TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[edenA]

Hi Guys - has anyone heard back from HSF after doing the test and meeting the benchmark?

Hi, I reached the benchmark on the test and then within 24 hours received an email saying my application hadn't been successful. Hopefully, if you haven't heard back yet it's good news!

 

[Jaysen]

Just got a video interview from Willkie. Would appreciate any pointers, since this is normally the stage that I bomb

Excellent news - well done!

This isn't specific to Willkie but may help.

 

[edenA]

Hi, I reached the benchmark on the test and then within 24 hours received an email saying my application hadn't been successful. Hopefully, if you haven't heard back yet it's good news!

Have you already heard back from HSF?

Yes, I heard back yesterday

 

[Dib312]

Any tips on passing Ashurts Online Tests?

Managed to reach the benchmark for HSF tests but my application then got weeded out. Feel like my ashurst application was a lot stronger, so really don't want to bomb the online test!

I think they’re very difficult to prepare for to be honest. The games especially were really different to any other test I’ve sat! I think maybe just make sure you’re calm/in a good quiet environment when you take them?

 

[edenA]

I wouldn't put work experience in this section.

You don't need to have attended HL events specifically - it can be any careers events, seminars, webinars or talks, whether virtually or in person.

I have attended some virtual insight days with other firms, would it be worth putting their names down even on an application for a different firm? For example I've attended some events with ashurst and burges salmon, should I say the event and firm name for the HL application, or just the event name? Thanks!

 

[bibss]

I recently did the Linklaters CAPP assessment however by lowest scoring attribute was excellence. This is extremely disheartening as I always take pride in my work. How badly do you think this will affect my application?

Honestly it doesn’t matter. The report you get doesn’t tell you anything about how you performed in relation to other candidates. Try not to stress

 

[starman]

Hi everyone, I've heard many opinions that the blended assessment by Simmons & Simmons is quite unusual in its form and complexity. Could anyone shed some light on it? Thank you!

 

[daisy_yawn]

Hi,

Does anyone know what score Hogan Lovells require for their schemes? I'm confident I got AT LEAST 30 (I usually score 33-35) and I ended up getting rejected 3 hours after my test. I took the test just 3 days after having submitted and I'm on a high 2:1 overall so I'm quite lost.

Do you mean the Watson Glaser? And you mean 30/40 right?

 

[GOI983]

Jones Day are ruthless, a rejection 24 hours after applying

 

[daisy_yawn]

Yeh Watson Glaser and I'm certain I got at least 30 out of 40

Maybe it was the application not the test...? I saw somewhere that someone asked Grad Rec and anyone who scored above the 18th percentile passes.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Jones Day are ruthless, a rejection 24 hours after applying

One of two potential things:

1) It might be a basic eligibility criteria reason for that quick a decision

or

2) They haven't had a lot of applications yet and so its been easy for them to screen the applications in a (somewhat too) speedy manner

 

[WAL007]

Travers smith now takes 30 trainees per year. Do we still class this as a small trainee intake?

 

[GOI983]

One of two potential things:

1) It might be a basic eligibility criteria reason for that quick a decision

or

2) They haven't had a lot of applications yet and so its been easy for them to screen the applications in a (somewhat too) speedy manner

Probably the eligibility criteria...

Achieved a 2:1 overall

However, despite their website stating that they do not have minimum grade boundaries for A-levels, one of the first questions on their app form was "have you achieved AAB at A-level?". I didn't (got ACC + A in EPQ), so I had the chance to enter mitigating circumstances, but still no luck...

Kind of strange really

 

[Maariya]

Hi everyone!

I am completing the Clyde & Co online application form but can't seem to insert more than 4 work experience entries. Does anyone know if that's all we can put, or am I missing something obvious?

Thanks for your help!

 

[John Travoni]

Hi everyone!

I am completing the Clyde & Co online application form but can't seem to insert more than 4 work experience entries. Does anyone know if that's all we can put, or am I missing something obvious?

Thanks for your help!

I believe you can only input 4 of your most important w/e.

 

[zizszhplum]

Hi guys! Does anyone have any experience with the Clyde & Co video assessment? I am confused as to whether it is like video interview style or SJT style or both?

 

[Adrian_S]

Hi guys! Does anyone have any experience with the Clyde & Co video assessment? I am confused as to whether it is like video interview style or SJT style or both?

would like to know this too

 

[starman]

Hi guys! Does anyone have any experience with the Clyde & Co video assessment? I am confused as to whether it is like video interview style or SJT style or both?

would like to know this too

I would say that the Clyde & Co’s assessment is a combination of SJT, around 6 video questions (can’t remember exactly) and 1 writing exercise. I hope that helps!

 

[Adrian_S]

Interview with Jones Day - have to meet a trainee and 2 senior lawyers. Would really appreciate any help/insight if anyone's done this before

 

[traineedreamer]

Interview with Jones Day - have to meet a trainee and 2 senior lawyers. Would really appreciate any help/insight if anyone's done this before

I did an interview with them in 2020, feel free to PM me and I'll offer any insight I can