TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[os111]

Has anyone completed the WBD online assessment? What does the test consist of? SJT, Verbal reasoning, WG or a combination? Also, how long do we have to record our answers for the VI? Thanks in advance!

It’s a mix of best/worst mc questions, a few maths mc and 3 video interview questions - unlimited time to prepare, 2 mins to record

 

[Winter]

Anyone applied Baker McKenzie received the WG?

it’s not WG anymore, it’s SJT

 

[B.B.]

CLEARY ACCCCCC LETS GOOOOOOOOOO!

Congrats! When did you apply?

 

[txl]

It’s a case study, you’re given a lot of documents with graphs and you have to advise a business on an expansion strategy. You’ll then present your findings verbally and answer questions about your choice

thank you!

 

[Pennine Valley]

Osborne Clarke rejection post app applied deadline

 

[marrr]

Did anyone who has completed Mishcon VI get any kind of confirmation email?

 

[axelbeugre]

Milbank Summer VS Offer!!! Many thanks to TCLA!

Congratulations!!!!

 

[SaadN]

Has anyone done the Amberjack blended online assessment and willing to discuss their feedback report with me? My own results felt a little underwhelming 🤔 I'm a bit sceptical on how an SJT would be the right means to test something like "Creative Force".

 

[Pennine Valley]

Has anyone done the Amberjack blended online assessment and willing to discuss their feedback report with me? My own results felt a little underwhelming 🤔 I'm a bit sceptical on how an SJT would be the right means to test something like "Creative Force".

It’s just nonsense and a way of trimming down the applicants don’t worry about it

 

[IASIP]

OC rejection post app

 

[ayiiii05]

Baker mckenzie PFO post app. Applied 30 Jan. Disappointed as I put a lot of thought and effort into it

Same here! I thought I would at least get to the next stage but oh well... I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason so I'm hoping that good news is coming our way after this PFO!

 

[TC seeker]

Same here! I thought I would at least get to the next stage but oh well... I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason so I'm hoping that good news is coming our way after this PFO!

is it summer or spring vs?

 

[ayiiii05]

is it summer or spring vs?

I applied for summer

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker, what is the correct way to mention upcoming vac schemes in interviews? Is it something I can mention as it may make me look more impressive? Or does it not do much to worth mentioning?

I wouldn’t force it into answers but you may find it naturally comes up via the questions you are asked, and if so, it’s fine to reference you have other vacation schemes. Be prepared that a follow up question to this might be about the difference estate them and the firm(s) you have secured VS with.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker, when you worked at Freshfields did they have a fixed pass rate for their WG or was it based on candidates' percentile?

They didn’t have the WG back then - it was a verbal reasoning test! But it was a relatively low minimum benchmark and then the score was added to the application and consider alongside the application. I am not sure if that is still their approach though.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Do firms generally call you if you’ve reached the interview stage or do they email?

Usually an email if it is an invite to interview.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Does anyone know if, where a firm offers 2 schemes in the summer, there is any benefit in attending the earlier vacation scheme as opposed to the later one?

No benefit - any firm is going to ensure schemes are dealt with fairly/consistently. They won’t over offer the first scheme for fear of missing out on better talent in the second.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Does anyone know roughly when grad rec contacts referees? Is it pre or post interview? Just curious!

Firms will typically tell you when they are. Most will be post offer/post acceptance, although I do know some firms that get the academic reference when you are invited to interview.

 

[191919191]

guys I applied my dream firm and I got to the next stage. Yet, the deadline they said is at 12pm, therefore I thought the deadline is this midnight. Would you please let me know whether I can email them to ask for another link? I've been prepared this application for 3 months...

 

[saj2002]

Does anyone have a list of firms that are still accepting apps for vac schemes?