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

[imdeded]

white and case VI!!!

 

[djqb]

white and case VI!!!

Congrats! Can I ask if this is for summer or spring? And if its ok - when you submitted your app?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Well to be honest I am expecting nothing from firms I applied and did tests before January and had their deadlines around the same time.
Sometimes you just to move on for the sake of your mental health, so I am only waiting to hear from 3 firms.

I am waiting for 4 firms plus Travers Smith who ghost me every cycle.

 

[imdeded]

Congrats! Can I ask if this is for summer or spring? And if its ok - when you submitted your app?

spring! i submitted it a day before deadline (14th)

 

[SCN]

Just out of curiosity, but has a firm ever accidentally called the wrong candidate to offer them a vac scheme/TC? I don't even want to begin imagining how soul crushing that would be

 

[djqb]

spring! i submitted it a day before deadline (14th)

Thanks for clarifying!

 

[lisa0410]

Hello! Does anyone have any advice or tips on how to prep for the Simmons & Simmons AC? This is my first virtual AC so I was also wondering whether you see / interact with any of the other applicants?

 

[djqb]

Anyone heard from Dechert post written test and VI?

Hi! Are you waiting for spring or summer may I ask?

 

[ozza989]

Has anyone done the Osborne Clarke AC yet? Can you confirm if there isn’t an interview and it’s just the Watson Glaser and Presentation?

 

[imdeded]

has anyone who's done the white and case vi got any advice on what to expect?

 

[GNewick304]

CLIFFORD CHANCE 2024 TC OFFER!!!!!!!!

 

[ssolicitorz]

DEADLIINE: 6 February 2022 (GMT+00:00)

So I have to complete by saturday night, not sunday night?

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone received a VI for Kennedys TC 2023 post SST?

 

[TCApp2021]

Has anyone done the Osborne Clarke AC yet? Can you confirm if there isn’t an interview and it’s just the Watson Glaser and Presentation?

Don't they start next Monday?

 

[TCApp2021]

I have absolutely no idea! This is the first time I have got to this stage at OC. It would be strange not to have an interview at all but the recruitment FAQ page says the below:
"For the Vacation Scheme and Training Contract, the application process will involve an online application, online verbal reasoning test and attendance at an assessment day."

In their write up on the application process it says:
Assessment Centre "The day consists of a few different elements including a group discussion, a partner interview and a Watson Glaser test (an aptitude test which assesses your critical thinking ability). "

But the email received with information about the day only says the below:
"In this assessment session you'll be completing a commercial exercise (including a presentation) and the Watson Glaser test. These exercises will enable us to find out more about your business awareness and understanding, analytical skills and verbal communication."

So all-in-all, I don't know but I would expect there to be an interview at some point in the process, and wouldn't be surprised if it was during the AC session considering the length of time, 2.5 hours seems like a lot for just a commercial exercise and watson glaser, but I may be wrong!

I don't think there'll be an interview or group exercise.

When you confirm your AC slot, it says the following: The first stage of our assessment centre process is comprised of an individual commercial exercise and presentation, and the Watson Glaser test.

There however be a second AC stage where they have interviews and group exercises.

 

[SOAS22]

What office have you applied to?

Ipswich

 

[SOAS22]

What office have you applied to?

How about you?

 

[FK7991]

Has anyone received a VI for Kennedys TC 2023 post SST?

Hi, yes I got one last night for the London TC. I think they're sending them out in batches as it looks like some people received invites this morning too – good luck!

 

[TinaT]

yh offer

congratulations! How was the AC in terms of difficulty? what do you think made you succeed?

 

[lawyering]

Anyone heard from Covington?