TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[arana11]

thank you! i don't remember the questions in detail but i think it's best to explain what you would do/ what skills you'd draw on and most importantly answer all parts of their questions. good luck!!

thank you! i don't remember the questions in detail but i think it's best to explain what you would do/ what skills you'd draw on and most importantly answer all parts of their questions. good luck!!

No worries! Thank you so much ☺️

 

[stefanizahariev]

Has anyone heard from Bird & Bird regarding their spring vacation scheme?

 

[deeja]

How should we prepare for macfarlanes online test?

 

[F12M34L]

Has anyone heard from Bird & Bird regarding their spring vacation scheme?

radio silence since december post- app

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

How should we prepare for macfarlanes online test?

Also do people know if it's automatic?

 

[user9809]

Very last minute does anyone know the specific closing time for Watson Farley and Williams, they just say 8th January on everything I can find?

Would also like to know!

 

[Marco Polo]

This is my first cycle

This was my third and last cycle. I finally got a TC.

 

[EliteWhovian]

Repeating my Simmons deadline question because I got confused the first time

I was invited to the test on Thursday 28th and starting from tomorrow (aka the 29th), I have ten calendar days to complete the test. Would I be able to do it tomorrow?

I am aware that this is very last minute. Thank you so much in advance

@Jessica Booker

 

[yasmars]

Repeating my Simmons deadline question because I got confused the first time

I was invited to the test on Thursday 28th and starting from tomorrow (aka the 29th), I have ten calendar days to complete the test. Would I be able to do it tomorrow?

I am aware that this is very last minute

@Jessica Booker

I think today is your last day.

 

[sibs23]

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

6th cycle for me and still trying to stay positive✨

 

[EliteWhovian]

I think today is your last day.

Oops I thought it would be 10 calendar days from the Friday 29th since Thursday wasn't included, meaning I have until tomorrow

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

What is the best site to practice Cappfinity situational judgement and critical thinking tests for Macfarlanes?

Also do people know if it's automatic?

It is automatic

 

[Legalstalker]

Oops I thought it would be 10 calendar days from the Friday 29th since Thursday wasn't included, meaning I have until tomorrow

Yeah I think today would be the last day! You have until 12am so get it done quickly!

 

[yasmars]

Oops I thought it would be 10 calendar days from the Friday 29th since Thursday wasn't included, meaning I have until tomorrow

I would complete it today to avoid any disappointment

 

[ADKM]

Sending a spontaneous, last min app to Reed Smith tonight and hoping I’m actually in with a chance given how many VIs have gone out already lol.

Me 🤚just sent in the app about 5 mins ago. Hoping for the best for everyone waiting to hear back from RS. All the best guys!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Repeating my Simmons deadline question because I got confused the first time

I was invited to the test on Thursday 28th and starting from tomorrow (aka the 29th), I have ten calendar days to complete the test. Would I be able to do it tomorrow?

I am aware that this is very last minute. Thank you so much in advance

@Jessica Booker

Ten calendar days is different to working days.

I think unfortunately the deadline would be tonight.

29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 = ten days

 

[nj3352]

anyone know stats for any firms - like their application to vacation scheme spot ratio? just out of curiosity?

 

[Untilwinter]

Its probably not much compared to what other people have done but I submitted my 20th application this cycle 😭✨
I submitted my first app around this time last year and it took me four months to write that app. It took another three to write my second one lol. So while most of those 20 apps are already in the PFO pile, I am really proud I managed to get this far and become comfortable using phrases like 'sparked my interest' and 'intellectual complexities'.

and does anyone have advice for how to choose a topic for explain a current issue question? I read ft and can explain commercial topics but my mind just goes blank when I try to answer that question

 

[Jessica Booker]

anyone know stats for any firms - like their application to vacation scheme spot ratio? just out of curiosity?

Some firms state this on the Chambers Student Guide profile.

 

[nj3352]

also does anyone know if it is possible to defer vac schemes? coz i might do a year abroad?