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

[John Travoni]

Has anyone heard back from W&C spring VS post application ?

 

[kmax301]

What kinds of examples help demonstrate integrity? Everything I can think of relates better to reliability than integrity.

Upholding your personal/professional norms while working is the best example IMO (with professional norms being a much better example, because, well, you are applying to a law firm. And I think it directly relates to reliability.

 

[M777]

Thanks for responding. If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?

12th October

 

[ZaraB]

How long does it take to hear back post-WG for Dentons, does anyone know?

 

[EVjuji]

How long does it take to hear back post-WG for Dentons, does anyone know?

For me a week but did not pass the WG.
(They have a very high benchmark / norm group)

 

[M777]

How long does it take to hear back post-WG for Dentons, does anyone know?

Took me about 1-2 weeks. But that might vary now that the deadline is approaching.

 

[skmx]

is it still worth applying to CMS now?

Definitely. Last year I applied a few days before the deadline and got to AC.

 

[s10]

Weil Gotshal and Taylor Wessing test invites this week!

 

[xtinew]

Received a feedback report from Clyde & Co this morning. Top strengths: learning agility, judgment. Weakest: personal responsibility.
Won't make any assumptions based on the report but I do think the results are more accurate than Linklaters' Capp.

Capp submitted Nov 20.

 

[Lumree]

Weil Gotshal and Taylor Wessing test invites this week!

Congrats! Can I ask when you applied to TW?

 

[GXA123]

this is what I get everytime I try accessing Taylor Wessing's website, what can I do to fix this? I have tried safari and chrome and my phone as well.

 

[ZaraB]

Took me about 1-2 weeks. But that might vary now that the deadline is approaching.

Thank you!!

 

[commerciallawyer123]

If a video interview is said to take no more than 15 minutes, how many questions can I expect?

 

[OB]

If a video interview is said to take no more than 15 minutes, how many questions can I expect?

I would predict probably 3/4 short questions. What firm is it and someone here might be able to confirm?

 

[ZaraB]

PFO from Dentons post WG 🥲

 

[ZaraB]

For me a week but did not pass the WG.
(They have a very high benchmark / norm group)

Sorry to hear it! I also got the email today saying I didn’t meet the benchmark

 

[pfoapplicant]

Apologies for the duplicate post, but here goes

@Jessica Booker

Hi guys - the Akin Gump application form asks candidates "What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?"
Do you think it would be okay (or even preferable) to link these back to Akin Gump (e.g. emphasise receiving high quality on-the-job training as an "important reward", then demonstrate how working at Akin Gump provides this reward)?

 

[kat_]

I know failing tests is really frustrating and demotivating but it really is so great that you have improved on your written applications this year 👏 👏 👏 I am including links to some posts with top tips and resources you can use to improve your scores when you feel ready. You've got this! 💪

1. Avni's best tips for WGs- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/watson-glaser-hints-and-tips.4328/#post-91212
2. Dheepa's best tips and links to practice tests for SJTs- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ral-discussion-thread-2020-21.2170/post-49068
3. Jessica's insight as recruiter on SJTs- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/situational-judgement-tests.1729/post-14156
4. Thread on scenario-based assessments- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/scenario-based-assessment.2367/#post-30260
5. Dan's WH Cheat/Hint Sheet- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/watson-glaser-cheat-hint-sheet.3304/
6. Links to WG practice tests- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/linklaters-2019-20-application.1653/post-30573

Thank you very much @AvniD ! this is very helpful! 😁

 

[kat_]

My application portal says 'under review', but I did not receive an email saying that or that I passed the test. I did, however, receive a test feedback report. Does that ('under review') mean that I passed the test and they are reviewing my app?

To be honest I am not entirely sure?
My portal was 'under review' until yesterday when I received PFO but I did not receive my feedback report after the test (only in the rejection e-mail). So it might be that you passed?
Last year I got my feedback report, and then a couple of days later, an email saying that I passed the test.
If that makes sense?

 

[commerciallawyer123]

I would predict probably 3/4 short questions. What firm is it and someone here might be able to confirm?

Thank you, the firm is Kirkland and they really have no other details in the invitation.