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

[Jessica Booker]

Is there any reason why they're delaying their response to my app?

It could be 101 reasons - could be as simple as one of your interviewers being off sick and not being contactable.

 

[ozza989]

This is amazing! Well done ⭐️

Thank you!

 

[KceeCan]

Anyone else waiting to hear from Fieldfisher re direct TC app?

 

[honeytea]

TLDR: Thank you to the TCLA community.

After not getting past the application stage in the previous 2 recruitment cycles, I’m delighted to say that I have secured a vacation scheme at my dream firm. I’m still processing!

One of the main ways I changed my approach this application season was to actively use TCLA to draw from the experience of the incredible community, as well as get advice or boost my motivation when it was low and all seemed impossible (which was a lot…).

Thank you to all for the collective sense of support, for responding to any of my DMs, the wealth of information, and all the good-hearted laughs in between.

 

[ap28]

In an application form which only gives you 4 work experience slots, would it be ok to mention a completely new one (one that's not in the 4 slots) when answering one of the questions?

 

[John Doe]

Anyone else waiting to hear from Fieldfisher re direct TC app?

I am. Did you apply for 2024 TC?

 

[ap28]

When can we expect to hear back from Burges Salmon post AC?

 

[John Doe]

Fieldfisher online assessments invite! Is this automatic?
(For Direct TC)

Hi - did you apply for the 2024 TC?

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Hi - did you apply for the 2024 TC?

No - 2023

 

[Ambs123]

Has anyone heard back from Forsters post app?

 

[ImTheBoss]

Can someone who has done the BCLP first round interview urgently DM me please, I want to know the sort of questions : is it competency and similar to other first round video interviews? Thank you

 

[GXA123]

Can someone who has done the BCLP first round interview urgently DM me please, I want to know the sort of questions : is it competency and similar to other first round video interviews? Thank you

it's competency and commercial

 

[OreoShake]

Congratulations! Are you doing the Spring or Summer VS and for which office. Also got the offer so maybe I'll see you around.

I'm doing spring at London!

 

[James Carrabino]

so it does not matter when we submit? right?

If it is non-rolling then it would not matter when you submit! Nevertheless, I obviously don't recommend leaving it to the last minute although I was guilty of doing that myself on occasion...

 

[James Carrabino]

Thanks a lot! I’ll check out that post now.

Unfortunately I genuinely have no idea what is meant by skills assessment. The AC is in person, there is little information in terms of the recruitment cycle anywhere, on the forum or otherwise. I was hoping that someone here might be able to provide insight but Wedlake Bell is scarcely mentioned for some reason.

It literally just says that the day will involve an interview and a skills assessment (2 hours in total).

Perhaps @Jessica Booker will know what a skills assessment would entail? I could imagine it being anything from an online test to a competency interview, which isn't very helpful!

 

[James Carrabino]

Thank you for the clarification! Also, are there any tips on how to prep for in house paralegal roles? I have one on Tuesday, but I'm unsure about how much research is required into the company itself

Hi @Amanpreet Kaur! I have written on how to prepare for paralegal interviews here, and I think the main to think about for an in-house role is that you need to demonstrate a sincere enthusiasm for the work the company is doing as it will be all you are working on!

They may wish to know whether you plan to leave to pursue a training contract one day or not - do you know whether you are interviewing for a fixed-term role or an indefinite position? Make sure to have an answer prepared for that! There is a possibly outdated example of the type of questions a candidate received in an in-house interview from a few years ago at this link.

I hope that all helps

 

[Lumree]

No - 2023

I’m still waiting post tests for Fieldfisher direct TC 2023. I’ve seen some people have interviews and ACs on here but I’m not sure what programme/role they were for!

 

[MH]

Still waiting to hear from BCLP post-test which was over a month ago.. is anyone else?

 

[vacschemeapss]

Hey- anyone knows about Freshfields' WG benchmark? How much emphasis do they put on the percentiles and how had people who made it to ACs in the past performed in wg?

 

[TCApp2021]

Still waiting to hear from BCLP post-test which was over a month ago.. is anyone else?

Is this for direct TC?