TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[ssolicitorz]

just got the call- DENTONS SPRING VACATION SCHEME offer!!! after 2 rejections in a row post AC this cycle, I was starting to doubt if i could land a scheme again and was losing confidence- just got to keeeep goingg

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

What would be considered poor? I was on the 9th percentile and I'm still trying to wrap my mind as to what this means (even after a previous member tried to explain it).

If you took a sample size of people who completed the test and your score was compared to that sample, your result will be 9th, with the 1st being the lowest result and the 99th being the highest result.

What you don't know is who you are being compared to though. It may not be your fellow applicants. It could be partners within the firm for instance.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

just got the call- DENTONS SPRING VACATION SCHEME offer!!! after 2 rejections in a row post AC this cycle, I was starting to doubt if i could land a scheme again and was losing confidence- just got to keeeep goingg

Yes! Love to see this - congrats!

 

[mdoeslaw]

What is a good percentile to be in for a solid WG test?? Hope that's not a silly q ahahah, I'm so confused

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

What is a good percentile to be in for a solid WG test??

Typically anything above 65 is likely to be a pass. Firms tend to not have too high a benchmark (e.g. 80 percentile or above).

Some firms will have a pass rate mich lower than that - I have heard pass benchmarks of 17-18th percentile.

 

[abcdefg123]

Has anyone completed an AC with Bird & Bird and could PM me please? I have a couple of queries

 

[Deleted member 21782]

Has anyone who completed the DWF VI let us know how long you get to prep and answer the questions?

Thank you in advance.

 

[JessicaIsabelle]

Has anyone who completed the DWF VI let us know how long you get to prep and answer the questions?

Thank you in advance.

I’m doing mine later today or tomorrow morning so I’ll let you know if you haven’t done it before me

 

[Autotunedbird]

I can't remember who asked me to share my email response with CMS following my application. They said they are still processing applications and other candidates.

 

[EliteWhovian]

Guys what type of phone number do firms call you with, I missed a private caller yesterday and I'm worried I ghosted a potential invitation haha

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Guys what type of phone number do firms call you with, I missed a private caller yesterday and I'm worried I ghosted a potential invitation haha

No set precedent here - could be a with-held number just due to their phone system, a landline number or a mobile number.

One of my major pieces of advice for anyone waiting for outcomes from interviews is to set up voicemail! They will leave a message but a crazy number of people have no ability to leave a voicemail message.

 

[FutureTraineeWannabe]

With all the PFO’s does anyone know what firms still have open applications? 🙃

 

[Chouette]

With all the PFO’s does anyone know what firms still have open applications? 🙃

You are a mind-reader. +1

 

[Bubbles]

With all the PFO’s does anyone know what firms still have open applications? 🙃

I think Womble Bond Dickinson and Freeths have applications open? Not sure though

 

[Autotunedbird]

They said this today?

Yup!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

With all the PFO’s does anyone know what firms still have open applications? 🙃

There are a lot of Chambers included in this list, but still some law firms in there too: Key Deadlines Calendar - Legal Cheek

Upcoming deadlines for VS also here: Work placement scheme deadlines | Vacation scheme deadlines (lawcareers.net)

 

[lawapplicant]

Trowers test invite. Hate to be that guy but does everyone get one or do they filter first?

 

[Ambs123]

Trowers test invite. Hate to be that guy but does everyone get one or do they filter first?

Last year they filtered!

 

[CallumJR]

just got the call- DENTONS SPRING VACATION SCHEME offer!!! after 2 rejections in a row post AC this cycle, I was starting to doubt if i could land a scheme again and was losing confidence- just got to keeeep goingg

Huge achievement!!!!
I knew you had what it takes to secure that VS and I am sure you will convert it!

So happy for you 😘😘😘

 

[lawstudent22]

Has anyone heard from Covington post-AC?