Nov 29, 2021
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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