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

[F99]

And apologies if this has already been asked, but for Linklaters does anyone how the Capp assessment is weighted compared with other components e.g. WG?

 

[anon123456789]

And apologies if this has already been asked, but for Linklaters does anyone how the Capp assessment is weighted compared with other components e.g. WG?

I've got a feeling Capp is weighted more heavily than WG, I believe I've seen on here people who have done well on the WG not making it to AC because of Capp but that's just a speculation

 

[F99]

I've got a feeling Capp is weighted more heavily than WG, I believe I've seen on here people who have done well on the WG not making it to AC because of Capp but that's just a speculation

Ok thank you It seems like since stripping down their application form to just basic info (no work exp questions etc) Linklaters have very little to go on before inviting candidates to AC. But I guess that just means they place more emphasis on candidates' performance in these tests!

 

[refy]

Invite to Slaughters summer vac scheme interview 😭 Is there no case study this year, as the email didn’t mention it?

 

[anon123456789]

Ok thank you It seems like since stripping down their application form to just basic info (no work exp questions etc) Linklaters have very little to go on before inviting candidates to AC. But I guess that just means they place more emphasis on candidates' performance in these tests!

I agree! I thought not having to input any work experience at all this year would make their lives a lot harder. But they must be looking for a very specific type of candidate that the Capp is well designed to select.

 

[M991]

Hello @Jessica Booker!

Hope you're well.

I wanted to ask how should I approach a VS application question like this: "Please outline your personal achievements, interests and positions of responsibility. How do you think they may be relevant to the pursuit of a career in law."

In my answer, should I be saying that this particular skills is relevant for a "trainee" at that particular firm, a "solicitor" or just a "lawyer". Or it does not matter at all and I am just overthinking?

 

[Legal Chick]

What are some of the strengths people got in the Linklaters Capp to progress to the next step? How are they weighed?

 

[OB]

What are some of the strengths people got in the Linklaters Capp to progress to the next step? How are they weighed?

In previous years I got motivation and resilience and was unsuccessful. This year I got critical thinking and excellence.

 

[Niloufar Nateghi]

In previous years I got motivation and resilience and was unsuccessful. This year I got critical thinking and excellence.

I got motivation and resilience for mine this year🤦‍♀️😢

 

[OB]

I got motivation and resilience for mine this year🤦‍♀️😢

Honestly I'm not sure what they even look for so might depend on the lowest scoring attributes too and a mix of the WG!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hello @Jessica Booker!

Hope you're well.

I wanted to ask how should I approach a VS application question like this: "Please outline your personal achievements, interests and positions of responsibility. How do you think they may be relevant to the pursuit of a career in law."

In my answer, should I be saying that this particular skills is relevant for a "trainee" at that particular firm, a "solicitor" or just a "lawyer". Or it does not matter at all and I am just overthinking?

As it says a “career in law” it doesn’t need to be specific to a trainee nor the firm, but I would try to apply it to a career as a commercial solicitor.

 

[kat_]

What are some of the strengths people got in the Linklaters Capp to progress to the next step? How are they weighed?

last year I had resilience and critical thinking and was unsuccessful

 

[GXA123]

Can anyone recommend good courses or certificates to take that would be beneficial for paralegal roles?

 

[skmx]

Can anyone recommend good courses or certificates to take that would be beneficial for paralegal roles?

I wouldn’t spend money on courses/certificates (unless they’re free ofc). But look at firms that prefer to take on graduates i.e DAC beachcroft and widen your area of interest. Areas like family/corporate/real estate always tend to require experience but you could have less entry requirements for more niche areas

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can anyone recommend good courses or certificates to take that would be beneficial for paralegal roles?

I don’t think there is really anything like this, unless it’s the GDL/LPC/SQE. Some paralegal roles may require specific knowledge related to that practice area, but I really can’t think of any certificates/courses outside of the legal training that have been required for general paralegal roles.

 

[hellovacschemes]

For Reed Smith, am I correct in thinking that the deadline (today) is just for the application form and not the situational strengths test?

 

[S87]

For Reed Smith, am I correct in thinking that the deadline (today) is just for the application form and not the situational strengths test?

I think it is both

 

[ellwilsen]

I submitted my BCLP test over a month ago and am still yet to hear back. Is anyone else in the same boat?

 

[F99]

For Linklaters Capp what have been people who got through to the AC had as their lowest scoring attributes? It seems like there are some skills from their framework which they value more than others?

 

[Kubed]

I submitted my BCLP test over a month ago and am still yet to hear back. Is anyone else in the same boat?

Is this for their summer vac schemes? I was in the same boat last year - did the tests in November and then heard back right at the end of the cycle (March), at which point the first interview and AC were in quick succession. So don't give up hope yet!