TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[The-PFO-Collector]

Could you share your notes please and any application insights or notes on their training programme? Thanks!!

My notes are about 2 pages long. I will send you it. But I really only spoke to the Partners, Associates and trainees who worked in the areas that I was most interested in. I will say that the day was really well run and that Grad Rec were one of the nicest teams around. I think they are quite Oxbridge heavy, if you are non-Oxbridge and don't have great grades, don't waste your time...

 

[RevisiontimeRevision]

I also received the Bird&Bird rejection because they filled the places whoopsie

 

[RevisiontimeRevision]

That's a shame, I'm sorry. if you don't mind me asking was it for the SVS?

Thank you and it was yes

 

[yasmars]

Thank you! surprisingly they sent me the WG link today, so I'm not sure if it's worth a shot.

I don’t think they would send the WG if they weren’t interested in your app/interviewing you.

 

[Heartofglass]

Thank you! surprisingly they sent me the WG link today, so I'm not sure if it's worth a shot.

You were given the pistol. Shoot it. The worst thing that can happen is them saying no

 

[GWJlaw]

Anyone who did the Freshfields Watson Glaser, is it timed and if so how long do you get to complete it, e.g- 30 mins 40 questions, 50 mins 40 questions. Thanks !!

 

[Heartofglass]

Anyone who did the Freshfields Watson Glaser, is it timed and if so how long do you get to complete it, e.g- 30 mins 40 questions, 50 mins 40 questions. Thanks !!

it was 30 min

 

[Winter]

Reed Smith VI invite (at last!)

If anyone knows the structure (i.e. how long we have to answer questions, whether questions are just motivational or firm-related and commercial) or has any insight, it would be much appreciated if you could share that info with me!

It’s strength-based, you have unlimited time to prepare so don’t worry. Also when is your deadline? Trying to figure out when they will get back to us post-VI

 

[Deleted member 27336]

For those that passed Mayer Browns test, what was your report like? Just received mine today.

 

[Winter]

For those that passed Mayer Browns test, what was your report like? Just received mine today.

“Average” for everything lol

 

[RevisiontimeRevision]

Thank you! surprisingly they sent me the WG link today, so I'm not sure if it's worth a shot.

100% go for it! Good luck )

 

[GWJlaw]

it was 30 min

Thankyou !!

 

[Deleted member 27336]

“Average” for everything lol

amazing, looking good then

 

[Erspencer]

Has anyone heard back from Eversheds Sutherland ( PFO or AC invite) post-VI if you’ve done the VI at the end of December?

I’m stressing out because they said if successful the AC would be next Wednesday so when are they going to let me know??😫

Hi I had my AC today for Eversheds- but there are two more dates at the end of the month

 

[Njaliwe Ungwe]

Anyone who did the Freshfields Watson Glaser, is it timed and if so how long do you get to complete it, e.g- 30 mins 40 questions, 50 mins 40 questions. Thanks !!

Did you get a WG invite for the Direct TC?

 

[Deleted member 31343]

Hi I had my AC today for Eversheds- but there are two more dates at the end of the month

I didn't apply there but would love to know how you found it?

 

[77777law]

Hi guys

For anyone who has done both the Simmons & Simmons online assessment and the Reed Smith one, would you say they are similar? (trying to figure out what the Reed Smith online assessment is like) Thanks!

 

[Winter]

amazing, looking good then

LOL that doesn’t sound too reassuring

 

[lawtrainee]

For those that passed Mayer Browns test, what was your report like? Just received mine today.

Hi, how do you know if you have passed the test?

 

[GWJlaw]

Hi guys

For anyone who has done both the Simmons & Simmons online assessment and the Reed Smith one, would you say they are similar? (trying to figure out what the Reed Smith online assessment is like) Thanks!

I think they were the same