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

[Abii]

I've just been invited to an assessment centre with Irwin Mitchell (YAY!!) (Manchester office for anyone still waiting!)

however, they've only given one date and it conflicts with an LPC exam. They have said on the email that if unable to attend the allocated date it is unlikely they will be able to make other arrangements.

What should I do? @Jessica Booker is it likely that I would be able to resit the exam in summer so I can attend the assessment centre?

I had a similar issue with an LPC exam and my provider basically said tough luck - if I choose not to sit the exam I'd have to apply for a concession for absence and the exam board may not accept that as a valid reason so I may fail the assessment and then have to take it as second attempt showing as a resit on my transcript and the various capping implications that that would have on the final grade. Instead I spoke to the company whom the interview was with and they were very understanding and offered me an alternative date.

 

[olivia123]

HL AC invite!! 🥳

 

[legalgemma]

Congrats!!! What dates are available?

Thank you! 8th March

 

[lawcurious]

I wouldn’t really ask this. Answer length should be the same whether the interview is 15 minutes or 45.

okay noted - thank you!!

 

[B A]

Anyone still waiting for a post-app response for Gibson Dunn (Summer vs)?

 

[xtinew]

I kindly asked Pinsents for an update on my AC by email just because I need to travel for my next in-person AC and I would withdraw the in-person one if Pinsents gives me an offer. Ideally, this wouldn't happen too close to the assigned day (this Thursday).

They haven't gotten back to me since I sent the email Thursday of last week. Would I be able to give them all a call tomorrow morning because of the urgency? @Jessica Booker

edit: my AC was on Feb 9th

 

[GXA123]

I kindly asked Pinsents for an update on my AC by email just because I need to travel for my next in-person AC and I would withdraw the in-person one if Pinsents gives me an offer. Ideally, this wouldn't happen too close to the assigned day (this Thursday).

They haven't gotten back to me since I sent the email Thursday of last week. Would I be able to give them all a call tomorrow morning because of the urgency? @Jessica Booker

could you please update me on when they are willing to come back? I am also waiting for them to get back.

 

[A92167!8]

could you please me update me on when they are willing to come back? I am also waiting for them to come back.

Same haha

 

[manchester12]

I just finished Kirkland's TC interview yesterday and I keep feeling anxious over how I did and the result etc., even though I thought that the interview went well. How do you cope with the post-interview stress??
I also realised that I forgot to put my name on the written exercise (the interview was in office) and I emailed HR about it but I think it exaggerated my stress even more.

I had an Ac last week, and I thought it went really badly! I literally spend all weekend pacing over questions rewording them ect and it was so stressful. I would say try and distract yourself if you can, going out with friends/ family ect or even watching Netflix. Also whenever you catch yourself getting anxious try and reframe your thoughts to “I tried my best and the outcome is out my hands now ect.” I found myself not even realising I was thinking about it and going over it.

It’s really stressful, but I ended up getting the offer! Hope everything goes well for you!

 

[JadeWadey01]

What happened with the diversity fellowship?

They didn't send out emails at all on the supposed deadline, but they did emai the day after saying they were taking longer to make their decisions. But bare in mind this was was a completely different recruitment team. But it could be down to there being too many apps.

 

[Anoned]

Hey @Jessica Booker, If you're feeling ill on the day of an assessment centre (currently got COVID), is it fair to caveat this to your interviewers at the start of the interview? I feel as though it may impact my performance but at the same time I don't want to sound like I'm just making any excuses etc.

Do you have any thoughts?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Hey @Jessica Booker, If you're feeling ill on the day of an assessment centre (currently got COVID), is it fair to caveat this to your interviewers at the start of the interview? I feel as though it may impact my performance but at the same time I don't want to sound like I'm just making any excuses etc.

Do you have any thoughts?

I had covid on my assessment day and the first thing I did was contact Grad rec who said they’d let the team know (it was too late to get my date changed). Although I didn’t mention it at the beginning of my interview, I did throw in a comment when asked why I’d make a good trainee I said my resilience and drive like doing this AC with Covid!

 

[Anoned]

I had covid on my assessment day and the first thing I did was contact Grad rec who said they’d let the team know (it was too late to get my date changed). Although I didn’t mention it at the beginning of my interview, I did throw in a comment when asked why I’d make a good trainee I said my resilience and drive like doing this AC with Covid!

That's great thanks for letting me know!

 

[therealellewoods]

I just got the test invite from Cooley!

 

[HopefulForALawJob]

Cooley WG test! 10pm wow, have faith everyone, they're clearly still sending them out!

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Cooooooley WG!!

 

[therealellewoods]

Cooley WG test! 10pm wow, have faith everyone, they're clearly still sending them out!

Cooooooley WG!!

They must have sent them all just now right? So they did make the deadline they set themselves but literally at the last minute lol 😂

 

[AAA_a]

Cooley invite as well!!!!

 

[lawpersongirl123]

Haven’t got the cooley invite, did everyone get the email at 10 on the dot? So i can just lose all hope instead of refreshing constantly!!

 

[lawstudent04]

Does anyone know what would happen if your placement clashed with yo ur graduation ceremony? I.e. would need one day off from placement to attend