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

[AW_08]

Just did my MB VIs/tests! I just wanted to come on here and reassure anyone who is a little nervous (which was me before) that it's really not that bad... I actually quite enjoyed it. Good luck to anyone who's still got it to do, you've got this!!! ✨

 

[kmax301]

Hi, I just accidentally noticed that I received two tests from Reed Smith...... They are identical, and I did the first one a few days ago. I guess, I should not do it again, right? Also, should I email the grad recruiters right now?

 

[vacschemeapss]

Hey, just completed the Watson Glaser for CC 10 minutes back but haven't received any automatic email acknowledging that I have completed the test. Even portal doesn't say anything- is it normal?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi, I just accidentally noticed that I received two tests from Reed Smith...... They are identical, and I did the first one a few days ago. I guess, I should not do it again, right? Also, should I email the grad recruiters right now?

You only do 1 test. It is an admin error.

 

[hannaheshaw04]

Very very short. Did the test in like 10 mins flat and was successful go get through to the VI.

Congrats - How long did it take to get the VI invite please?

 

[F99]

Could someone pls tell me what the A&O vac scheme questions are? Cannot seem to access them until I fill in all the previous pages of the form and haven't got round to doing that yet. Thanks

 

[Vesania]

HSF PFO on a Sunday….

 

[F99]

1. Please describe the key learnings/skills you’ve gained through work experience, positions of responsibility, personal experience or extracurricular activities (250 words)
2. Outline how you would apply these skills to the trainee role at A&O, in order to be successful. (250 words)

Hey, was this after passing the test?

Thanks! Just those two?

 

[manchester12]

is CMS WG automatic?

 

[AspiringTrainee]

is CMS WG automatic?

No

 

[GXA123]

can anyone who has access to Congrapps text me please? I need help with something!

 

[F99]

Is anyone having/has anyone had a problem with the A&O application portal where it's not saving your application and you have to start again every time you log in? Or just me?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

On the A and O application page, it says that the SJT test needs to be completed before the deadline so that means we have to submit our application 48 hours before the deadline right.

 

[Anoned]

Anyone else's apply4law portal for Mayer Brown showing the test as 'in progress' after already completing it?

 

[Lawfulx]

Does anyone know how long Linklaters take to come back after the deadline?

Also if the portal says 70% completed and there's a tick next to candidate review, does that mean anything?

Last year, the furthest I got is 60% and my application was unsuccessful at candidate review stage.

 

[OB]

Anyone else's apply4law portal for Mayer Brown showing the test as 'in progress' after already completing it?

Mine did until I refreshed the page

 

[OB]

Does anyone know how long Linklaters take to come back after the deadline?

Also if the portal says 70% completed and there's a tick next to candidate review, does that mean anything?

Last year, the furthest I got is 60% and my application was unsuccessful at candidate review stage.

I’m the same too, last two years only got to 60% but got 70% and a tick now. Not sure if it means anything, nice if it did 😅

 

[Lawfulx]

I’m the same too, last two years only got to 60% but got 70% and a tick now. Not sure if it means anything, nice if it did 😅

What were your highest and lowest scoring attributes?

 

[Anoned]

Mine did until I refreshed the page

Strange, I've refreshed it a bunch and it's still showing that. Hopefully sorts it out tomorrow, cheers.

 

[F99]

On the A and O application page, it says that the SJT test needs to be completed before the deadline so that means we have to submit our application 48 hours before the deadline right.

Why do we need to submit it 48 hours before?