TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[SalmaNasser]

I see, do you know when AC will be? Can’t remember if they said plus they’ve removed the job ad from their site now

I remember I think it was around Dec 18 and there was in Feb as well. I wanted to ask as well how long did it take you to receive the test from Fieldfisher.

 

[Z48]

DLA really do have the worst grad rec of all time. Over a week since I requested reasonable adjustments for the VI - and still nothing.

Meanwhile Hogan and CMS replied straight away. Literally every other firm has responded in the same day too.

I waited almost 3 weeks for the adjustments to be put in, they don’t have a contact number so I just sent a follow up email after a bit.

Not sure if you’ve already done this but if you sign up to the video interview platform, there’s a section to fill in about adjustments too, I didn’t realise so did that later, but it’s possible emails get lost in the mix

 

[Deleted member 32155]

If you get an email that says you have been moved to the next stage by someone from the firm's HR team is it good practice to reply to that email, thanking them for moving you to the next stage?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

If you get an email that says you have been moved to the next stage by someone from the firm's HR team is it good practice to reply to that email, thanking them for moving you to the next stage?

I would! Usually in the email, there should be details of next steps so you can hit two birds with one stone by thanking them and also acknowledging the other parts of the email (such as confirming whether you’ll be attending the interview or AC)

 

[lawapplicant]

If you get an email that says you have been moved to the next stage by someone from the firm's HR team is it good practice to reply to that email, thanking them for moving you to the next stage?

No

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

I remember I think it was around Dec 18 and there was in Feb as well. I wanted to ask as well how long did it take you to receive the test from Fieldfisher.

Thats not too bad then! It took one day for them to get back to me. Submitted my app at 1:30am on 16/11, got the test on 16/11 at 2:30pm

 

[SalmaNasser]

Thats not too bad then! It took one day for them to get back to me. Submitted my app at 1:30am on 16/11, got the test on 16/11 at 2:30pm

Thats really good, I applied yesterday because I did not know about their diversity scheme, I really hope I am not too late...

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Thats really good, I applied yesterday because I did not know about their diversity scheme, I really hope I am not too late...

So you can only apply for one scheme per cycle! Which is really weird because the website lets you create multiple applications. You could try your luck and make an application for the diversity access scheme too. Worst case, they make you choose between the two

 

[SalmaNasser]

So you can only apply for one scheme per cycle! Which is really weird because the website lets you create multiple applications. You could try your luck and make an application for the diversity access scheme too. Worst case, they make you choose between the two

I only applied for the diversity scheme for Fieldfisher. I am just worried that I am late with the application because it is rolling.

 

[Deleted member 32155]

I would! Usually in the email, there should be details of next steps so you can hit two birds with one stone by thanking them and also acknowledging the other parts of the email (such as confirming whether you’ll be attending the interview or AC)

Thank you, that makes sense!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

I only applied for the diversity scheme for Fieldfisher. I am just worried that I am late with the application because it is rolling.

I don’t think so. They’re a really nice firm and grad rec seem like good people too so I wouldn’t worry too much

 

[lawapplicant]

I waited almost 3 weeks for the adjustments to be put in, they don’t have a contact number so I just sent a follow up email after a bit.

Not sure if you’ve already done this but if you sign up to the video interview platform, there’s a section to fill in about adjustments too, I didn’t realise so did that later, but it’s possible emails get lost in the mix

Yeah I know and I have. Is DLA VI prep untimed? If it is I would rather not have the extra time to answer tbh lmao

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If you get an email that says you have been moved to the next stage by someone from the firm's HR team is it good practice to reply to that email, thanking them for moving you to the next stage?

You can do, but there is no need to. Plenty of people don’t. The only exception would be if the firm has asked you to acknowledge the email or there is information you need to respond with.

 

[SalmaNasser]

I don’t think so. They’re a really nice firm and grad rec seem like good people too so I wouldn’t worry too much

Thank you!!

 

[Z48]

Yeah I know and I have. Is DLA VI prep untimed? If it is I would rather not have the extra time to answer tbh lmao

No, meant to be 1 min for the first 2, 4 mins for the last one, they give 50% extra time

 

[Dakuai]

Has anyone heard from Jones Day post app for Spring and if yes when did you apply

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Is Taylor Wessings' online test just a verbal reasoning assessment, or does it include behavioural and numerical elements?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

BCLP Has a video interview?

Yeah, after the test. It’s a call with grad rec I believe

 

[clwoo]

Anyone hear from A&O SVS AC today?

 

[axelbeugre]

I got a White & Case AC invite yesterday evening!! Any advice would be super appreciated!

Congratulations!! @em101213. I have shared some tips for assessment centres in this post which I think could be helpful for you https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ons-discussion-thread-2023-4.8038/post-150732

Good luck with the interview and congratulations again, you should be very proud of yourself!