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

[Asil Ahmad]

I wonder if they like people they will make offers for 2024 as well

Who knows

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I didn’t realise the number was that low - makes me think that I should have applied for 2024!

I think it is because that might just be for the normal TC for 2023 and not include the ignite TC.

 

[AW_08]

invite to MB JS! ✨

 

[ZaraB]

Also got invited to the MB JS!!

 

[kat_]

What sort of test is the MB test? As in is it SJT? Verbal reasoning? WG?

 

[ZaraB]

What sort of test is the MB test? As in is it SJT? Verbal reasoning? WG?

2 tests in one essentially - SJT followed by verbal reasoning

 

[kat_]

2 tests in one essentially - SJT followed by verbal reasoning

Thank you!!

 

[jellybelly123]

Does anyone know if Irwin Mitchell recruit on a rolling basis? Thanks

 

[WillF]

Including some links below that I think will be helpful to you-

• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/watson-glaser-hints-and-tips.4328/#post-91212
• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/watson-glaser-cheat-hint-sheet.3304/
• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....s-2019-20-application.1653/page-30#post-30573

All the best for your tests! Please reach out here on the forum if you have any questions or need any help

Thanks so much!

 

[Veep9]

Does the Irwin Mitchell form have no questions?

 

[Haris]

Yes! But I passed the WGT in 2019

Congrats! So just to clarify, am I correct in thinking that Clifford Chance won't ask an applicant to do a Watson Glaser Test again if they have passed it in any previous application cycle?

 

[AspiringSol]

Congrats! So just to clarify, am I correct in thinking that Clifford Chance won't ask an applicant to do a Watson Glaser Test again if they have passed it in any previous application cycle?

I think when I talked with GR, they mentioned you must have passed it within the past two years? I am not completely sure though - it might be longer according to the website!

 

[JunLee2808]

Does the Irwin Mitchell form have no questions?

There are no questions, but it sends you a link immediately after to take an online assessment from what I know/remember.

 

[Haris]

I think when I talked with GR, they mentioned you must have passed it within the past two years? I am not completely sure though - it might be longer according to the website!

Ahh ok, I passed it in 2019 for SPARK but when I applied for the 2023 TC this year, I ended up creating a new account on Taleo as I didn't think it mattered. And since then I have received the 'profile of interest but no Watson Glaser yet' email. Do you think it is worth emailing the Graduate Recruitment team about this? Thanks

 

[Veep9]

There are no questions, but it sends you a link immediately after to take an online assessment from what I know/remember.

Thank you! What kind of test is it? Apologies if it’s obvious, neither the grad recruitment site nor chambers student seems to say.

 

[F99]

I suspect we’ll hear something after they decide who to invite to AC among the people that already got the WG. 🙏🏻😊

Yeah, just a question of when that will be I guess 😄 Hopefully soon as people only get 5 days to do WG 🙏

 

[hannaheshaw04]

Does the Irwin Mitchell form have no questions?

It's straight to a strengths based test (like Reed Smith) and then VI if successful

 

[R1a01]

Has anyone done the test for BCLP? If so, any tips on how I could prepare?

 

[hannaheshaw04]

Hi, does anyone have an idea on how to approach this question please?

Which of our values (trust, respect, innovation, collaboration) resonates with you the most and how does that set you apart from the rest? (250)

@Jessica Booker

 

[ssolicitorz]

Hi, Was slightly unsure how to approach Bird & Bird's questions and what exactly they were answering for... these are the 2 questions I was confused about:

1) Based on your research, what do you understand to be the biggest opportunity for one of the sectors in which we specialise?
Is this question asking what the biggest opportunity is for the tech industry for example in general or what is an opportunity that Bird & Bird can take advantage of in the tech industry? What should the tech industry focus on? Or what Bird & bird should focus on in the tech industry?

2) In your view, what will be the greatest innovation to influence the firm in the next 5 years and why?
What is the greatest innovation that will impact the way law firms are structured or the way its employees will work (for example new AI, document drafting tech etc) or what is a big innovation in the world in general that will bring in a lot of work for the firm?

Hope this makes sense and would appreciate if people could share how they are approaching these questions as I am super unsure