TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[os111]

has anyone heard back post-WG from HL? I always find it so hard to gauge how I did

 

[NW Law]

I heard that I passed and they told me my score/percentage on the WG, but that’s the last I heard from them.

 

[yasmars]

I heard that I passed and they told me my score/percentage on the WG, but that’s the last I heard from them.

Did you email them for your results?

 

[HLL]

My CV was 2 pages and I’ve received an invite for VI. I think you’re good, but if you’re worried about it maybe keep your education/relevant work experience (whichever is most impressive) on the main page?

thankss! congrats on receiving the vi!

 

[hirene]

Anyone waiting to hear from DLA Piper after VI? I did mine last Saturday and they said they will get back in 7 days, I'm hoping I hear back today.. 🙏

If you haven't done the VI, I suggest that you think about skills you want to sell. also, there is time limit for prep which I didn't know about.. wasn't entirely clear to me 😅 I alwo panicked so I'm afraid I don't remember the specifics of the questions...

 

[NW Law]

Did you email them for your results?

Yeah, I request them to help my development/get a rough idea how I’m doing. They replied about a day later providing the information. I think you know if you have failed the WG because like an hour or two later an automatic email goes out (I think!). But I’m sure you can ask if you’re interested to know!

 

[tillywizz98]

Yeah, I request them to help my development/get a rough idea how I’m doing. They replied about a day later providing the information. I think you know if you have failed the WG because like an hour or two later an automatic email goes out (I think!). But I’m sure you can ask if you’re interested to know!

Is this for Hogan Lovells? How do you know re: failing? I did mine last week and haven't heard back so would hope that means I haven't instantly failed..!

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

Is this for Hogan Lovells? How do you know re: failing? I did mine last week and haven't heard back so would hope that means I haven't instantly failed..!

I wouldn't stress - I never received anything post WG when I applied for their TC at the start of this year. I was ultimately rejected, but I asked for the WG results and I far exceeded their pass mark (the pass mark is quite low like 13th percentile, and I got 89th or something) - so I guess I was rejected on other grounds. They will give you the WG results if you want.

 

[tillywizz98]

I wouldn't stress - I never received anything post WG when I applied for their TC at the start of this year. I was ultimately rejected, but I asked for the WG results and I far exceeded their pass mark (the pass mark is quite low like 13th percentile, and I got 89th or something) - so I guess I was rejected on other grounds. They will give you the WG results if you want.

Thank you - I have emailed anyway as I'm keen to improve!

 

[mfuturetrainee]

i was doing a vi and my browser literally crashed on the last q, now it says my application has been sent off when I didn't even record the final question

 

[Deleted member 24543]

Cleary AC - applied 17/10 for anyone still waiting to find out.

Is this for Spring or Winter?

 

[NW Law]

Is this for Hogan Lovells? How do you know re: failing? I did mine last week and haven't heard back so would hope that means I haven't instantly failed..!

Yes - if you fail the WG I believe an automatic email goes out saying something akin to “having reviewed your test scores, we are sorry to say we will not be progressing you.” That’s been my experience in the past - I’m unsure if that has changed though!

Is this for Spring or Winter?

Sorry, should have stated! Winter.

 

[Zi48]

i was doing a vi and my browser literally crashed on the last q, now it says my application has been sent off when I didn't even record the final question

I would contact the firm and explain what happened, they might be able to reset it

If you have like a screenshot/pic from when it crashed that might help too

 

[NW Law]

Would it be okay if I PM you a question about the cover letter/application format?

Sure thing!

 

[mfuturetrainee]

I would contact the firm and explain what happened, they might be able to reset it

If you have like a screenshot/pic from when it crashed that might help too

I did I really thought it was the end of the world but thank god the GR was so quick in responding

 

[Issy_l]

Hey everyone! Have you guys heard back from the following firms? (For the London WVS)

-Linkaters
-Dechert post VI and written exercise
-HL post WG
-Shearman and Sterling
-Cleary
-Weil
-Clifford Chance post successful WG

Thank you!

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

Hey everyone! Have you guys heard back from the following firms? (For the London WVS)

-Linkaters
-Dechert post VI and written exercise
-HL post WG
-Shearman and Sterling
-Cleary
-Weil
-Clifford Chance post successful WG

Thank you!

I didn't think Shearman did a WVS this year?

 

[Issy_l]

True! sorry, that would be for the Spring VS

I didn't think Shearman did a WVS this year?

 

[jplaw1010]

Hey everyone! Have you guys heard back from the following firms? (For the London WVS)

-Linkaters
-Dechert post VI and written exercise
-HL post WG
-Shearman and Sterling
-Cleary
-Weil
-Clifford Chance post successful WG

Thank you!

Nothing from Links as of yet (post-tests), but I know some people have already received AC's for the WVS

 

[Issy_l]

Nothing from Links as of yet (post-tests), but I know some people have already received AC's for the WVS

Oh wow already!! My application is stil 77% « On hold » 🥲