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  1. lawstudent5533

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    what is bakers test? is it SGT/WGT/Arctic Shores?
  2. lawstudent5533

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    was it a SJT/WGT/Arctic shores?
  3. lawstudent5533

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Out of interest, say you did a TC with a firm and then decided to take a few months off between qualification and your NQ position, would this be looked down upon by firms?
  4. lawstudent5533

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Sunshinepink ^ a way better explanation than mine!
  5. lawstudent5533

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am terrible at WG so I may be completely wrong here but the statement implies that a lack of courtesy among staff is due to unsuccessful management therefore you can define managerial success by measuring how the staff interact with each other. Essentially, if staff did have courtesy amongst...
  6. lawstudent5533

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Great thank you! Worried they'd throw away my application after they saw my terrible a-level lockdown grades
  7. lawstudent5533

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How heavily does Baker McKenzie assess A-Levels? It says they look for 'good' A-Level grades, has anyone had any experience applying with not as good grades?
  8. lawstudent5533

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No worries :) I actually think AG has a lot of areas that cross with Skadden's, particularly its corporate and financial services offering, the only exception being its arbitration practice. However it is completely possible to transfer once qualified, I know many from LinkedIn who trained at AG...
  9. lawstudent5533

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm by no means qualified to give an answer here but I thought I'd share my own personal experience as it's quite similar, in the hope that it helps you :) Firstly, a massive congrats on your VS! This is a huge achievement and you should be really proud!! I was in the same boat and applied to a...
  10. lawstudent5533

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    how long is the mayer brown situational and verbal test? (not the job simulation)
  11. lawstudent5533

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    yes got a phone call yesterday

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