TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[TCLA Community Assistant]

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They’ve made a mistake so point that out to them

It may not be their mistake but the technology, so be mindful with language if you do follow up with them. The blame may not be at their door.

 

[os111]

Anything from Trowers post McQuaig test?

 

[Parsorandini]

Has anybody heard from Simmons & Simmons post tests yet?

 

[kcr]

Macfarlanes PFO

 

[Flutterbyx303]

Anyone know if you can blur your background for the RS VI? Got washing drying behind me….

 

[beeric]

Macfarlanes pfo

 

[OliviaPope]

Macfarlanes PFO!

 

[Studyinglaw]

Hey, if anyone has done the Bristows VI please could you share a little about the format and questions. I would really appreciate some tips on what to expect and how to prepare! thank you!

 

[comlaw20gn]

PFO from MacFarlanes

 

[sibs23]

Anyone know if you can blur your background for the RS VI? Got washing drying behind me….

Hi, I don't remember being able to, sorry

 

[Pennine Valley]

WFW PFO post app applied deadline

 

[icebear]

Congrats on the AC!, if you don't mind me asking when did you hear back after your VI? I got an email letting me know I passed the benchmark but haven't heard back since.

hi, i got the same benhcmark email on 6th nov and got the AC email on 11th dec

 

[bella98]

Hello, I received an email from the recruitment team at a law firm today, stating that I hadn't supplied my GCSE grades. I panicked and immediately replied, sending my grades and apologies. However, I just checked the portal, and my grades are already there. Should I email again and point this out? Also, will this negatively impact my application? I'm really stressed out because I put a lot of time into this application.

This happened to me three times and at this point I’m taking it as a very good sign haha
Both Macfarlanes and Slaughter and May requested my grades, which I thought were automatically there on Vantage, but weren't. After I sent them my grades, I progressed to the assessment centre with both firms. I experienced a similar issue with another firm through Vantage, but they rejected me without asking for my grades.

Just a week ago, Fieldfisher asked me for my A-level grades as they were missing from my application. Shortly after providing them, they moved me to the next stage.

I'm not suggesting this is always the case, and there's no certainty that you're being advanced to the next stage just because they're asking for your grades. However, I want to reassure you that it's not a negative sign, and I wouldn't worry about mentioning it. If they're impressed with your application, they'll likely move you forward.

 

[futuretrainee2025]

Macs pfo as expected but W&C VI! You win and lose some

 

[futuretrainee2025]

Very dumb question but if my W&C VI deadline is 25 Jan GMT +00.00 is that midnight on the 25th or on the 24th?

 

[Pennine Valley]

Very dumb question but if my deadline is 25 Jan GMT +00.00 is that midnight on the 25th or on the 24th?

It’s 00:00 on the 25th so Baso 24th deadline

 

[yasmars]

Very dumb question but if my deadline is 25 Jan GMT +00.00 is that midnight on the 25th or on the 24th?

I'd say midnight on the 24th

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Very dumb question but if my deadline is 25 Jan GMT +00.00 is that midnight on the 25th or on the 24th?

If it’s W&C it’s the 25th

 

[futuretrainee2025]

If it’s W&C it’s the 25th

Have you completed it? Just wondering as now I'm confused haha. I might just do it on the 24th to be safe but that's basically 2 days to prepare lol

 

[legallyells]

Is the Gateley Legal Interactive Assessment automatic?