TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[catlover123]

i got two competency questions and one firm-related motivational question earlier this year. i remember it was 15s prep then 2min or 1min30s to answer?

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Application Update - Last posted 17/10/23

Bank of England Trainee solicitor programme - Completed online tests
White and Case WVS- Application sent
Hogan Lovell TC- Application sent
Hogan Lovell Lift off - WG Complete
NRF WVS - Application sent (No test received assuming PFO)
Stephenson Harwood WVS - Application sent
Cleary Gottlieb WVS - Application sent
Travers Smith WVS -Application sent
Gowling TC - Application sent
Mayer Brown TC - Application Sent
CMS TC - WG invite (to be completed)
A&O TC - Application Sent (test and Vi to be completed)

PFO Heaven
Sidley - PFO
Jones Day - PFO
Slaughter and May TC - PFO
Linklaters - Failed WG - PFO
Simmons - Failed VI - PFO
Clifford chance TC - Failed WG - PFO

Pending Applications
Mischon De Reya SVS - Application Pending
HSF SVS - Application Pending
Freshfields - Application pending

I am not applying to any Summer Vacation schemes online winter, possibly Spring and Direct TC.
Has anyone done of the firms above and have progressed further than I have and when did you apply?

Not feeling very hopeful at all!

Hey, when did you hear back from BoE?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

This is so weird! Can anyone clarify?

Could possibly be that those who are only getting one test have done the other test before for another vacancy or in last year’s cycle?

 

[Lawlawlawlaw]

I did NRF AS last Monday but have yet to receive any TI invite. Should I take it as a PFO?

I also did NRF AS last Monday and haven’t heard back - if finishing TI’s this week then I’m presuming PFO?!

 

[Louise59]

Covington & Burling AC for WVS. So I’m sure people will start to hear back soon!

I don't think they send invites in batches!

 

[hannahfl]

Oh i thought you said you received ti invite from nrf ?

Yes I did receive a TI invite but haven’t done the tests. This may be because I have applied to them previously and completed the tests then?

 

[NW Law]

I don't think they send invites in batches!

They might not, I am unsure! When I received my invite and had to book our group exercise (it felt a bit weird being able to choose when you did your group exercise!). I saw there were three slots available for both Wednesday and Thursday next week - none were greyed and all seemed pretty free still, so might have just rushed to book it!

 

[Deleted member 31343]

Hey, when did you hear back from BoE?

Submitted 08/10/23 and got the test invite 17/10/23 submitted test 19/10/23 and have not heard back as of yet. They screen applications before test invite as I didn't make it to testing stage last year.

 

[plteo22]

They might not, I am unsure! When I received my invite and had to book our group exercise (it felt a bit weird being able to choose when you did your group exercise!). I saw there were three slots available for both Wednesday and Thursday next week - none were greyed and all seemed pretty free still, so might have just rushed to book it!

Ah Congrats! Should I assume no news is bad news then or is it still too early to tell?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Submitted 08/10/23 and got the test invite 17/10/23 submitted test 19/10/23 and have not heard back as of yet. They screen applications before test invite as I didn't make it to testing stage last year.

So strange! I submitted my application the day after you did and I still haven’t heard back from them yet.

 

[letthisbethefinalcycle]

Guys is HL lift off rolling as well?

 

[lawapplicant]

For anyone who has applied both HL lift off and the WVS - did you have to complete the WG twice? They sent me two links but I'm hoping once I do the WVS one then that is it.

 

[Robot1]

Has anyone heard back from A&O post AC or know when we will hear?

Nope, someone said they take 1-2 weeks. Looking at previous forums they seem to announce offers after everyone has done the AC?

 

[legallybrunette8]

Hey! Does anyone have any advice/tips on how to prepare for the Pinsent Masons blended assessment?

 

[hanz123]

Does anyone have any advice for Addleshaw Goddard's application questions

 

[NW Law]

Ah Congrats! Should I assume no news is bad news then or is it still too early to tell?

I would probably say it is too early to tell (at least from what I can see). Friday the 3rd is when people need to choose their dates - so I would not be surprised if more invites are out today and tomorrow. It is quite possible they have another AC later on - but given how close it is to their dates, I am not sure!

 

[Deleted member 31343]

So strange! I submitted my application the day after you did and I still haven’t heard back from them yet.

Last year i applied 01/11/22 and i was declined 28/11/22 so nearly a month after! I think they really look at your answers to the application questions as mines last year were soo bad but i also gained work experience in my grad job this year that has a maths element, I don't think A level's are looked at. Hope you hear back soon!

 

[Deleted member 31343]

For anyone who has applied both HL lift off and the WVS - did you have to complete the WG twice? They sent me two links but I'm hoping once I do the WVS one then that is it.

I applied for lift off and TC and i have a WG for lift off only as TC ones are sent in December. i assume if i fail the lift off one i can retake the TC one?

 

[Kodak123]

Has anyone actually been successful when applying to the Slaughter and May Winter Workshop?

 

[baj5]

I just got an email from Covington as I had asked them to attach something to my application and I received confirmation that they did so I am assuming they are going through them.