2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Legal_rawn]

Hi guys, I'm just wondering what a typical benchmark for the WG might be - I've done all the tests I can find and I typically score 80% of the marks but I'm not sure if this is a strong score. Obviously I know benchmarks are dependent on other applicants' scores so there's no way to be sure, but can someone advise me if this is a strong score please?

80% sounds fine to me! I usually get around 90% on practice tests and I have passed the ones I have had to do for applications. I think I tend to do better when I don't over think it as well which is easier said than done

 

[Florawilliams]

Hi guys, I am planning on sending my Lovells TC app soon (it closes end of jan i think). but i was wondering if anyone knows how long it is until they send you the WG link (it is automatic i understand?) - just worried as don't want to have to do it over the xmas period ! thank you so much (but also balancing this concern with sending app in asap due to rolling basis)

 

[Anna W]

Hi guys, I am planning on sending my Lovells TC app soon (it closes end of jan i think). but i was wondering if anyone knows how long it is until they send you the WG link (it is automatic i understand?) - just worried as don't want to have to do it over the xmas period ! thank you so much (but also balancing this concern with sending app in asap due to rolling basis)

I sent my application yesterday night and received the WG link a couple of hours ago!

 

[Veep9]

Have just received an invite for the Taylor Wessing games-based assessment (thank you, Faye from the TCLA application review team!!!). The email says:

If you have motor difficulties affecting your hands (including conditions such as cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis) please also seek out advice before completing the assessment.

Please can someone tell me what the assessment involves physically? If it's mouse-work, I'll be fine, but if there's typing involved, I'll need extra time.

 

[33c]

Congratulations! May I ask is this for the Spring or Summer scheme?

Spring

 

[Ricky]

I got a WG invite for Weil today. Submitted on 17th December

Jesus, that was quick. Waiting to hear about mine. Submitted on 3rd December.

Just got the first rejection from a firm I was really interested in - Willkie after VI

This one stings a bit (a lot). I actually thought I had done quite well on the VI and was pretty pleased with my answers. FML.

 

[dosblancos7]

CMS AC invite(London!) as well.

Plus Jones Day have sent me an email indicating that they've asked my academic referee for a reference. I applied for their Winter Vac(which has passed), so am I correct to assume they are considering me for my backup option(Spring?).

 

[frow3n]

Invite to Willkie's next stage - the analytical exercise. Rather excited as they're top of my list!

 

[AS2000]

I got a WG invite for Weil today. Submitted on 17th December

Congratulations! I was thinking about applying to their Spring Scheme but was worried it was already filled up.

 

[manchunited]

Hi! Does anyone know to whom should I address Freshfields Motivational Letter?

 

[OB]

Hi! Does anyone know to whom should I address Freshfields Motivational Letter?

If I’m not mistaken, it’s a personal statement so doesn’t need to be addressed to anyone?

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

Hi! Does anyone know to whom should I address Freshfields Motivational Letter?

Nobody - just launch straight into the paragraphs

 

[OB]

Have just received an invite for the Taylor Wessing games-based assessment (thank you, Faye from the TCLA application review team!!!). The email says:

If you have motor difficulties affecting your hands (including conditions such as cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis) please also seek out advice before completing the assessment.

Please can someone tell me what the assessment involves physically? If it's mouse-work, I'll be fine, but if there's typing involved, I'll need extra time.

I played the game on my phone (for a different firm but believe it’s the same test) and it involved a lot of fast clicking. I believe that would probably be the case if it was done on the computer (or fast tapping of keys on a keyboard). I would definitely talk to grad rec before you do it!

 

[Legal_rawn]

Have just received an invite for the Taylor Wessing games-based assessment (thank you, Faye from the TCLA application review team!!!). The email says:

If you have motor difficulties affecting your hands (including conditions such as cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis) please also seek out advice before completing the assessment.

Please can someone tell me what the assessment involves physically? If it's mouse-work, I'll be fine, but if there's typing involved, I'll need extra time.

From what I can tell it seems to be similar to the PwC one. I am pretty sure it was mostly clicking there was no typing of long paragraphs. Hope that is some sort of help!

 

[Veep9]

I played the game on my phone (for a different firm but believe it’s the same test) and it involved a lot of fast clicking. I believe that would probably be the case if it was done on the computer (or fast tapping of keys on a keyboard). I would definitely talk to grad rec before you do it!

From what I can tell it seems to be similar to the PwC one. I am pretty sure it was mostly clicking there was no typing of long paragraphs. Hope that is some sort of help!

Thank you, both!

 

[Florawilliams]

Weil assessment centre for the spring VS! so happy! if anyone has any tips i would massively appreciate it

 

[Florawilliams]

I sent my application yesterday night and received the WG link a couple of hours ago!

ahhh thank you for responding! no way! how long do you get to complete it?!

 

[Kablahc]

I am trying to fill in Boodle Hatfields application form but when I put in 'Work History' and any work that is 'Present' the thing goes red Anyone else had this issue with apply4law?

Omg yeah I had this same problem!!! I just put the same month as I started my work then wrote (Oct-Present) in the description!

 

[Celestie]

Omg yeah I had this same problem!!! I just put the same month as I started my work then wrote (Oct-Present) in the description!

THANK YOU!! I sent an email to grad rec showing them the issue and highlighting the certain jobs I am still working. I thought it was my laptop having a brainfart

 

[Florawilliams]

Weil assessment centre for the spring VS! so happy! if anyone has any tips i would massively appreciate it

does anyone think i should do an early slot? because it is rolling - i booked a later one and worried?