TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[BM99]

I have a Latham AC coming up - any tips would be greatly appreciated.
(applied in October; received and completed video interview in January.

Hi there what is the exact date did you complete your VI and receive AC invite?

 

[11dunnr]

Congrats! When did you send your app?

I think a couple of days before the deadline. It was for the london office if that helps!

 

[DKLaw]

TLT rejection, not sure about this but heard that they had AC from 8th till today in Manchester, so weird to send PFOs now but ah well

 

[hanz123]

Any advice for Shoosmiths or Gateley I'd appreciate it.

 

[JessicaIsabelle]

Any advice for Shoosmiths or Gateley I'd appreciate it.

You have posted this so many times

I can’t advise on gateley but Shoosmiths is an SJT and WG. you can do WG prep online for free.

SJT you really need to be yourself. Don’t try and give answers you think the firm wants. Be honest and consistent in your answers.

 

[Deleted member 27336]

random Q, but is a shirt and tie smart enough for a VI? not rly sure what to wear

 

[letthisbethefinalcycle]

finding post ac stress very difficult to cope, especially because the ac was for a dream firm that has very quick turn around time for successful candidates. already feeling extremely disheartened to confront the high probability of a rejection...i genuinely think the firm is the most suitable given my past experiences, aspirations and background, and i thought i did my best compared to other ac/telephone interviews/video interview i had, so if i can't even get it i don't really know where else would give me a chance and thanks for tolerating the doom and gloom energy community peeps

 

[futuretraineecity]

Anyone know if Dechert AC’s are in person?

 

[Application10203949]

Anyone heard from Addleshaw Goddard post-VI for Edinburgh/Glasgow office? Expecting a PFO now...

 

[rosec]

were all the shearman pfos for spring?

 

[hanz123]

You have posted this so many times

I can’t advise on gateley but Shoosmiths is an SJT and WG. you can do WG prep online for free.

SJT you really need to be yourself. Don’t try and give answers you think the firm wants. Be honest and consistent in your answers.

Yes I have, I just wanted some advice or tips on someone that's completed it that's why.

 

[mdoeslaw]

finding post ac stress very difficult to cope, especially because the ac was for a dream firm that has very quick turn around time for successful candidates. already feeling extremely disheartened to confront the high probability of a rejection...i genuinely think the firm is the most suitable given my past experiences, aspirations and background, and i thought i did my best compared to other ac/telephone interviews/video interview i had, so if i can't even get it i don't really know where else would give me a chance and thanks for tolerating the doom and gloom energy community peeps

ngl i struggle w this a lot so ik its disheartening and it can feel difficult to cope but id urge you to redirect your attention, ik its easier said than done but theres honestly nothing more that can be down now, you did your best and hopefully that pays off. be proud that you even got to the stage that you did because its incredibly competitive !! if you can do it and reach this stage now, u most certainly have the capabilities to do it again (

 

[Hmm123]

Anyone know what the benchmark is for Stephenson Harwood’s WG test?

 

[Aspiring.lawyer.to.be]

has anyone got through to mishcon AC, please pm me

 

[Not2late22]

Yeah there are. I think yday must have been the last day of first stage ACs. The welcome video said it was the final stage but it was wrong

Yeah I noticed this too, the website says there is another round but the video said this was the last one. I emailed to ask but haven’t heard back yet, will let you know what they reply.

Also I didn’t catch any timeline by which we hear back, do you know when it may be?

I found the first round tough but quite interesting, hope I didn’t screw it up!

 

[bhbuygu]

finding post ac stress very difficult to cope, especially because the ac was for a dream firm that has very quick turn around time for successful candidates. already feeling extremely disheartened to confront the high probability of a rejection...i genuinely think the firm is the most suitable given my past experiences, aspirations and background, and i thought i did my best compared to other ac/telephone interviews/video interview i had, so if i can't even get it i don't really know where else would give me a chance and thanks for tolerating the doom and gloom energy community peeps

Regardless of the outcome, you should be immensely proud of your hard work You’ve got this champ!! Take the day off

 

[CareerChange]

Has anyone heard from Taylor Vinters after doing the Arctic Shores assessment? Bracing myself for a PFO…

 

[AK_B]

If anyone has any advice on the W&C VI it would be much appreciated

 

[gdelle]

Those who have completed the Shoosmiths virtual assessment, did you receive email confirmation of receipt?

The platform was glitchy for me and I had to redo the last part a couple of times.

 

[Lawdolphin]

Hi all, does anyone have experience with the CRS video interview? I've only done one VI before which I completely bombed so any tips/advice would be hugely appreciated! Thanks so much and good luck to everyone waiting to hear back!