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

[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?

 

[Orhsnxuozns]

@Jessica Booker two quick questions! Do you by any chance know the number of people invited for ACs from freshfields? Are the three portions of the AC (written assessment, partner interview, competency interview) weighted equally?

 

[PM2021]

Hi does anyone know what happens after the Watson Glaser test for Winston? How is their assessment?

 

[Limanehious]

How about you?

Norwich. I currently work here as a paralegal

 

[M991]

I noticed that some people already got Debevoise ACs (but fewer than last year based on the responses on the forum?), so I was wondering whether anyone knows whether they tend to send out AC invites in more than one batch...

 

[Limanehious]

Has anyone at all heard from Pinsents post test? If yes, what dates have they given you for the AC? They mentioned they would get back soon as the dates for ACs are from Monday, but I haven't heard anything.

 

[Sfernan21]

I noticed that some people already got Debevoise ACs (but fewer than last year based on the responses on the forum?), so I was wondering whether anyone knows whether they tend to send out AC invites in more than one batch...

It's the first AC's on the forum mate, I wouldn't worry. They will send them in batches. Last year, one of my friends heard in March!

 

[NaimK]

Hi does anyone know what happens after the Watson Glaser test for Winston? How is their assessment?

Do you know the recruitment process for Winston? I only just got the invite to take the WG test. What comes after that if successful?

 

[YJ]

Has anyone still not heard back from Latham or Addleshaw Goddard London?