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

[CC03]

Anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie (spring) and DLA Piper (summer)?

 

[SCN]

Does Simmons only view your app if you've passed their SJT or do they look at apps and SJT together?

 

[Cantab_95]

Anyone been sent the WG from Clifford Chance? Also had anyone heard from Akin Gump?

 

[Anoned]

Does Simmons only view your app if you've passed their SJT or do they look at apps and SJT together?

I believe they look at the app and SJT together as their first stage.

 

[djqb]

BM Watson glazer only (haven't done it yet)

Have you been sent the WGT itself? I only got an email which said they would send the WGT in the coming working days

 

[CC03]

Does anyone know if DLA Piper provides you your Watson Glaser test result?

 

[S87]

Does anyone know if DLA Piper provides you your Watson Glaser test result?

I do not know, but I sent them an email requesting my WG results because I need to know what I am doing wrong.
I am going to send my request 3 times, if they do not answer then I am going to send a freedom of information request. How am I supposed to improve if I do not know my mistakes?

 

[CC03]

I do not know, but I send them an email requesting my WG results because I need to know what I am doing wrong.
I am going to send my request 3 times, if they do not answer then I am going to send a freedom of information request. How am I supposed to improve if I do not know my mistakes?

Tell me about it! I just sent them an email, I will let you know if they respond back. Maybe you can contact - [email protected]

She’s the GR manager I believe. Hope that helps

 

[djqb]

I do not know, but I sent them an email requesting my WG results because I need to know what I am doing wrong.
I am going to send my request 3 times, if they do not answer then I am going to send a freedom of information request. How am I supposed to improve if I do not know my mistakes?

This is the issue with a test like the Watson Glaser - it's impossible to know with 100% certainty which exact questions you're getting right and wrong - to protect the integrity of the test.

I've found that my score only improved after having subscribed for paid WG resources which tell you exactly where you're going wrong with a detailed answer key. Nevertheless, there are a few free tests online that actually give you an answer key explanation for where you're going wrong!

 

[S87]

This is the issue with a test like the Watson Glaser - it's impossible to know with 100% certainty which exact questions you're getting right and wrong - to protect the integrity of the test.

I've found that my score only improved after having subscribed for paid WG resources which tell you exactly where you're going wrong with a detailed answer key. Nevertheless, there are a few free tests online that actually give you an answer key explanation for where you're going wrong!

Hi Daniel,

I get your point and I am more or less aware of what sections need more work. My results are not bad but I get nervous when I have to perform the actual live test. However, I find discouraging to not know what I am doing wrong in that particular circumstance.

 

[djqb]

Hi Daniel,

I get your point and I am more or less aware of what sections need more work. My results are not bad but I get nervous when I have to perform the actual live test. However, I find discouraging to not know what I am doing wrong in that particular circumstance.

Completely agree and empathise - have been in the same position!

 

[Strugglinglawstudent]

Dentons WG invite for spring vac.

 

[ZaraN]

Is this for the summer scheme? I'm still waiting to hear back

Hi, it's direct TC so dw!

 

[ZaraB]

Dentons WG invite for spring vac.

Well done!!🤩 when did you submit your application if you don’t mind me asking? I

 

[raz]

Hi! I'm new to this forum and very glad it exists

Background: Biology graduate based in London looking to become a patent/IP attorney (need anymore info, let me know!)

I wanted to get some guidance from those who can provide some.

I recently applied for the Bristows STEM IP Workshop and received an email today to let me know that I have not been successful to attend. I thought it went okay. I was a bit nervous and just am generally, but prepared my answers for each question and thought I did well at answering each one, although for two of the questions I was quite brief.

Has anyone applied for a Bristows workshop this year and able to offer some tips on what they did to get through and what they may not have done well to get them through?

Also, does this mean I am automatically disqualified from applying for their TC as I would be noted on their system as having failed getting through to the workshop?

Also, anyone know of any other IP law firms based in London?

Any help and guidance would be really helpful!

Thanks!

 

[OB]

Hi! I'm new to this forum and very glad it exists

Background: Biology graduate based in London looking to become a patent/IP attorney (need anymore info, let me know!)

I wanted to get some guidance from those who can provide some.

I recently applied for the Bristows STEM IP Workshop and received an email today to let me know that I have not been successful to attend. I thought it went okay. I was a bit nervous and just am generally, but prepared my answers for each question and thought I did well at answering each one, although for two of the questions I was quite brief.

Has anyone applied for a Bristows workshop this year and able to offer some tips on what they did to get through and what they may not have done well to get them through?

Also, does this mean I am automatically disqualified from applying for their TC as I would be noted on their system as having failed getting through to the workshop?

Also, anyone know of any other IP law firms based in London?

Any help and guidance would be really helpful!

Thanks!

You could look at firms such as Kilburn & Strode who do patent/trade mark attorney specific grad schemes!

 

[Jessica Booker]

I do not know, but I sent them an email requesting my WG results because I need to know what I am doing wrong.
I am going to send my request 3 times, if they do not answer then I am going to send a freedom of information request. How am I supposed to improve if I do not know my mistakes?

They won’t be able to provide you this detail even via a subject access request unfortunately. The firm will only have access to your test scores, not which questions you got right/wrong.

You can try the test provider, but I think they would only send you your test report.

 

[skmx]

Has anyone heard back from CMS post-VI?

 

[GOI983]

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 both the VI and written exercise with the ability tests (i.e. verbal/logical reasoning) in one go right?

Responses would be helpful!

 

[Strugglinglawstudent]

Well done!!🤩 when did you submit your application if you don’t mind me asking? I

Thank you so much! I applied last Sunday ish I think