TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[aniraz]

Hi @Jessica Booker - could you please point me to some posts regarding ACs (specifically with Farrers or any other mainly private client firm)? The AC consists of an individual written exercise and a group case study exercise. It's my first AC so don't know what to expect

If you google law firm written exercise or case study there are loads of resources. On the google search some tcla posts should also come up which go through them in detail

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

for those who passed NRF screening for summer, did you receive the WG link but not the Arctic shores?

 

[Sarah T]

Just been sent WG for NRF but also a behavioural test? is the behavioural test mentioned anywhere on their site? I had no idea they had one of these and would not have applied otherwise

I spoke to Grad Rec at a law fair they said that they were experimenting with a move away from WG into a behavioural test and candidates might receive either this year as they see if it is something they want to implement. Not sure if that meant that you should receive both though.

 

[BonanzaBih_]

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Anyone else heard back from Milbank for spring vs other than people who heard back yesterday. Wondering if its a pfo

haven’t heard back yet

 

[Hmm123]

Anyone heard from HFW recently?

 

[Sarah T]

thanks for this.

Very cringe moving away from psychometric testing that reliably predicts workplace performance/ productivity

When I spoke to them - their justification was that the WG can be learnt whereas it is hard to beat a behavioural test.

 

[Niloufar Nateghi]

I got a call re VS offer yesterday, but I havent received an email confirmation, is it normal for firms to take a while to send out the confirmation in an email?

 

[Annieisobel]

Farrer PFO!

Very expected so lovely to have actually got the one of the PFOs I was asking for yesterday aha

Onwards and upwards!

 

[Sarah T]

I got a call re VS offer yesterday, but I havent received an email confirmation, is it normal for firms to take a while to send out the confirmation in an email?

It did take almost 2 weeks for me -- don't worry because I know it made me worry.

 

[lenalong02]

Farrer PFO!

Very expected so lovely to have actually got the one of the PFOs I was asking for yesterday aha

Onwards and upwards!

which scheme did you apply for?

 

[lawapplicant]

When I spoke to them - their justification was that the WG can be learnt whereas it is hard to beat a behavioural test.

They are correct tbf. That is why I like WG.

 

[lawapplicant]

Any point applying for a direct TC as a second year?

 

[Ambs123]

Hi @Jessica Booker. If I had a written task that consisted of drafting an email to a client, where the info needed to be concise, would it be fine to use bullet points? Or would it need to be in full sentences? Thanks!

 

[Annieisobel]

which scheme did you apply for?

Spring

 

[readylawyer1]

Has anyone done the Paul Hastings Inside Look VI and have any tips?

 

[Solking456]

has anyone had a response from NRF about whether we are meant to have received Arctic shores link as well as WG ?

 

[faccinidori]

Hey, has anyone got an offer for Withers' Spring VS?

 

[Aga123+]

Hi @Jessica Booker. If I had a written task that consisted of drafting an email to a client, where the info needed to be concise, would it be fine to use bullet points? Or would it need to be in full sentences? Thanks!

Personally, I've always written in sentences that are relatively concise and use simple terms. I find it allows the email to be somewhat structured and neat. But I think it is up to you - as long as the email is easy to understand and structured, I'm sure it's fine.

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Does anyone have any advice for Simmons AC, Travers interview, MoFo first stage interview or Winston & Strawn interview? Please PM me.

 

[SeniorStatusStudent]

Hey, has anyone got an offer for Withers' Spring VS?

Not yet heard from them since the VI, have you?