TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[addy2004]

It’s not automatic, the email says ‘shortlisted’ so well done!

Is the Freshfields WG automatic? I also received an invite

 

[0livia.pope]

It’s not automatic, the email says ‘shortlisted’ so well done!

Thank you! Well done to you too!

 

[erderlylars]

For anyone who's done the macfarlanes assessment, is it just stj? On there practice test there's additional sections as well but the email seems to say just scenario

 

[Interested_In_Law]

Kirkland VI!

 

[Lola333]

Kirkland VI also

 

[phoebe.kennedy02]

in regards to recruitment cycles, when they say please wait a year before re-applying does this mean till the next recruitment cycle or the one after that-sorry if this is silly its my first cycle

 

[Heartofglass]

in regards to recruitment cycles, when they say please wait a year before re-applying does this mean till the next recruitment cycle or the one after that-sorry if this is silly its my first cycle

It will be the next one starting from around September-ish 2024

 

[AK001]

Out of interest, if I'm asked 'what is the role of a trainee at our firm' for a VI/AC, do I need to explain what they actually do and then draw a link to my skills, or should I just focus on demonstrating my knowledge of what a trainee actually does?

 

[flower]

anyone else waiting to hear back from Skadden?

 

[pb15]

Kirkland VI!

Kirkland VI also

Hey, can I just ask when you both applied? Thanks.

 

[VacayScheme]

Did anybody who applied to Freshfields *not* get the WG invite? I messed up my application so v surprised I got an invite if it's actually based on the app😅

 

[Therugbylawyer]

is this for the direct tc or vac scheme?

vac scheme

 

[0livia.pope]

Did anybody who applied to Freshfields *not* get the WG invite? I messed up my application so v surprised I got an invite if it's actually based on the app😅

I was wondering this too lol

 

[laby201]

Is anyone still waiting for HSF, Bird & Bird, and Reed Smith post-app?

Feels like I’ve been waiting for ages and seen others getting VI/AC invites. I’d rather have that PFO and just know than be constantly refreshing emails 😭

 

[legallyells]

I was wondering this too lol

I attended the Freshfields GROW Mentoring Insight Day a few weeks ago. They said they send WGs in batches as they get through the apps, so I wouldn't worry if you've not heard just yet

 

[Yesha.2]

does anyone know if Kirkland sends VIs in batches? I've seen a couple people having ACs already, I don't know if I should assume a PFO by now

 

[lawtrainee]

Out of interest, how many app cycles have people done?

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Is Macfarlanes online assessment both situational and verbal?

 

[Futuretrainee!1!1]

could anyone with an HSF AC pm me

 

[Raynz]

Has anyone that applied to Forsters done the test yet?
It seemed so odd that we werent informed about it on their website but it popped up in the AllHires application portal.

Im just wondering what sort of test it is...it says CRT which could mean 'critical thinking test' or 'cognitive reflection test'.