TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Untilwinter]

I need some advice from you guys - do you think it's a good idea to have my notes open in a Word document during a virtual assessment centre? This would include things like situations for standard competency questions or points about why I'm interested in the firm. On one hand, I believe it might help me stay more relaxed, but on the other hand, I'm concerned about becoming overly dependent on these notes 😥

What do you do? (I only had in person ACs so far so this was not an option haha)

Ive done it both for ac and vi
Dont think i used it much tbh and there were definitely points when I looked at the doc when I could have answered off my head. But it was reassuring to have the note with me.
If you are worried about some key words, few questions, or facts, just write them down on a virtual notepad, make them translucent and put it write under your camera. I think this helped more

 

[pb15]

No idea, I completed the VI and Written Assessment on Wednesday 20th December.

I hope it is soon though. I know my friend has his Written Assessment this coming Wednesday so not sure if they are just waiting for everyone to be done before they decide.

Ahh okay yeah that may be the case then. I applied for winter so did my VI & written exercise in october, but then they siad theyre gonna consider me for spring/summer instead. So ive been waiting 3 months now, im going insane ahaha

 

[Pennine Valley]

With the Mayer Brown simulation, I had 7 days to complete a test from the date I received the invite (25/01 at 17:00). Can I complete the test tomorrow up until 17:00? Thanks

Your deadline is Friday 23:59 lmao. Log into all hires and it should give you the deadline there.

 

[ferrara_marti]

Hey! Has anyone heard back from MIshcon for the summer VS? I applied on the 20th of December and I'm still waiting to hear whether I got a VI invite or not.
I emailed recruitment and they said they received so many they will get back to us end of February?? I thought it would be on a rolling basis.


Thanks a lot!

 

[pb15]

do freshfields send multiple batches for WG?

 

[user184794]

do freshfields send multiple batches for WG?

yes i believe they do, at least that's what happened to me last year for VS applications.

 

[Sunshinepink]

Does the Mayer Brown assessment include a VI? 😊

 

[pb15]

yes i believe they do, at least that's what happened to me last year for VS applications.

okay amazing ty!

 

[bibss]

When did you apply and get the test? 😊

I applied mid Dec and got the test on 29 Dec (it took about 2 weeks)

 

[Balaton123]

If I still haven’t heard back from Simmons for the SVS post-VI, can I just assume a PFO?

 

[Lola333]

I need some advice from you guys - do you think it's a good idea to have my notes open in a Word document during a virtual assessment centre? This would include things like situations for standard competency questions or points about why I'm interested in the firm. On one hand, I believe it might help me stay more relaxed, but on the other hand, I'm concerned about becoming overly dependent on these notes 😥

What do you do? (I only had in person ACs so far so this was not an option haha)

I had a couple of post-its on the wall behind my laptop screen with brief notes e.g. if they ask about teamwork, this is the example I'm going to give. they helped so I didn't get stuck but then also wasn't reading off them because they were short!

 

[AnonKn635]

Jones Day AC! (first one) , any tips would be greatly appreciated. This is for summer btw

 

[Sunshinepink]

I applied mid Dec and got the test on 29 Dec (it took about 2 weeks)

I see, thank you for responding & congratulations!!

 

[EllaClayton]

If I still haven’t heard back from Simmons for the SVS post-VI, can I just assume a PFO?

I’ve also not heard back, and last time I asked on here several others hadn’t heard back either. I think it’s just a waiting game with Simmons

 

[eleven14og]

Anyone got email from fieldfisher saying 'thanks for completing the online assessment and your application form and strength score has been forwarded for review'? I did the test over a week ago not sure what this email means

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Anyone got email from fieldfisher saying 'thanks for completing the online assessment and your application form and strength score has been forwarded for review'? I did the test over a week ago not sure what this email means

standard holding email until the consider all the applications again to decide whether to take you forward to next stage

 

[missingh]

Anyone got email from fieldfisher saying 'thanks for completing the online assessment and your application form and strength score has been forwarded for review'? I did the test over a week ago not sure what this email means

i actually didn't get that email, only the email from the test provider with my feedback report and saying they will get in touch about next steps separately. i did my test for direct TC back on 23 dec

 

[Pennine Valley]

Anyone got email from fieldfisher saying 'thanks for completing the online assessment and your application form and strength score has been forwarded for review'? I did the test over a week ago not sure what this email means

Thats just the standard confirmation e-mail

 

[kokothemagicdragon]

I wouldn't overthink it - could be as simple as an admin issue or someone sending out their batch but someone else being off or busy with something else

Anyone heard back from S&C?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

For ACs, do you guys stick strictly to blazers/suits or do you wear jumpers/cardigans over your shirts or dresses?