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

[Nicole15]

Grad rec for Reed Smith sent me two SST tests by mistake. I completed one but the system says I have another outstanding... I've emailed grad rec. Will this be an issue?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi guys.

After a tremendously long journey, I finally secured a vac scheme at a top American law firm!

My question is, since many schemes overlap, how normal is it to ask for deferring a winter vac scheme offer to the spring?

Most winter schemes overlap, so that is why I am wondering. I also don't wanna ask this question unnecessarily to risk being 'disinterested'.

Any tips are warmly welcomed

From a recruitment perspective it is quite normal/regular for people to either ask for a deferral or move across to a TC recruitment process instead.

However, be mindful that firms will know that this is on the basis that you are doing another VS with another firm, and that other firm is likely to make you an offer before you do the VS with the firm you are asking for a deferral. They therefore see it as risky that you may not join the later scheme. Given that they may say no to any requests you have - so you should be ready for that situation.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Grad rec for Reed Smith sent me two SST tests by mistake. I completed one but the system says I have another outstanding... I've emailed grad rec. Will this be an issue?

No

 

[Nicole15]

No

Thank you, Jessica.

 

[Lumree]

Has anyone previously completed the first-round video interview with the GR at BCLP? If you have, could you pls dm? I could really do with some advice and help please.

Have you been invited recently? Either way, congrats!

I received my feedback report from the tests a few days ago and been waiting to hear back since!

 

[Lumree]

I’m pretty sure I completed the test like 3 weeks ago.
And quick tip, after speaking to a bunch of GR, they stated that if you ever come across an SJT that has a critical thinking or reasoning section in it at the end, if you ever get critical reasoning/thinking as one of your strengths, you’re almost guaranteed to get through to the next stage.

good luck btw x

Lol I got critical reasoning as one so I hope you’re right!

 

[psr23]

Has anyone completed the EY job simulation and received an email confirmation? I haven’t had one come through

 

[GXA123]

Grad rec for Reed Smith sent me two SST tests by mistake. I completed one but the system says I have another outstanding... I've emailed grad rec. Will this be an issue?

I have the same

 

[GXA123]

How long dos it takes HL to send WG or respond for the summer scheme?

 

[JM1998]

Has anyone completed the EY job simulation and received an email confirmation? I haven’t had one come through

I didn’t get a confirmation email but the portal should update saying it’s been completed

 

[kat_]

I didn’t get a confirmation email but the portal should update saying it’s been completed

Has anyone completed the EY job simulation and received an email confirmation? I haven’t had one come through

I haven't completed it yet. Is it ... difficult?

 

[JM1998]

I haven't completed it yet. Is it ... difficult?

I found it pretty straightforward. It took me closer to an hour though rather than 30 mins. It said 30 on the portal but leave 60 mins when you actually start the test

 

[GXA123]

Hiya I did Hogan AC on Tuesday and was offered the winter VS the next day!

On a side note - just want to say thanks to everyone on here and all the valuable content. This is my first ever cycle and I had no idea what a vac scheme was or how to approach any of this stuff even 3 months ago. I've literally looked at every single thread over the past 3 months and every resource on here and been to every virtual event I can and been meticulous with my approach (i've had a diary with what I'm doing each day dependent on deadlines etc. from August 25th that continues through to December).

If anyone has any questions defo message me as I'm keen to give back. I know how alien the process looks, particularly if you're a non-law student (or non-law grad like me!). However, it makes a lot more sense once you drill down to what law firms are actually looking for and what exactly you are looking for.

Congrats, how many firms did you apply to?

 

[JM1998]

Has anyone completed the EY job simulation and received an email confirmation? I haven’t had one come through

Could you find the SJT feedback? It said on the email it was available on the portal but I can’t find it

 

[gg332dd]

Anyone know which firms have relatively 'generic/easy' applications? I am currently working full time and unfortunately barely have any time to write applications, let alone do research into v niche questions on some apps.

 

[psr23]

Could you find the SJT feedback? It said on the email it was available on the portal but I can’t find it

Yeah my SJT feedback isn’t in the portal either

 

[kat_]

I found it pretty straightforward. It took me closer to an hour though rather than 30 mins. It said 30 on the portal but leave 60 mins when you actually start the test

Thank you!

 

[S87]

I received the DLA automatic WG? Any tips?

 

[Veep9]

This happened to me, just shoot them an email with the screenshot. They should have your results.

Thank you! How long did it take them to respond? I’m so nervous!

Grad rec for Reed Smith sent me two SST tests by mistake. I completed one but the system says I have another outstanding... I've emailed grad rec. Will this be an issue?

I have two too. Are we sure they’re not different tests?

 

[psr23]

Anyone heard back from Linklaters? Definitely thinking PFO now