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

[Parsorandini]

Hey @Parsorandini,

I am really sorry to hear about this. It sounds like it was an error on their end, not yours.

In my experience GR are very understanding about this sort of thing. I would honestly just wait to hear back and not to make any assumptions about what might happen. I was able to retake VIs where there was a technical glitch when I was applying for example!

Let us know what happens. I really hope IM get back to you soon 🤞

Hey George, thanks so much for that. It's great to hear that you got to retake one, fingers crossed for similar for me! All I can do is wait I guess.

 

[ZaraB]

Would anybody know if Dentons sends out WG test invites automatically or after they've screened the application?

When did you apply if you don't mind me asking?

 

[elizabeth_98]

I got an email the following day saying I passed, literally 24 hours after I completed the test

Thank you 😄

 

[User274302]

Just got a strange PFO. 'Your application was one of our strongest' - okay? so take me? lol

 

[hannaheshaw04]

Hi, I received the link to Irwin Mitchell's VI on 1/12 and it says The deadline for completing this video interview is 7 calendar days from this email being sent.

Does this mean it is due today or tomorrow please?

 

[GXA123]

Hi, I received the link to Irwin Mitchell's VI on 1/12 and it says The deadline for completing this video interview is 7 calendar days from this email being sent.

Does this mean it is due today or tomorrow please?

I think tommorow would be the 8th, I think it’s better to do it today tho @Jessica Booker what do u think?

 

[Lawfulx]

Hi! I'm sorry if this has already been asked. But I was wondering if anyone has tips regarding the DLA Piper App QS? I feel like I'm struggling with 1) what they really mean with business news story? Like can it be any news that's about a business or something specific that they are looking for and 2) how to actually structure and answer this? Do we first mention which business news story, explain what happened and why we chose that one?

 

[GOI983]

DLA Piper PFO post-WG at 7:15pm yesterday...

 

[GOI983]

Just completed the Mayer Brown JS. For all those who got the invite, it’s essentially a VI, written assessment & SJT rolled into one. That’s unfortunately as much info as I can give in order to preserve the integrity of the assessment and all, but preparing as you would for those individually will prepare you for it.

Please answer this one question: are there motivational questions?

 

[John Travoni]

DLA Piper PFO post-WG at 7:15pm yesterday...

Which office did you apply to and when did you submit your application?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi! I'm sorry if this has already been asked. But I was wondering if anyone has tips regarding the DLA Piper App QS? I feel like I'm struggling with 1) what they really mean with business news story? Like can it be any news that's about a business or something specific that they are looking for and 2) how to actually structure and answer this? Do we first mention which business news story, explain what happened and why we chose that one?

They won’t be looking for anything in particular, but I would pick a story that could impact them either directly as an organisation or indirectly impact them via their clients.

The elements you have highlighted are all important to include. It doesn’t really matter whether you explain your interest in the story first or last.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I think tommorow would be the 8th, I think it’s better to do it today tho @Jessica Booker what do u think?

I would expect it to be today, but cannot guarantee it. It would be great if the poster could let us know if they do have access to the VI today so we know for future queries.

 

[Legalmel_99]

For anyone that’s applied to Gowling when I applied last year the deadline was 10th December and we heard back fast because the deadline for the test was 20th of December

the deadline this year was 3rd so I’d assume maybe end of this week/next week you’ll all hear back?

 

[Lawfulx]

They won’t be looking for anything in particular, but I would pick a story that could impact them either directly as an organisation or indirectly impact them via their clients.

The elements you have highlighted are all important to include. It doesn’t really matter whether you explain your interest in the story first or last.

Thank you! 😊

 

[MLD]

Hi! Does anyone know when we are told if we've passed the benchmark for the HSF test?
I completed the test on the 6th and didn't receive an email confirmation for completing it, so I'm a bit worried.

 

[hannaheshaw04]

I would expect it to be today, but cannot guarantee it. It would be great if the poster could let us know if they do have access to the VI today so we know for future queries.

Thanks Jessica, I have access today as calendar day did mean full 24 hours so for IM its 7 after the invite

 

[John Travoni]

Hi! Does anyone know when we are told if we've passed the benchmark for the HSF test?
I completed the test on the 6th and didn't receive an email confirmation for completing it, so I'm a bit worried.

Have you logged into your portal ?

 

[refy]

Hi! Does anyone know when we are told if we've passed the benchmark for the HSF test?
I completed the test on the 6th and didn't receive an email confirmation for completing it, so I'm a bit worried.

Mine took 4 days

 

[GXA123]

For anyone that’s applied to Gowling when I applied last year the deadline was 10th December and we heard back fast because the deadline for the test was 20th of December

the deadline this year was 3rd so I’d assume maybe end of this week/next week you’ll all hear back?

They said in the email that they would get back to everyone by the 22 dec and for sure before Christmas

 

[MLD]

Have you logged into your portal ?

Yes, I have. The last update is from the 3rd and it states "Under Review".