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

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Is it a disadvantage to book a later assessment centre date? Do firms fill up VS spots as they go along?

Jessica just answered this above:

Unfortunately there isn’t one set way of doing this and no general trend.

One of the key factors that will influence it is how long a gap there is between the first and last AC. If this is more than a couple of weeks, it’s more likely to be on a rolling basis.

Firms are pretty good at predicting conversion rates, so I don’t think you are at a disadvantage going later. In addition, 1) firms typically have some flexibility in hiring numbers and 2) even if they do offer on a rolling basis they can also put some candidates on hold while they see how later interviews go.

 

[bibss]

Any advice for game based assessments? Really don't know where to start lol WG and SJT tests were already enough 🤣 🤣

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Any advice for game based assessments? Really don't know where to start lol WG and SJT tests were already enough 🤣 🤣

Frankly I don’t think you can prepare for them other than make sure you’re well rested. Especially for Artic shores as they can take a while.

 

[Jessica444]

If anyone could provide insight for either BCLP or Macfarlanes AC I would be so grateful!

 

[Lucy124]

PMC AC!!

 

[summer207]

WEIL AC 😦

 

[Law1099]

Don’t want to submit my travers app because don’t think it’s good enough and can’t bear a 3rd rejection from my fave firm

 

[Elizabeth.belle]

Has anyone heard back form DLA Piper ?

 

[PF'noooo!]

WEIL AC 😦

Congrats! Do you mind me asking when you submitted the VI?

 

[JM1998]

Don’t want to submit my travers app because don’t think it’s good enough and can’t bear a 3rd rejection from my fave firm

I think you should go for it, you never know unless you submit it! Especially if they’re your favourite

 

[atrumregina1]

Don’t want to submit my travers app because don’t think it’s good enough and can’t bear a 3rd rejection from my fave firm

I have definitely felt like this over the past days but you can only get good news if your foot is in the game Rejections are brutal but will only make you better for your next application Really wish you all the best though

 

[M777]

Macfarlanes AC!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Don’t want to submit my travers app because don’t think it’s good enough and can’t bear a 3rd rejection from my fave firm

If you don't want to get a rejection I always don't submit it as if a rejection will affect your motivation then do not submit it. s you cant get a rejection if you don't submit it.

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Don’t want to submit my travers app because don’t think it’s good enough and can’t bear a 3rd rejection from my fave firm

This is also my third time applying to Travers and I felt this when submitting it but given I have no idea what they want from the application your best shot is just to submit and see what the outcome is. If anything, it’ll be a good basis for future cover letters!

 

[George Maxwell]

Thank you so much! It all got resolved in the end! Could I just ask how quickly you heard back from HSF after the AC?

I'm so glad that's great news!

So personally I found out the same day. This shouldn't inform future expectations though as I know others who were successful who did not hear back so quickly. I think it depends on how smoothly the discussions behind the scenes go etc. Things may also vary in different years etc. so do not worry if you have not yet heard!

Do let me know when you find out though! How did you find the interview?

 

[Crystal86]

Hi! For the Travers Smith application, they are asking for letter grade under Academic Details but on my results transcript there is no mention of that should I just put down N/A? Also, they are asking for number grade as a percentage but my university marks out of a set score rather than provide a percentage so not too sure what to put down?
@Jessica Booker

 

[Arche172372]

good to see everyone’s good results!

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Hi! For the Travers Smith application, they are asking for letter grade under Academic Details but on my results transcript there is no mention of that should I just put down N/A? Also, they are asking for number grade as a percentage but my university marks out of a set score rather than provide a percentage so not too sure what to put down?
@Jessica Booker

Please correct me if I’m wrong but I believe letter grade is just 2:2, 2:1 etc.

Also, are you sure your set score isn’t a percentage in itself? E.g. if you get a ‘score’ of 65 that’s a 2:1 and 65%.

 

[Arche172372]

I'm so glad that's great news!

So personally I found out the same day. This shouldn't inform future expectations though as I know others who were successful who did not hear back so quickly. I think it depends on how smoothly the discussions behind the scenes go etc. Things may also vary in different years etc. so do not worry if you have not yet heard!

Do let me know when you find out though! How did you find the interview?

How long did it take for you to head back from Akin Gump last year?

 

[Crystal86]

Please correct me if I’m wrong but I believe letter grade is just 2:2, 2:1 etc.

Also, are you sure your set score isn’t a percentage in itself? E.g. if you get a ‘score’ of 65 that’s a 2:1 and 65%.

Hi! I think you might be right, I'll just double check, thanks!