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

[F99]

No it is weird I hope they still give me 48 hours to do the test.

That's strange - I think you will still get 48 hours to do it though, and it only takes around 40 mins. As long as you complete it before the deadline!

 

[vacschemeapss]

Any CC updates?

None at all since passing wg. Cant wait

 

[Asil Ahmad]

That's strange - I think you will still get 48 hours to do it though, and it only takes around 40 mins. As long as you complete it before the deadline!

Thank you for this and I hope so but we will see.

 

[deckoking123]

After being rejected post-VI/SJ for the winter scheme from Clyde & Co have sent me a TI invite for the spring/summer schemes? anyone else get that today?

 

[Veep9]

Has anyone applied to Bird & Bird for Spring and just not heard anything? I applied end October/first week November I think, so wondering if my application has just been lost.

 

[tt_xo]

Does Simmons invite a lot of people to their video interview?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

WG invite for NRF ⭐️

 

[Veep9]

WG invite for NRF ⭐️

Here, too! (Phew! I worked hard on that cover letter.)

 

[kmax301]

I’m not sure but on the job board there are separate vacancies for the 2023 and 2024 TC.

I wouldn’t read into why you haven’t heard back yet - they’re a small grad rec with so many schemes/initiatives on the go. They simply may have not even started looking at 2024 TCs yet!

Now im genuinely curious about the 2023 intake! I’d like to apply for 2023 but I’ve never seen this option (I’m not going to do it now but I'm asking so that in the future I do not lose an opportunity again). Where should a look?

Got a fairly positive feedback report on the Reed Smith SJT but was told today I failed? Baffled

I’m sorry to hear that. May I ask you for which scheme you applied?

 

[eellla1]

Do you guys know if NRF WG invite is automatic and if not how many of applicants do you think get invited?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Here, too! (Phew! I worked hard on that cover letter.)

Agreed and well done! It was definitely my favourite application! Glad it got through the initial screening!

 

[Veep9]

Do you guys know if NRF WG invite is automatic and if not how many of applicants do you think get invited?

It's not automatic. I was rejected pre WG last year and the email says "passed initial screening".

 

[tc.la.vs]

just got NRF wg test too! so thrilled lol even though its so early in the stages

 

[Anoned]

How do you get better at passing SJTs? I always pass WG but SJTs are a nightmare

Have a look at the qualities/ skills that firms look for in their trainees. I would recommend doing the HSF practice SJT as well, it gives you the right answer and, most importantly, why each answer is right (I know it's one firm but they look for similar stuff tbh).

Link- https://careers.herbertsmithfreehills.com/uk/grads/what-we-look-for

 

[refy]

What percentile do u have to be for Links to get to AC generally?

 

[Rob93]

What percentile do u have to be for Links to get to AC generally?

I think I've heard of people around ~30th getting through. WG is a very minor component for Links, CAPP is the main driver of their decisions

 

[Jessica Booker]

What percentile do u have to be for Links to get to AC generally?

Its been reported that people in the 20-30th percentile range have got through to AC.

 

[Dwight]

Still haven't heard from Weil re WG test - really hope that does not mean a PFO.

Do they send WG in batches or all at once?

 

[SCN]

How do you get better at passing SJTs? I always pass WG but SJTs are a nightmare

I would look at what trainees are allowed to do/not allowed to do. For example, the question might ask how you would react to a client asking you to amend and send back documents, and your first reaction might be to complete it as asked and send. But as a trainee, your work is checked by an associate so the more appropriate answer would be to draft the changes and get someone to check it before sending. So, what might seem like the "right" answer (like it makes you seem proactive, engaged and intelligent) might actually be ineffective!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

I would look at what trainees are allowed to do/not allowed to do. For example, the question might ask how you would react to a client asking you to amend and send back documents, and your first reaction might be to complete it as asked and send. But as a trainee, your work is checked by an associate so the more appropriate answer would be to draft the changes and get someone to check it before sending. So, what might seem like the "right" answer (like it makes you seem proactive, engaged and intelligent) might actually be ineffective!

This reminded me of an SJT I just did! definitely agree with that rationale as often the “right” answers feel counterintuitive.