TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[pfoapplicant]

Hi guys - I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have any advice for Simmons & Simmons's assessment centres? I'd be massively grateful for any tips!

P.S. as ever, thanks so much to @Jaysen and @Jessica Booker for keeping the Interview Experiences pages updated!

 

[babylawyer]

congrats!! how long after the VI did it take for Simmons to get back to you?

Hi guys - I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have any advice for Simmons & Simmons's assessment centres? I'd be massively grateful for any tips!

P.S. as ever, thanks so much to @Jaysen and @Jessica Booker for keeping the Interview Experiences pages updated!

 

[pfoapplicant]

congrats!! how long after the VI did it take for Simmons to get back to you?

Thanks! They took just under a week to get back to me

 

[sibs23]

I am answering a question about how my responsibilities and activities have built my skillset. The question doesn't ask for this, but should I link my answer back to the firm and the role? The answer has a 250 word limit.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I am answering a question about how my responsibilities and activities have built my skillset. The question doesn't ask for this, but should I link my answer back to the firm and the role? The answer has a 250 word limit.

Hi @lellie23 - I don’t think you need to do this. However, the skill set you identify could be aligned to what the firm or job spec say they look for.

 

[lila12]

Does anyone have any advice on NRF TI? Thank you

 

[taetae]

Anyone else also still waiting for a response from HSF for the winter vac scheme? T_T

 

[Donuttime]

I’m assuming most winter vacations schemes will be answered by this coming week? Considering most ACs for WVS are happening in November

 

[average_jo123]

has anyone heard back re Clyde & Co WVS post-video assessment?

 

[lik0401]

Hi - anyone heard back yet from Slaughter & May Winter Workshop, Sidley Winter VS and Travers Smith Winter VS, or have any information about when replies will be?

 

[B A]

Anyone who got an invite to Linklaters Open Day, have you received any further emails from them since?

 

[B A]

Does anyone know if apps for Gibson Dunn's open day are reviewed on a rolling basis? If anyone has applied, have you received a response yet?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Which firms are generally less strict regarding grades? I have been getting a lot of rejections, and I think I might be overreaching slightly!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Which firms are generally less strict regarding grades? I have been getting a lot of rejections, and I think I might be overreaching slightly!

What grades specifically? A-level or degree module results?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

What grades specifically? A-level or degree module results?

Degree module results - I have a 2.1 obtained, but my average is ~60 exactly.

 

[toribabylawyer]

has anyone still not heard back from Ashurst ? (winter vac scheme)

 

[Adrian_S]

Anyone heard from BCLP since doing the SJT? Did mine on 3 October, so pretty sure it's a PFO but just thought I'd ask

 

[lik0401]

Anyone going to the Reed Smith Open Day tomorrow or to Linklaters on the 8th?

 

[B A]

has anyone still not heard back from Ashurst ? (winter vac scheme)

I just did an AC with them and they said that they are running them until 8th November, so I'd expect you to hear back pretty soon.

 

[rose888]

hogan lovells WVS rejection