TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Ash2323]

completed the TW test in early Dec, not heard back even though people got ac invites yday... shall i assume a pfo? :/

 

[Sunshinepink]

Do you have to do the test and then go straight into the VI, or can you do them separately?

You can do them separately

 

[Untilwinter]

Dentons rejection post app applied deadline.

Sorry. Hope other firm applications work out for you. Could I ask if this was for London spring?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Can I use an example from my work experience which I wrote on my application form to answer a question that might come up during VI along the lines of ‘Describe a time when you needed to develop an unconventional approach to solve an existing problem.’ I’m worried this could lead to repetition. @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre thoughts?

This is fine - it’s fine to use the same themes from an application form and I wouldn’t expect your work experience section to detail one situation where you took an alternative approach. It could have a brief reference - but I wouldn’t expect the same level of detail compared to you explaining it in an interview.

 

[Pennine Valley]

Sorry. Hope other firm applications work out for you. Could I ask if this was for London spring?

Spring mate

 

[Pennine Valley]

It's a numbers game. There's no logic to any of this. Important not to overthink it.

Agree completely.

 

[Roisin]

Has anyone heard back from Dechert post tests? I completed them 3 weeks ago now

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I just completed the Reed Smith assessment and got the feedback report which was better than I anticipated (I was really nervous) BUT for the first two questions in the VI my laptop was glitching. I realized it was because my laptop was full so I unplugged my laptop but I am worried that when they watch the first two back, it won't be clear enough. Shall i email recruitment or leave it and just pray for the best? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

I don’t think you need to do this. I think you are assuming there is an issue when there is unlikely to be one.

 

[Sunshinepink]

I don’t think you need to do this. I think you are assuming there is an issue when there is unlikely to be one.

Thank you! I still haven't received my feedback report from Akin but they confirmed that they had my test score. I sent another email today but I haven't heard back yet.

 

[s2203]

Has anyone heard back from Dechert post tests? I completed them 3 weeks ago now

Hi, how did you best prep for the VI and written exercise?

 

[hannah04]

I still haven't heard back from BCLP VS even though I applied on 19th Oct and sat my test a week or so later.... seems like most people have heard back who applied later, at what point is it worth emailing GR ?

 

[Untilwinter]

Has anyone heard back from Dechert post tests? I completed them 3 weeks ago now

I think they sent out vi invites to the people that applied on the deadline this week. Im assuming thats the final batch and we would hear back after they are done with their assessments

 

[johnnn821]

Bakers Spring PFO. Last year I reached the VI stage and I thought my application was relatively stronger. I really dont get it

 

[Happycloud100]

Akin PFO post Ti

 

[aspiringsolicitor1234]

Has anyone heard from BCLP post test for summer VS?

 

[Happycloud100]

Does anyone know how many dechert VS convert to TC?

 

[Untilwinter]

Baker sjt. That was fast. Applied on the deadline
They changed wg to sjt?????? 🥲never made it past any of the sjts so far there goes my chance😭

 

[johnnn821]

Damn to go with my Bakers PFO I got the complimentary Akin PFO post TI and Bird&Bird PFO post VI (for direct TC) all within 10 minutes. What is this

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Baker SJT invite I applied on Monday for spring

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Akin PFO post TI

Genuinely thought TI went well