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

[Celestie]

NRF PFO post WG! Not how I wanted to start the week but… oh well 🤷‍♀️ View attachment 3757

I relate to this so hard that I made it a rule to not apply to firms that use online testing - especially if they had massive questions which they didn't even read my answers.

There is a really good list somewhere that highlights which firms do and don't -

 

[Strugglinglawstudent]

Is clyde & co VI automatic? And anyone know what to expect from the VI?

 

[APPLE619]

Congratulations!🥳 when did you submit your app if you don’t mind me asking?

Thank you! 19th December

 

[Celestie]

Hello! Happy new year all. I was just invited to Taylor Wessing's online assessment. I honestly have no idea what to expect (I keep getting told it's sort of like a 'game'). If anyone has any advice, tips or warnings it would be really appreciated! Have a nice day

Its very similar to PwC's online testing - would recommend looking that up too.

Best thing you can do is not to get psyched out by it and avoid thinking of what they are looking for - their GR explained last year at their open day that they take it like they wanted 10 risk takers, 10 non risktakers etc... which is shown in the test scores. You cannot see this or where you are being tested like this so just do your best!

 

[A92167!8]

Spoke to grad rec at Macfarlanes and they said they’re inundated with over 100 emails about the application system issue so will respond by the end of the day.

Thanks! Did they suggest what the approach might be?

 

[Commerciallaw]

Sorry to hear but everything happens for a reason! I was rejected by my supposed top choice firm last year but now have a TC at a firm that, in hindsight, is better suited to me. I learnt that it's quite important to minimise emotional attachment to any particular firm, as far as that's possible - I actually knew relatively little about my top choice firm and now have a TC at an arguably 'better' firm that happens to be more aligned to my interests and values. So take the day to let the news sink in and then move onto the next one, I'm sure you'll get the TC that's right for you in the end 🚀

Thank you for this @Kubed . I am a big proponent of 'everything happens for a reason' but this really hit me in the gut. I am glad that you got a TC at a 'better' firm though!!!!

 

[Celestie]

I relate to this so hard that I made it a rule to not apply to firms that use online testing - especially if they had massive questions which they didn't even read my answers.

There is a really good list somewhere that highlights which firms do and don't -

Think this needs updating but here is a rough guide folks!

Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19

Online tests aren't for everyone. I've been asked this a few times and thought it would be helpful if we had a list of firms that do and don't require you to complete some form of online test. I've compiled the list below mostly using Chambers Student, so please let me know if any of the firms...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[GXA123]

Hello! Happy new year all. I was just invited to Taylor Wessing's online assessment. I honestly have no idea what to expect (I keep getting told it's sort of like a 'game'). If anyone has any advice, tips or warnings it would be really appreciated! Have a nice day

Congrats! when did you apply?

 

[tc.la.vs]

NRF PFO 🥺 this one stung

 

[vacschemeapss]

NRF PFO post WG! Not how I wanted to start the week but… oh well 🤷‍♀️ View attachment 3757

Hello, can I ask if this is for Spring or Summer Scheme? When did you do the WG?

 

[vacschemeapss]

NRF PFO 🥺 this one stung

Hey, when did you do the WG

 

[tc.la.vs]

Hey, when did you do the WG

around the 20th I think

 

[Rob93]

For anyone who has done Weil AC, just wondered if you had any advice on how to prepare? Any useful articles I can read to research rivate equity, Weil's global strategy etc?

How long did Weil take to get back to you post-VI?

 

[Commerciallaw]

NRF PFO 🥺 this one stung

Tell me about it. I emailed grad rec to ask for my WG report just so I can know.... sad times🥲

 

[unserious candidate]

Taylor Wessing game invite. applied 28/11

 

[am98]

Just finished Baker McKenzie's video interview.. the first video interview I've ever had, completely tripped up on my words although I got 70%-90% of the information across. With the last question I spoke too fast and stared at the camera like a deer in headlights:/ holding out some hope because I don't think the substance/information of my answers were too bad, it was just more of my nerves in the way. Any advice for someone who feels horrible after their first video interview?

 

[am98]

congrats! summer or spring

thank you! and spring

 

[am98]

Congrats! Can I ask when you sat your WG?

thank you! and I sat it on the 21st of Dec. I believe!

 

[IRO]

Is clyde & co VI automatic? And anyone know what to expect from the VI?

It is automatic. They've replace their usual application questions with the VI this year.

 

[Anoned]

Hi guys,

The Willkie video interview links will be sent this week, I was wondering if anyone had any hints or tips on what to look at? Also does anyone know how long the prep time/talking time is? Thank you @James Carrabino

Hey, when were you told that you had been progressed to the VI?