TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

On Topscore, is it acceptable to draft in a word document and copy it over? I would not want to accidentally submit a half finished piece of work (similar fear to sending a half finished email!).

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Skadden ti! Appreciate any tips on how to prepare!

Congrats!

 

[daisy_yawn]

Skadden TI!

 

[BM99]

Does anyone know that what is the word count for MoFo's application questions?

 

[TheBestSolicitorInTheWorld]

Does anyone know that what is the word count for MoFo's application questions?

The deadline was yesterday but if i remember correctly there wasn't one

 

[TheBestSolicitorInTheWorld]

What is a TI? I know a VI is a virtual interview

 

[CorpLawyer00]

What is a TI? I know a VI is a virtual interview

Telephone interview

 

[selfcarequeenzzz1]

Did anyone else get an email from Reed Smith about a strengths test? I already completed one so am guessing I should ignore?

 

[sdsou]

Hello, does anyone have a list of law firms that sponsor visas for training contracts?

 

[aspiringforever]

I’ve seen a lot of CMS AC invites going around - is it just people that have applied to London that have heard back or regional offices too?

Dying to know the answer to this too.

 

[TheBestSolicitorInTheWorld]

From the bottom of my heart, I cannot express how much I HATE numerical tests
If I wanted to do maths, I would be in STEM. The Simmons & Simmons test was so mathematical, I got so bored and I just did eenie meenie miney mo for the answers cause I genuinely did not want to have to do all the maths. And, it was long maths too like seriously I haven't touched a calculator since I was 16 (my A-Levels were essay-based), I chose law to get away from maths and yet here it is haunting me again. Why can't we just write an essay instead? That would be so much more fun!

 

[lawyering]

From the bottom of my heart, I cannot express how much I HATE numerical tests
If I wanted to do maths, I would be in STEM. The Simmons & Simmons test was so mathematical, I got so bored and I just did eenie meenie miney mo for the answers cause I genuinely did not want to have to do all the maths. And, it was long maths too like seriously I haven't touched a calculator since I was 16 (my A-Levels were essay-based), I chose law to get away from maths and yet here it is haunting me again. Why can't we just write an essay instead? That would be so much more fun!

Was it a timed test as well? If so, just another reason why these tests seems so pointless...

 

[corporategirlie]

hi guys,

freaking out a bit because I have a video interview for Dechert and this is my first video interview and the deadline is today. i saw that a few people had already also got the video interview and was wondering if anyone could tell me a bit more about what kind of questions they asked for interview.

thanks everyone and hope your application process is going well!!!!!!

 

[yasmars]

From the bottom of my heart, I cannot express how much I HATE numerical tests
If I wanted to do maths, I would be in STEM. The Simmons & Simmons test was so mathematical, I got so bored and I just did eenie meenie miney mo for the answers cause I genuinely did not want to have to do all the maths. And, it was long maths too like seriously I haven't touched a calculator since I was 16 (my A-Levels were essay-based), I chose law to get away from maths and yet here it is haunting me again. Why can't we just write an essay instead? That would be so much more fun!

This is why I stayed far away from that firm

 

[ssolicitorz]

I applied for winter and they sent me an email saying that they were impressed with my application and would reconsider for Spring - but just received an email now with rejection. I guess they're clearing out all the remaining apps from winter to be ready for Spring?

In the same boat unfortunately.

 

[antisocial applicant]

Was it a timed test as well? If so, just another reason why these tests seems so pointless...

It's not timed, but they track how long you take to answer questions as part of their anti-cheating measures.

Very invasive of them to turn your camera on too.

 

[Deleted member 3712]

It's not timed, but they track how long you take to answer questions as part of their anti-cheating measures.

Very invasive of them to turn your camera on too.

Yeah the green camera light is on throughout as you're sitting the SJT...

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Yeah the green camera light is on throughout as you're sitting the SJT...

phahhahah thats fkin brutal

 

[daisy_yawn]

Yeah the green camera light is on throughout as you're sitting the SJT...

Oh sheesh that's kinda intimidating glad I didn't apply

 

[NXWLLB]

Hi everyone,

How do I demonstrate my potential as a trainee in Clyde & Co's video assessment? I feel so nervous because its is my first interview. I have gotten tips like research the firm and give eye contact but I still feel a little inadequate. Please help, I don't know what to expect

@Jessica Booker , do you have any advice on this?