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

[Rachel123]

Does anyone know what the Withers first stage interview entails? Is it purely competency / motivation-based, or might there be technical questions? I believe it is with a member of HR and a Partner. Thanks in advance!

 

[Rachel123]

It's indeed after the online tests two weeks ago. But this interview is preceded by other assessments (which can be done on another day).

Hi Scandi, do you know when these other assessments might be? Are they sent only if you are successful in the interview? I received a first interview invite but I can't see any information about further assessments. Thank you!

 

[GXA123]

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[C4CareerChange]

Taylor Wessing summer vac scheme!!

any tips/advice for Taylor Wessing's AC? How was the AC?

 

[GXA123]

did anyone receive a confirmation email from Gateley after picking a spot?

 

[Legalmel_99]

did anyone receive a confirmation email from Gateley after picking a spot?

When is your AC?xx

 

[Legalmel_99]

Has anyone heard from Gateleys other offices not just Manchester? Xx

 

[georgiejg]

Has anyone heard from Gateleys other offices not just Manchester? Xx

I'm still waiting to hear either way from the London office!

 

[legalgemma]

did anyone receive a confirmation email from Gateley after picking a spot?

yeah I had an email response from grad rec confirming it!

 

[legalgemma]

Congratulations! Can i ask when is the AC?xx

thank you! They gave the option of 23rd / 28th / 31st March for the Manchester office

 

[GXA123]

yeah I had an email response from grad rec confirming it!

Yeah just received one! thank you for the update <3

 

[GXA123]

Has anyone heard from Gateleys other offices not just Manchester? Xx

I heard for Birmingham

When is your AC?xx

22nd March

 

[SOAS22]

Has anyone heard from Gateleys other offices not just Manchester? Xx

Waiting to hear back from Guildford

 

[GXA123]

to be clear, i was not expecting anything from linklaters having been unceremoniously rejected post-app for two years now...but I do question the process slightly. I asked for my WG score post-rejection only to learn that it was 99th percentile.

for a recruitment system that places almost all its emphasis on psychometric testing (bar 3 work experience questions), one may think that getting a decent WG score may improve your chances even an iota...

is this an incorrect assumption? I suppose capp assessments would tell me it is...

Back down you go, candidate; you may be able to recognise assumptions, but that's not really how things work is it, old boy

I think its Capp, grades and then WG, not sure but it's really stupid, I think I did well in both so I like to believe its my grades

 

[Legalmel_99]

I'm still waiting to hear either way from the London office!

Same I applied to leeds! But I think only Manchester and Birmingham have heard back xx

 

[kat_]

Linklaters summer VS PFO
I wonder what they are looking for in those tests

 

[bsqaured]

Linklaters summer pfo

 

[anon123456789]

Joining the Linklaters PFO club!
That's me done for this cycle folks, what a ride. See yous back here for winter apps ✌️ 🥳

 

[mariistm]

Linklaters pfo as well.
I haven’t managed to secure a vacation scheme for this year. Is there anything I can do in the summer to get experience? Is it worth emailing some smaller firms for experience or should I do some online virtual experiences?

 

[CF12345]

is anyone still waiting to hear back from BCLP?