TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Petallove1]

have you heard back? I did the Watson glaser in December, things aren't looking good for me lol

Hey I completed my WG last Thursday so was just wondering if they had started sending anything else/when I could expect to hear. I saw someone got an AC on here today so I’m hoping we’ll find out pretty soon

 

[kcr]

Weil AC (In person interview then virtual ‘In-tray exercise’)

Interesting is the interview and virtual exercise on the same day?

 

[Aspiringsolicitor2002]

Hi, does anybody know if Womble Bond Dickinsons blended assessment has a rolling deadline?

 

[biglaworbust]

Interesting is the interview and virtual exercise on the same day?

Nah the exercise will be a couple days after

 

[Petallove1]

Two days ago - Sunday 21 Jan

When did you submit your written app?

 

[axelbeugre]

Weil AC????? Shocked is an understatement

Congratulations!!!

 

[bella98]

When did you submit your written app?

14 January

 

[Petallove1]

14 January

Congrats!! Hope you smash it

 

[aspiringsolicitor1234]

Mayer brown job simulation invite!

Congrats!! What was your feedback report for the tests

 

[LKG]

Congratulations! When did you complete the online test and submit your application?

Thanks! Applied on 14th Dec and did the test on 2nd Jan

 

[LKG]

Congrats!! What was your feedback report for the tests

Thank you I had 4 average and 1 above average. Top 3 strengths were social adaptability, collaboration and ownership

 

[Cynthia14]

I haven’t heard anything since doing WG on the 3rd Jan, what stage are you at?

I haven‘t received the WG test yet，I applied last week. When did you apply？

 

[OliviaPope]

I haven‘t received the WG test yet，I applied last week. When did you apply？

29th Dec

 

[Untilwinter]

When doing sjt, is it bad or good if you reach out to your colleagues or supervisor?
Is it seen as not being indepedent and overly relying on other people? Or is it seen as collaborative?

 

[yxngd2x]

another silly question from me lol but what are some ways to relax and calm down before an ac. panicking rn for several reasons and my head is all over the place

just realise you've prepared as much as you can do and try to just get a good night's sleep before and not care as much -- be content with knowing no matter you do you can get rejected so just go to try and put your best foot forward and enjoy the experience

 

[law2022x]

and are you able to share what your weakness was for the test?

Nope, I sat it 20/12

 

[Jessica Booker]

Has anyone been able to find a list for Baker McKenzie's clients? One of their application questions involves knowing who their clients are but I can't find a list on their website, Chambers, Legal500 or Legal Cheek so I'm struggling rip!

For something like Chambers or Legal 500, don’t use the student pages. Use the rankings. Then pick a particular practice area or sector you are interested in and then look at their profile for this area - for instance:

Baker McKenzie, Banking & Finance | Chambers UK Profile

Gain insights on the legal knowledge of Baker McKenzie in the practice area of Banking & Finance department and discover their rankings.

chambers.com

This then lists some of the clients they have worked with and what specifically on, and this tends to be fairly high profile matters for it to be listed in the profile.

 

[VacayScheme]

Anybody happen to have any final words of advice/insight for the Freshfields AC?

 

[ljms]

Just went through Skadden's assessment centre today – had back to back interview and group exercise. A partner totally put me on the spot for a solid 40 minutes, firing off one commercial question after another. The group exercise part was okay, not perfect but not too bad. Does anyone know how many folks do they typically bring on board for their vac scheme?

What sort of questions were they asking?

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Covington AC just received now - applied on deadline