TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[legallyells]

Once the Hogan Lovells WG test is sent, how long do we have to complete it?

seven days within receiving the email link

 

[pb15]

has anyone received any first-stage gibson dunn interview invites recently?
saw loads in october/november, but none recently

 

[plteo22]

Is the weil deadline at 11:59pm tomorrow?

Wondering this too, doesn’t specify on the Website so don’t want to get caught out if it’s another 5pm deadline firm

 

[axelbeugre]

Thank you both!! Am I at a disadvantage if I apply for a Spring scheme over a Summer scheme if they both have the same rolling deadline? I assume they screen Spring ones first and there's a month until the deadline!

I do not think you are going to be at a disadvantage. Spring schemes are less competitive than Summer schemes since some international students cannot attend them (same goes with the Winter schemes) so I would say that you would have the same chances as if you were applying to the Summer scheme.

 

[elektrajenkov]

Wondering this too, doesn’t specify on the Website so don’t want to get caught out if it’s another 5pm deadline firm

If you click on 'Apply Now' and go through to the application/job posting, I'm pretty sure it says 11:59pm is the deadline on there!

 

[futuretrainee2024]

I do not think you are going to be at a disadvantage. Spring schemes are less competitive than Summer schemes since some international students cannot attend them (same goes with the Winter schemes) so I would say that you would have the same chances as if you were applying to the Summer scheme.

Thank you Axel!

 

[VacayScheme]

DLA AC! If anybody who's done one has any insight to share id appreciate it - I've never done an assessment centre for a job in law before 😅.

 

[Cynthia14]

I think it means that you should choose the professional experiences which best showcase your ability, your interest in business and some level of competitiveness (meaning you had to go through a rigorous process to get). This does not mean that you cannot talk about more experiences in your answers though, it just means that they are satisfied with only four work experiences in that section. So, you are right, pick something that you are proud of!

so is it better to put legal rather than non-legal？

 

[axelbeugre]

DLA AC! If anybody who's done one has any insight to share id appreciate it - I've never done an assessment centre for a job in law before 😅.

Congratulations! Very Well done!

 

[axelbeugre]

so is it better to put legal rather than non-legal？

Not necessarily, whatever you think it is worth it. For instance, I put working for an EU organisation, a fintech company and a small edtech company and a law firm. But 90% if my work experience is non-legal!

 

[sxw517]

Anyone else yet to hear back from Taylor Wessing post test?

 

[Jessica Booker]

so is it better to put legal rather than non-legal？

I’d focus more on what was the most challenging, what was the biggest commitment, or what developed a range of skills rather than worrying about them being legal or non-legal experiences.

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Anyone else yet to hear back from Taylor Wessing post test?

We won’t hear until everyone’s done the test, so like mid-Jan most likely

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Has anyone had HL’s WG benchmark confirmed by graduate recruitment? Is it really as low as the 17th percentile (as quoted by someone in the thread previously)?

 

[CallumJR]

Anyone else yet to hear back from Taylor Wessing post test?

I am still waiting to hear post app.

 

[Amehta1]

Anyone else yet to hear back from Taylor Wessing post test?

when did you hear back from them about the test? I haven't even received the test yet

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Any good resources/book recs for AC prep?

 

[jnice]

TIP! For anyone whose received an AC invite / prepping for an AC - check the TCLA forums for tailored AC insights on particular firms. I found them to be particularly helpful!

 

[Ash2323]

We won’t hear until everyone’s done the test, so like mid-Jan most likely

yup exactly, TW wrote on their invite to the online-test email :

"You will be notified whether you have reached the assessment centre stage in January. Assessment centres will be taking place between January and March."

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Does anyone know if it’s too late to apply for Simmons & Simmons? I’ve seen people already receiving offers for SVS since it’s rolling. On their “Kickstart Your Career” page, it says applications are now closed, but on their “Graduate Opportunities” page, I can still access the form.