TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[hanz123]

Just finished Shoosmiths online test. It was actually pretty enjoyable

Definitely was!
Wish more law firms had tests like Shoosmiths,

 

[lovelaw223]

people waiting on results from Osborne Clarke AC 1, when do you reckon we'll hear?

 

[SK02]

Hi guys
Has anyone completed Trowers & Hamlins test ?
If yes, what is it like and how we can prepare for that ?

thanks

 

[11dunnr]

Hi guys
Has anyone completed Trowers & Hamlins test ?
If yes, what is it like and how we can prepare for that ?

thanks

I've completed it! I don't think you can prepare much, its a mixture of number patterns and vocab questions and is way less tricky/specific that the WG. I also found I was less pushed for time than on the practice one that is available.

 

[Nom]

people waiting on results from Osborne Clarke AC 1, when do you reckon we'll hear?

Can you access the application page? I've sent them an email but no reply yet.

 

[LJ]

people waiting on results from Osborne Clarke AC 1, when do you reckon we'll hear?

I did it on Tuesday and they said 1-2 weeks for me

 

[random23448]

Same here it was so bad.

Do you know any if there any practice tests for Gateley? Also, what type of questions did they ask?

 

[random23448]

The Gateley assessment just felt like a maths test. So, instant PFO for me

Also, does anyone else find it so difficult to do SJTs because the answers are all similar to each other?

Do you know any if there any practice tests for Gateley on their website or anything similar to the test? Also, what type of maths questions did they ask?

 

[berrysmooth]

If I am supposed to give a 10 minute presentation at an AC, do you think the assessors will mind if I go over a minute or two?

 

[Highnumberofapplicants]

If I am supposed to give a 10 minute presentation at an AC, do you think the assessors will mind if I go over a minute or two?

Learnt it the hard way. The answer is yes. Time management and structure is key in these presentations so I would always recommend presenting within the ten minutes.

 

[Law Student]

Do you know any if there any practice tests for Gateley on their website or anything similar to the test? Also, what type of maths questions did they ask?

Not that I’m aware of but the test is untimed so you can spend your time on any questions you are struggling with

The maths questions are probably basic maths like working out percentages but I’m not good at maths so I found it hard

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Learnt it the hard way. The answer is yes. Time management and structure is key in these presentations so I would always recommend presenting within the ten minutes.

Similar question - does it matter if an interview runs over? Are we, as the candidates, supposed to be the ones to ensure it ends on time? (had one recently run over by 15 minutes :/ )

 

[Law Student]

In SJTs, some questions have a scale that we drag along and stop on where our answer is. Does it matter where in the scale we have specifically dragged too? Or does it only matter which side of the scale we are closest to? I hope that makes sense

 

[sxw517]

Similar question - does it matter if an interview runs over? Are we, as the candidates, supposed to be the ones to ensure it ends on time? (had one recently run over by 15 minutes :/ )

I don't think it would be looked on very favourably at all if you were to remind an interviewer of the time, or suggest bringing it to a close. I have no experience working in HR/interviewing but my instincts tell me that if you did such a thing you probably wouldn't hear back!

 

[Klawdabbe]

Not that I’m aware of but the test is untimed so you can spend your time on any questions you are struggling with

The maths questions are probably basic maths like working out percentages but I’m not good at maths so I found it hard

How was the interview part of it if you don't mind me asking

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

I don't think it would be looked on very favourably at all if you were to remind an interviewer of the time, or suggest bringing it to a close. I have no experience working in HR/interviewing but my instincts tell me that if you did such a thing you probably wouldn't hear back!

Ah that makes me feel better @Jessica Booker just checking I likely wouldn't be penalised for letting an interview go over time? Given time management is a crucial skill for a trainee?

 

[Bubbles]

does anyone know if the CRS VI is competency-based or strengths-based? There's also no guidance on whether there will be commercial questions so don't really know what to expect...

 

[Law Student]

How was the interview part of it if you don't mind me asking

I still haven't done that bit, planning to do it in the evening

 

[gabynosaure]

In SJTs, some questions have a scale that we drag along and stop on where our answer is. Does it matter where in the scale we have specifically dragged too? Or does it only matter which side of the scale we are closest to? I hope that makes sense

I don't know for sure, but I would tend to say it does matter, otherwise I guess they wouldn't have given you the possibility to drag it at different points

 

[lllaaawww098]

does anyone have any updates from travers smith?