TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Cynthia14]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica! I‘m applying to Osborne Clarke, on the application form they said they have part-time training contract as well, is there any different with the normal training contract?

 

[addy2004]

Anyone know when we should expect to hear back from HSF for summer vac scheme AC? Like before xmas?

 

[Charlottehollyx]

I recieved this from Taylor Wessing on the 15th of Nov and haven't heard anything since, it's been a week since 1/12 now...

"Thank you for submitting your application for a vacation scheme with Taylor Wessing.

We have received a high number of application forms for this role, and are still in the process of reviewing these.

We are conscious that you may be worried about not receiving your outcome yet so wanted to assure you, that your application is in the process of being reviewed. We will advise you of the outcome by w/c 1 December, when the application window closes.

If you are successful in being selected for the next stage, you will be invited to complete an online test and have seven days to complete the test. Further instructions on the testing stage will be emailed to you."

 

[F12M34L]

constantly checking emails for CC update :/

 

[goodvibesonly]

Does anyone know what time Latham is due on the 10th?

 

[e1996]

constantly checking emails for CC update :/

lol how i've spent 95% of my morning :')

 

[oliviapope1]

lol how i've spent 95% of my morning :')

Same here it’s starting to slowly drive me insane I think

 

[axelbeugre]

Anyone have any idea how a firm uses online tests in their recruitment process? I emailed TW about it, seeing as their test is different to the one you did last year @axelbeugre (as it was not a game based assessment but more like a WG.) I got back a message when asking them about this and they said:

"We review the application forms and shortlist them, inviting only the shortlisted candidates to the online assessment stage. We then look at those results alongside our benchmark to decide who is invited to the final stage – the assessment centre.


I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, please feel free to get back in touch."

So am i right in thinking that if someone does average and is close to the benchmark of the test, their application would then be reviewed again when making a final decision? Instead of taking solely the test result as the only decision?

I think they said that you need to meet the benchmark and that is going to be a factor that is going to help them decide whether to invite people for the assessment centre. So, I am pretty sure you have to meet or surpass the benchmark.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

is cc vi automatic?

 

[Charlottehollyx]

is cc vi automatic?

No, congrats if you got one!!

 

[aolpsi]

No, congrats if you got one!!

What does vi mean? 😩

 

[oliviapope1]

CC VI invite!!!

 

[mfuturetrainee]

CC VI invite!!!

I read the email and im so scared of it honestly 😭 idk what the 3rd q could be

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Has anyone completed the Macfarlanes online assessment?

 

[Amehta1]

CC VI invite!!!

Does it mean I’ve been rejected if I haven’t gotten an email yet?

 

[Cynthia14]

CC VI invite!!!

did you applied their TC or SPARK program?

 

[e1996]

For CC, does anyone's status say anything other than "submitted", mine is still on just "submitted"

 

[Amehta1]

If you haven’t received an email yet are you to assume you haven’t been selected for CC?

 

[legally.brown]

If you haven’t received an email yet are you to assume you haven’t been selected for CC?

At this point I guess yeah? Seems like they have sent out VIs. But hey it’s not a rejection until you get the email

 

[kcr]

Bird & Bird PFO