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

[OB]

Is this for both the VS and TC applications?

Yes I believe so

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Can someone please explain to me the HSF personality test how it works. Do you pick one word from each column that represents you and 1 word from each column makes a row. Something like this right which then makes sentence from 4 boxes right.

 

[OB]

Can someone please explain to me the HSF personality test how it works. Do you pick one word from each column that represents you and 1 word from each column makes a row. Something like this right which then makes sentence from 4 boxes right.

This practice test is on the HSF grad rec website: https://sovaonline.com/register/WIHcCpMVrqrnapSMrYGjGapFqfih8pVcP6cVQmylkiM

 

[TK123]

I apologise if this has been dealt with previously, but does anyone know if there is a definitive source for seeing what firms recruit on a rolling/non-rolling basis? Or is the best way to check each firm individually. It is quite hard to keep track of them all. Thanks!

 

[l0133]

Hello, I was wondering whether there is a specific person to address the Ashurst personal statement to? Thanks!

 

[ZaraB]

Hello, I was wondering whether there is a specific person to address the Ashurst personal statement to? Thanks!

They said at the Vantage event that they don't expect you to address it to anyone, as last year people were wondering the same with the cover letter, which is why they changed to call it a personal statement. Hope that helps!

 

[mch16]

I apologise if this has been dealt with previously, but does anyone know if there is a definitive source for seeing what firms recruit on a rolling/non-rolling basis? Or is the best way to check each firm individually. It is quite hard to keep track of them all. Thanks!

https://congrapps.com/blog/category/1/post/11
I have been using this - think the information is mostly accurate for this year's cycle too

 

[TK123]

https://congrapps.com/blog/category/1/post/11
I have been using this - think the information is mostly accurate for this year's cycle too

Thanks so much

 

[M&M]

Hi all!

Did someone else have issues with inserting your secondary school grades and school into the Linklaters form? My school doesn't show up on the list since I am an international student and I can't input it manually. With my grades, I put my grades into the form and save it but when I revisit that section my grades have disappeared. I've emailed the recruitment team but I'm afraid they won't get back to me in time. Any guidance would be appreciated!

 

[manchunited]

Allen & Overy AC! Applied on the 19th of September, didn't receive info whether I passed the SJT.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you! Do you think that not hitting the word count (250 words) for this question will be viewed unfavourably?

No - don’t think that is an issue at all

 

[John Travoni]

If we still haven’t heard back from A&O and it’s been a good couple of weeks, should we take that as a PFO?
Have no idea when we’re gonna hear back regarding ACs

 

[Jessica Booker]

If we still haven’t heard back from A&O and it’s been a good couple of weeks, should we take that as a PFO?
Have no idea when we’re gonna hear back regarding ACs

It’s not a PFO until you receive a PFO

 

[Legally brown]

I got an email saying "I can confirm you have reached the benchmark on our online test and your application is now under review"

how long did you need to wait till you got the pass email?

 

[Celestie]

I know this is a stressful time, but yall got this. Message me if I can be of any help. 🫂

 

[GXA123]

how long did you need to wait till you got the pass email?

they took 5 days to respond to me

 

[SR99]

how long did you need to wait till you got the pass email?

Took one day!

 

[AM17]

Hey, does anyone know how long it takes DLA Piper to get back after the WG?

 

[ZaraB]

Hey, does anyone know how long it takes DLA Piper to get back after the WG?

Not sure exactly how long, but they did confirm that they will start inviting candidates for an assessment centre before the application deadline.

 

[dangelataher]

Yes, they will potentially ask for them and also verify them. If you are asked to include them in an application, there is a chance they will be verified.

If you don’t know your grades, it’s time to find out really. It is very straight forward to find out what your grades are if you are unsure and firms won’t really like the excuse that you don’t know them, no matter how old they are.

Thanks for your help Jessica, emailed my school asking if they could send them my way!