TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Phoebe123451]

Could anyone give me advice on the Life at Mayer Brown assessment?

Hi - congrats on receiving the assessment! I was wondering when you applied and when they got back to you? I've done the initial tests but haven't heard anything else as of yet

 

[NMA]

Hi - congrats on receiving the assessment! I was wondering when you applied and when they got back to you? I've done the initial tests but haven't heard anything else as of yet

Applied 11th Jan, did tests 16th, heard back a few days ago!

 

[onthefencelawyer]

Did anyone hear from Covington & Burling?

Yes, got my ac invite late January and interview dates were a week later

 

[Phoebe123451]

Applied 11th Jan, did tests 16th, heard back a few days ago!

ah okay thank you!! maybe there's a smidge of hope left for me after all - did the tests on the 5th of feb 😂 😅 Wishing you all the best!!

 

[aleo]

For Freshfields' WG - does anyone know if time taken for the test is counted while calculating the percentile?

Hey! No, it's not, it just submits your responses after 30 minutes

 

[jessicamcnamara]

How do you know that we hear from Shoosmiths in the end of March?

It’s 31st March we will hear by. I think it says when you click on to get your feedback report for the test hope that helps

 

[commerciallawyer2910]

Can anyone please explain which departments are involved in a merger or acquisition and why? I’ve got a Slaughter AC in a few days and have done no prep! Thank youuu

 

[lllaaawww098]

Has it been 2 batches for the Travers Smith interview for now?

 

[Untilwinter]

For White and Case, The deadline for this interview is 19 February 2023 (GMT+00:00) -> does this mean tonight? or tomorrow night?

 

[Jessica Booker]

For White and Case, The deadline for this interview is 19 February 2023 (GMT+00:00) -> does this mean tonight? or tomorrow night?

If this is on Launchpad, it usually means 23.59 on the date mentioned.

 

[Sunshinepink]

I’m not sure if it’s just me but is it wrong to apply to law firms months before the deadline? I applied for one in October time, I have heard nothing at all since despite others having VI’s days after sending their application and then progressing onto an AC. The recruiter said they were still going to send out VI’s but I’m coming to the conclusion that it may be highly disadvantageous to apply months before the deadline?. I applied to another firm like a week before the deadline and got an VI invite a few days later 😅

 

[Phoebe123451]

does anyone know how many apps are sent into Simmons for the Bristol scheme? I'm assuming its less competitive than for London, but just wondering by how much. Also, how many TCs are offered for Bristol?

 

[fiza_aleem]

Just received an AC invite for addleshaw goddard (london)- I had almost lost hope! If anyone has any tips/ advice/ insight and would be willing to share, please send me a message or reply to this thread! thank you

 

[Ali A]

Just received an AC invite for addleshaw goddard (london)- I had almost lost hope! If anyone has any tips/ advice/ insight and would be willing to share, please send me a message or reply to this thread! thank you

Congrats! is this for spring or summer?

Can you also confirm whether you had the option to put down a second preference or were you only allowed to apply for one scheme?

 

[latrecha]

How do you know that we hear from Shoosmiths in the end of March?

On the email for online assessment it said we will hear from them no later than 31st March 6pm on the outcome

 

[latrecha]

It’s 31st March we will hear by. I think it says when you click on to get your feedback report for the test hope that helps

I have not received my report back yet have you?

 

[fiza_aleem]

Congrats! is this for spring or summer?

Can you also confirm whether you had the option to put down a second preference or were you only allowed to apply for one scheme?

Thank you! It is for the spring VS and unfortunately I do not remember but most firms only allow 1 application per scheme so I presume that I only applied for spring. Hope this helps!

 

[Ali A]

Thank you! It is for the spring VS and unfortunately I do not remember but most firms only allow 1 application per scheme so I presume that I only applied for spring. Hope this helps!

Ah, that makes total sense.

I don't know whether I should still hold out hope for a telephone interview for the spring scheme. Can you confirm when you completed the TI?

 

[latrecha]

What did everyone get for a Shoosmiths strengths / weakness? I got detail and effective communicator for strengths & I got credibility for weakness lol yikes

I haven’t received mine yet

 

[LJ]

Congrats! is this for spring or summer?

Can you also confirm whether you had the option to put down a second preference or were you only allowed to apply for one scheme?

You don't actually specify when you apply, the application just says Placement Scheme/ Training Contract. They ask you for a preference between Easter and Summer once you have been offered the VS. This is true for the London office at least and I guess the others work in the same way.