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

[oldafstudent]

Hey everyone, I have an assessment centre coming up with Farrer & Co and was wondering what I could expect? I see the written assessment is only 30 mins and was wondering what it might entail.

Thanks in advance!

 

[NaimK]

Got this email from Winston & Strawn in case anyone else was wondering where the firm disappeared to:

Good afternoon,



Thank you for completing the critical thinking test as part of the application process for our summer vacation scheme. Please accept our apologies for the delay in receiving your outcome and note that we are still in the process of reviewing a high number of candidates and aim to get back to you by the end of next week.



Wishing you a lovely weekend,



Graduate Recruitment

 

[EVjuji]

Has anyone heard back from Hill Dickinson post online test?

Just got a video interview invite.

 

[ssolicitorz]

Hill Dickinson VI invite! Can't tell if it's live with a real life person or automated? Would appreciate some insight

 

[Zubin]

Hi everyone! Hope you're all enjoying a nice Friday afternoon.

Wondering if anyone has experience with Baker McKenzie's Assessment Day? I've got mine on the 15th of March and really want to perform well, so would love any tips or insights anyone has.

Thanks so much

 

[Abii]

MoFo second stage invite!! Honestly thought that was my worst performance of all three interviews/ACs I had this week so not what I expected at all! Actually in shock what a way to end the week.

 

[Zubin]

Hill Dickinson VI invite! Can't tell if it's live with a real life person or automated? Would appreciate some insight

Hi there! Congrats. I can't speak to this year's cycle, but last year I did my interview live with a senior associate and a GR member. The AC was literally just an assessment on camera, no interview at all. Could be different this year though!

 

[summer207]

Hi everyone! Hope you're all enjoying a nice Friday afternoon.

Wondering if anyone has experience with Baker McKenzie's Assessment Day? I've got mine on the 15th of March and really want to perform well, so would love any tips or insights anyone has.

Thanks so much

I did their AC last month so feel free to PM me!

 

[h1]

Anyone heard back from Samsung Graduate Paralegal role??

 

[TCApp2021]

Anyone know if OC have sent out their pfo emails yet.. I was hoping to ask for some feedback

 

[A92167!8]

Does anyone know if you can reapply to Dentons if rejected either post telephone interview or AC?

 

[EVjuji]

Does anyone know if you can reapply to Dentons if rejected either post telephone interview or AC?

Yes, you can.

 

[A92167!8]

Yes, you can.

Thanks. How do you know?

 

[EVjuji]

Thanks. How do you know?

I successfully reapplied after an unsuccessful TI last year

 

[MW110601]

Hill Dickinson VI!🤩

 

[Ma2461]

Has anyone who attended Pinsent Mason's Assessment Centre for the Manchester Office hear back post AC? I haven't heard back and I've seen people who applied to the Leeds/Scottish offices post about their offers already

 

[SOAS22]

I have an AC for Fladgate. If anyone else has please can you like this post! Would be great to discuss with someone

 

[Rob93]

Does anyone know how the NQ hiring market is viewing people who qualify through the SQE with qualifying work experience from top firms? I'm still on the TC hunt, but now that I've got a good gig in private practice I'm kind of tempted to just ride this out, as I could hypothetically qualify two years from right now as opposed to in the 3-4 it would take even if I get a TC this cycle.

@Jessica Booker, @Paul - Shearman & Sterling , @WillkieGemma, your thoughts would be greatly appreciated

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Does anyone know how the NQ hiring market is viewing people who qualify through the SQE with qualifying work experience from top firms? I'm still on the TC hunt, but now that I've got a good gig in private practice I'm kind of tempted to just ride this out, as I could hypothetically qualify two years from right now as opposed to in the 3-4 it would take even if I get a TC this cycle.

@Jessica Booker, @Paul - Shearman & Sterling , @WillkieGemma, your thoughts would be greatly appreciated

This is a really good question and I want to know this also.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know how the NQ hiring market is viewing people who qualify through the SQE with qualifying work experience from top firms? I'm still on the TC hunt, but now that I've got a good gig in private practice I'm kind of tempted to just ride this out, as I could hypothetically qualify two years from right now as opposed to in the 3-4 it would take even if I get a TC this cycle.

@Jessica Booker, @Paul - Shearman & Sterling , @WillkieGemma, your thoughts would be greatly appreciated

It’s too early for the NQ market yet unfortunately as no one has qualified via the SQE route yet.

The earliest this will be is late this summer, and even then we are looking at probably around 500 people who will qualify, many who are international qualified lawyers just looking to get dual qualified, and who won’t be looking at NQ roles.

Ultimately though, the ability to enter the NQ market will be driven by your work as a trainee (or what would be your qualifying work experience). If this is not of a similar (or higher) standard as the firm’s own trainees qualifying internally, I think it is highly unlikely you will find opportunities to come in as a NQ in all honesty. That is no different to the system now though.