TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[zizszhplum]

DWF VI!

 

[Lawstudent803]

Anyone recently heard from withers?

I got an invite to the test, but not sure if that was automatic or not.

 

[Arf1309]

Anyone else still waiting to hear back from Clyde & Co, CMS and Bristows??

 

[sxw517]

Exclusive: AI chatbot successfully answers Watson Glaser test - Legal Cheek

Could ChatGPT spell the end of law firm fav?

www.legalcheek.com

Surely this cannot be right?

 

[Highnumberofapplicants]

Does anyone know the dates of CMS Academy?

 

[CorpLawyer00]

70% is kinda bad tbh - probs better takinf it yourself

 

[sxw517]

70% is kinda bad tbh - probs better takinf it yourself

The page does suggest that if you let the chatbot do all other sections and did inferences you'd fair a lot better. But, I agree, I'd probably end up taking it the day the AI was malfunctioning and score in the 5th percentile

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

The page does suggest that if you let the chatbot do all other sections and did inferences you'd fair a lot better. But, I agree, I'd probably end up taking it the day the AI was malfunctioning and score in the 5th percentile

Inferences is the only section I can never guarantee 100% on.. maybe I am AI 😂

 

[NW Law]

Does anyone know the dates of CMS Academy?

July 3rd to July 21st.

 

[Nishath K]

Just saw my DWF VI!!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I don't particularly understand why law firms do this because they miss out on recruiting potentially the best talent for the firm. Why set a deadline if the real deadline is a month before? Simmons might have missed out on someone who would have added real value to their firm so take your potential to the next app!

Sometimes firms get an unexpected increase in applications. It sounds like some firms (especially those with generous WFH set ups) have had an influx of applications this year, and it’s been difficult for them to manage the numbers compared to previous cycles.

For them, they may see it as they could potentially miss out on talent that applied earlier if they wait to assess everyone who comes through the process later.

 

[Ambs123]

Has anyone heard from Addleshaw post-VI? I know one person has an invite so far. Just wondering whether I should lose my hope of getting an AC :/

 

[Sarah T]

Simmons PFO. They say they’ve reached capacity with applications and are no longer reviewing. Does this mean they haven’t marked my VI? ((

Sorry to hear this - I haven't heard back from them post test and VI which I did almost 2 weeks ago...is my PFO in transit?

 

[LJ]

Has anyone heard from Addleshaw post-VI? I know one person has an invite so far. Just wondering whether I should lose my hope of getting an AC :/

I’ve recently done the AG AC + they said there are more dates planned so definitely don’t give up hope yet!

 

[Ambs123]

I’ve recently done the AG AC + they said there are more dates planned so definitely don’t give up hope yet!

Thanks for letting me know! I appreciate it - congrats on the AC and I’m wishing you the absolutely best for this cycle 🥳

 

[Phoebe123451]

Has anyone been invited for a Sidley interview since like the 26th of Jan? If so, when did you apply? Thank you

 

[hannah04]

Anyone heard from Vinson & Elkins post app?

 

[refy]

Has anyone been invited for a Sidley interview since like the 26th of Jan? If so, when did you apply? Thank you

I haven't seen any invites, or VS offers for that matter lol

 

[Momo]

Anyone heard from Debevoise yet?

 

[lawstudent1]

I haven't seen any invites, or VS offers for that matter lol

They have a reputation for ghosting... I know many people still waiting on WVS responses 😂