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

[Jessica Booker]

Can we mention firm's podcast and the name of lawyers who were interviewed?

You can but I would really critically evaluate what it is adding to your application. Remember your application is about you, not about the firm.

 

[Palmerme1]

Anyone received outcome post CMS VI?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Anyone who attended Weil lunchtime application webinar today I missed it and if anyone made notes from the webinar would appreciate it thank you.

 

[CC03]

I received an invite to WG test a couple weeks ago

May I ask when you applied?

 

[LEL]

Oc

May I ask when you applied?

October 18

 

[Tcapplicant]

Does anyone know why Wilkie only lets you input three grades/modules for Uni?

 

[M777]

Does anyone know why Wilkie only lets you input three grades/modules for Uni?

It doesn't, you just need to fill in the first three modules then it lets you input more

 

[IJ6238]

Has anyone heard back from Taylor Wessing post application? Thanks !

Yes. Got an email late last week for GBA

 

[Zania Putri]

For everyone that was invited to CC's WG Test earlier this week and submitted their test:

1. Have you heard back on whether you're being progressed?
1(a). If so, how long was the gap from submitting your test and getting the email?

Thanks!

I haven't heard back since having done the test last Sunday!

 

[notyourcupofmilk]

Anyone heard from Irwin Mitchell post VI? (I think it didn't go that well for me but hope never dies).

Everyone is their own worst critic, so remain hopeful! Quick question how long did you get to prepare for each question?

 

[Lumree]

Yes. Got an email late last week for GBA

Congrats! Can I ask how long it took you receive it from submitting your app?

 

[Ambs123]

Yes. Got an email late last week for GBA

Congrats! When did you apply?

 

[Lawyered22]

Just completed the Mayer Brown JS. For all those who got the invite, it’s essentially a VI, written assessment & SJT rolled into one. That’s unfortunately as much info as I can give in order to preserve the integrity of the assessment and all, but preparing as you would for those individually will prepare you for it.

 

[CC03]

Oc

October 18

Thanks, only applied last week!

 

[futuretraineecity]

Just completed the Mayer Brown JS. For all those who got the invite, it’s essentially a VI, written assessment & SJT rolled into one. That’s unfortunately as much info as I can give in order to preserve the integrity of the assessment and all, but preparing as you would for those individually will prepare you for it.

Was the VI strictly scenario-based questions? That’s the impression I got from the email but just wanted to check

 

[Dwight]

When do candidates hear back about the HSF test? Took it for the summer scheme sometime ago.

 

[anon123456789]

Do you get an explicit email from HSF saying you reached the benchmark? I completed the test yesterday as I submitted my app on the deadline and have just received an email that my app is under review. Does this mean I met the benchmark? literally sat here refreshing my emails every 10 seconds after these tests 🤣

 

[Cantab_95]

is this a standard rejection email - did anyone else get this for the WS? Look like a reserve list email maybe


Thank you for your application to Stephenson Harwood. I am writing to give you an update on your application.

As you may be aware competition for places has been very strong. With this in mind, we will not be proceeding with your application for our winter scheme but would still like to consider you for our spring and summer placement schemes and for a training contract in due course.

If you no longer wish to be considered for a placement scheme or training contract please do let me know. Otherwise we will be in touch soon with the progress of your application.

Thank you for your continued patience. In the meantime, please do let me know if you have any questions.

 

[anon123456789]

Do you get an explicit email from HSF saying you reached the benchmark? I completed the test yesterday as I submitted my app on the deadline and have just received an email that my app is under review. Does this mean I met the benchmark? literally sat here refreshing my emails every 10 seconds after these tests 🤣

Scrap that, just got another email saying I passed, I could cry😭 what a relief!

 

[rose888]

Do you get an explicit email from HSF saying you reached the benchmark? I completed the test yesterday as I submitted my app on the deadline and have just received an email that my app is under review. Does this mean I met the benchmark? literally sat here refreshing my emails every 10 seconds after these tests 🤣

I just got the same email and then two minutes later another one to say I had passed the test!