TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[jplaw1010]

Is HSFs test automatic?

 

[axelbeugre]

Hi @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre,

For HSF's application question 'Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you', I spoke about my favourite movie and how it motivated me to step out of my comfort zone. I then provided examples of how I stepped out of my comfort zone at university. I was told to speak about something connected to current affairs instead. Should I change my answer to talk about something that's more commercial?

Absolutely not, HSF is really specific in saying that this question is meant for you to talk about everything you want. I went to their Open Day last year and they said that some people who got the training contract wrote about creative writing, Taylor Swift (which I was shocked about too), music and all sorts of non-commercial stuff. They really do want to hear what is interesting to you and do not require you to talk about financial markets or anything like that.

 

[axelbeugre]

Is HSFs test automatic?

Yes, I am pretty sure it is!

 

[-legal-]

Is the HSF Vac Scheme deadline tomorrow at 23:59?

 

[izzy1036]

Absolutely not, HSF is really specific in saying that this question is meant for you to talk about everything you want. I went to their Open Day last year and they said that some people who got the training contract wrote about creative writing, Taylor Swift (which I was shocked about too), music and all sorts of non-commercial stuff. They really do want to hear what is interesting to you and do not require you to talk about financial markets or anything like that.

Thank you!

 

[AndreaMartins]

I am not applying this year, so I cannot answer. But, they did it last year and I really did not like it!

Do you mind sharing your experience on it?
I just got the link for the test?

Is the aptitude part of the taste like a Watson glazer test?

 

[Abbas J]

HSF test passed confirmed by email

For what scheme?

 

[Manuchelsout]

For what scheme?

Summer

 

[Manuchelsout]

Congratulations!!

Thank you and anyone taking it I just went through their practise test on their website a few times and the A&O test helped a lot also. Now onto the hard bit getting the potential ac!

 

[Deleted member 22634]

How long DLA reply after WGT?

 

[Deleted member 22634]

How long DLA reply after WGT?

and if anyone knows the benchmark or if they can send the wgt report

 

[icebear]

and if anyone knows the benchmark or if they can send the wgt report

they don't send a report but they will tell you by email if you've passed the test or not

 

[johnnn821]

Has anyone received an offer for Shearman's open day?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Is HSFs test automatic?

Yes and need to pass the test for your application to be reviewed.

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Has anyone received an offer for Shearman's open day?

Not yet have you?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Absolutely not, HSF is really specific in saying that this question is meant for you to talk about everything you want. I went to their Open Day last year and they said that some people who got the training contract wrote about creative writing, Taylor Swift (which I was shocked about too), music and all sorts of non-commercial stuff. They really do want to hear what is interesting to you and do not require you to talk about financial markets or anything like that.

This is really great advice but to add onto this something someone told me about this question a person who reached their AC said 50:50 split between the topic and why it interests you hope that is helpful.

 

[johnnn821]

Not yet have you?

Nah. But I saw someone upvoting a previous post, so I was wondering.

 

[hopefultrainee888]

HSF test passed confirmed by email

congrats!! when did you take the test?

 

[icebear]

anyone heard from mishcon post VI?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre,

For HSF's application question 'Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you', I spoke about my favourite movie and how it motivated me to step out of my comfort zone. I then provided examples of how I stepped out of my comfort zone at university. I was told to speak about something connected to current affairs instead. Should I change my answer to talk about something that's more commercial?

No - I don’t think you have to talk about something commercial.

However, you don’t have to provide examples of you stepping out of your comfort zone - they question is not asking you to demonstrate your abilities. Instead I would focus more on presenting the topic rather than presenting information about you.