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

[Donuttime]

what is GBA?

their online assessment!

 

[Tony Stark]

I have a burning question. Under what circumstances does someone who has interviewed for a summer vacation scheme, get offered a training contract instead? Is it because they are outstanding or due to the demands of the business? @Jessica Booker

 

[elizabeth_98]

Just finished the absolute worst interview experience of my life at Links 🤣🤣😭😭

 

[Jessica Booker]

Quite interested in this-

Why do some law firms offer applicants direct TC when they apply for a SVS? Would really like to know.

Thanks!

Maybe the person already has a lot of legal work experience and may not benefit as much from a vacation scheme (almost a step backwards for them). I also used to push people to direct TC processes when they were already in employment in other firms or with clients due to conflict checks.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I just signed a TC offer and I just realised that I put some dates on my work experience history incorrectly :') I put down the year for two experiences incorrectly. Submitted the form last minute and didn't get to do a thorough check as my mother was admitted to hospital that day. Should I let Grad Rec know and does anyone think my offer will be retracted?

When you say a year was wrong, do you mean both the start and end date was wrong? Or could it have looked like you were in employment for a longer period of time than you actually were?

 

[jamesbaillie]

what is GBA?

I have done that. It is a behavioural based assessment? What does GBA mean

 

[thirdtimelucky]

AC today and covid has made me feel very very tired ✨ All I’m hoping for is to get through the day 🙏🏼

I think it went well 🤞🏼✨ now we wait!

 

[abcdefg]

When you say a year was wrong, do you mean both the start and end date was wrong? Or could it have looked like you were in employment for a longer period of time than you actually were?

The year of the start and end date was wrong! It was an informal work as well so I wasn't technically employed by them and I just come in on some days.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I have done that. It is a behavioural based assessment? What does GBA mean

Games Based Assessment -

 

[Jessica Booker]

The year of the start and end date was wrong! It was an informal work as well so I wasn't technically employed by them and I just come in on some days.

So for instance, it said something like:

01/01/2018 to 20/12/2018

when it should have been

01/01/2019 to 20/12/2019

?

 

[Jessica Booker]

has anyone received an offer after a bad ac? I had a questionable ac where one interview was just a disaster

Seen enough people post in this forum in the last 6-8 weeks feeling like it was a disaster and still getting offers!

 

[abcdefg]

Yes! Sorry I wasn't clear before

So for instance, it said something like:

01/01/2018 to 20/12/2018

when it should have been

01/01/2019 to 20/12/2019

?

 

[fruiterloopers]

Seen enough people post in this forum in the last 6-8 weeks feeling like it was a disaster and still getting offers!

Thank you Jessica! Any idea what a "few" weeks would mean 😂

 

[reesal98]

How long did people take to hear back from Sidley post interview?

I found out same day but don't know if this is normal

 

[Jessica Booker]

Yes! Sorry I wasn't clear before

Ok - then there probably isn't anything to worry about. You are not inflating an experience.

Just email them now to make it clear the mistakes, to clarify what the dates should be and to explain the circumstances that led to the mistake.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you Jessica! Any idea what a "few" weeks would mean 😂

With a recruiter telling you would hear back? Up to four weeks I would say if they said "a few" weeks.

 

[abcdefg]

Thank you so much! Yes, I got a bit panicked since I think I have to do a background check in a couple of weeks and worried there'll be issues with it! Should I send along evidence to prove that the date I will provide to them is the correct one?

Ok - then there probably isn't anything to worry about. You are not inflating an experience.

Just email them now to make it clear the mistakes, to clarify what the dates should be and to explain the circumstances that led to the mistake.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you so much! Yes, I got a bit panicked since I think I have to do a background check in a couple of weeks and worried there'll be issues with it! Should I send along evidence to prove that the date I will provide to them is the correct one?

They will just want the proof when you go through the on-boarding checks, rather than now.

There is likely to be a bit of back and forth with the background checks where the information does not align, but its nothing that cannot be explained/sorted out by the sounds of it.

 

[isaacsj]

Has anyone heard back from Northridge?

 

[syw]

Has anyone heard back from Travis yet for SVC?