TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[lawapplicant]

I think that’s the point - they wanna test your raw ability

I dunno what’s funny when I’m serious lol.

Same reason hardly any firms do WG - because you can practice that.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I dunno what’s funny when I’m serious lol.

Same reason hardly any firms do WG - because you can practice that.

WG is one of the most commonly used assessments. Concerns using it are not about the fact you can practice for it - that is actually an important skill, because you are learning verbal comprehension through practising.

Very little in law is about “raw skill” - it’s about learned behaviours, skills and knowledge.

 

[SemperParatus]

Anything from linklaters?

 

[GWJlaw]

Does anyone have insight into the Simmons & Simmons AC process. Please message me

 

[yeezyee]

this is my first time applying and ive found that the more applications i have done, the more practice i have had and the better the applications are. while this is great for now, im kinda bummed that my 'favourite' firms were the ones earlier on in the cycle. im trying not to be too disheartened, becuase its early on and who knows yet, but also im imagining what my odds would have been if they had just had later deadlines..!

 

[aemond54]

Does anyone have any insight what I can expect on Dechert's written exercise?

 

[jnice]

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

I did 4 app cycles before I got my tc

 

[user184794]

Does anyone have any insight what I can expect on Dechert's written exercise?

hey, can i ask if this is for summer or spring?

 

[lllaaawww098]

any updates on Dentons spring VS? is it rolling? I applied a couple days before the deadline

 

[Manuchelsout]

Does anyone have insight into the Simmons & Simmons AC process. Please message me

When did you get it and is this for summer VS

 

[Amehta1]

how long should a cover letter be? is 500 words too short and should I add more detail?

 

[GWJlaw]

When did you get it and is this for summer VS

Yes Summer VS, received email earlier today, applied early December.

 

[Manuchelsout]

Yes Summer VS, received email earlier today, applied early December.

Thanks

 

[tanamontana]

Does anyone have any insight on Eversheds' virtual written exercise + AC?

 

[Erspencer]

This might have already been posted/asked, but what’s the timeframe/deadline to do the Macfarlanes psychometric test?

I got mine today, and it says I have 7 days to complete it from the time I got the email

 

[flower]

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

This is my first cycle

 

[Miss Chocolate]

This might have already been posted/asked, but what’s the timeframe/deadline to do the Macfarlanes psychometric test?

Do you know if they invite all candidates to take the test or do they review applications and select which applicants make it to that stage?

Responding to your question with my own doesn't help, sorry 😭😂

 

[user9809]

Do you know if they invite all candidates to take the test or do they review applications and select which applicants make it to that stage?

Responding to your question with my own doesn't help, sorry 😭😂

They invite all candidates to take the test. Its automatic

 

[lllaaawww098]

I applied to Mayer Brown on November 8th and did the tests but have not heard back since with the job simulation although the results for my tests were pretty fine (higher than average in most) - is it a bad sign?

 

[hanz123]

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

second cycle