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

[tc_hopeful]

Does anyone have any tips for the Mayer Brown Job Simulation please e.g. preparation/info about how the different parts are weighted/how many video qs they have? Would be deeply appreciated! Thank you!

hi! I'm not sure how it's weighted but I recall there being around 5 video interview questions.

 

[hassanali]

Is it just me or the SJTs are a hit and miss? I have passed two SJTs in this cycle. I also applied for the CPS TC as the application process seemed easy enough. Did the practice test before the actual one and got feedback that I did better most people in these categories, however failed the main test horribly, scored a mere 24% despite doing much better in the practice tests and earlier tests.

 

[fruiterloopers]

Does anyone know when freshfields get back post wg? Also, does anyone know the optimal wg score for Freshfields?

they got back to me literally 15 mins after I was done

 

[ZS]

DWF VI - Leeds!

 

[cycw]

Has anyone done Baker McKenzie's VI and would be able to offer advice on what to expect, with the number of questions and types of questions that appeared?

thanks!

 

[cycw]

AC invite for Bakers Spring VS!

Hiya, was wondering if you mind me asking what types of question to expect for Baker's VI and how many questions there were? I am completing my VI this week and would really appreciate any advice.

Thanks

 

[T.]

Is it just me or the SJTs are a hit and miss? I have passed two SJTs in this cycle. I also applied for the CPS TC as the application process seemed easy enough. Did the practice test before the actual one and got feedback that I did better most people in these categories, however failed the main test horribly, scored a mere 24% despite doing much better in the practice tests and earlier tests.

Do they email you your score? I applied for the CPS training contract as well but didn’t say whether I passed or failed?

 

[O]

they got back to me literally 15 mins after I was done

They gave you a response on whether you’re invited to the AC 15 minutes after the test?

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Has anyone heard from White & Case for summer either?

Nope, I emailed them earlier for an update and am awaiting a reply.

 

[Dwight]

Is anyone able to provide an overview of the banking/finance team's involvement in a typical M&A deal, and what the sort of trainee tasks would be. To my understanding, lev finance would be involved in negotiating and drafting loan agreements (more typically in PE deals as debt is used more in such transactions). Also, sorting out security for any debt instruments (e.g. collateral over assets of the buyer).

@Rob93 - I've tagged you here as I am aware you are interested in M&A/PE.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it just me or the SJTs are a hit and miss? I have passed two SJTs in this cycle. I also applied for the CPS TC as the application process seemed easy enough. Did the practice test before the actual one and got feedback that I did better most people in these categories, however failed the main test horribly, scored a mere 24% despite doing much better in the practice tests and earlier tests.

SJTs can often work on a negative scoring basis. For instance you’ll get 1 positive mark for the best answer, 0 points for a not the best answer(s) and -1 point for the worst answer.

What can often happen is that people choose the “wrong” answer for questions which, then cancel out any right answers. Where candidates usually go wrong is assuming the right answer is doing all the work themselves or doing something the quickest way possible. This can often be the “wrong” answer as organisations expect you to work/learn from others, want things to be done to the highest standard or in the most considered way.

 

[NikkiT]

Has anyone completed the Fieldfisher telephone interview? Also, does anyone know if the telephone interviews are also rolling (i.e. if you have your interview earlier, are you more likely to get through to the AC)?

 

[kmax301]

Has anyone completed the Fieldfisher telephone interview? Also, does anyone know if the telephone interviews are also rolling (i.e. if you have your interview earlier, are you more likely to get through to the AC)?

Is it for the 2024 training contract? I've never heard from them after the SJT

 

[SCN]

Any tips for NRF AC? Please pm me

 

[jjcm11]

Emailed Ashurst for an update as I had completed the test in November, they said they would get back to me and sent me a rejection an hour later.
Happy days.

 

[vacschemesforeveryone]

anyone knows how long it takes for HSF grad rec to send through a feedback report on the online test and to update on the application progress?

I did not get a feedback report at all. I heard back a couple days after the test saying I passed the benchmark and they are going to review my app.

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

Any tips for NRF AC? Please pm me

Hey is this for spring? I've been ghosted since my WG on December 19th. I reckon it's pfo?

 

[NaimK]

How long did it take you guys to get the feedback report?

I got it back about three days after taking the test.

 

[TCApp2021]

You’ll get an email from GR with a bit more information - I got one today although for direct TC and my AC slot is next week. Check your junk as mine ended up there!

Did your email tell you anything about whether the commercial exercise is group or individual; whether there would be another AC stage? Also got a second email from them but is basically just repeated what was said in the initial one.

 

[S87]

I cannot believe it but I can take a pause from applications..now I just need to get better with post Covid symptoms!