TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[mfuturetrainee]

I think it is automatically, as on their website says:
Upon submitting your online application form, you will be invited to complete a bespoke online test, a behaviour based gamification software, tailored to NRF.
If you meet the minimum benchmark for our online test, your application will be screened against our criteria

huh, thats new, I always thought it was if u get shortlisted

thanks for letting me know!

 

[Deleted member 9747]

If i received a test invite last Monday (say 9am) and it must be completed within 7 days, do I have until tomorrow 9am or tomorrow 23:59? (Hogan Lovells)

 

[brieflybrilliant]

@axelbeugre hi axel, I had a rlly quick q, so one of the feedback post AC was in regards to the case study and understanding the role of a trainee in diff departments and I was a bit confused about that, how r u meant to know the specifics of what a trainee does in disputes, or real estate for eg? idk if this is a silly q but it was my first AC and I kind of fumbled out drafting, document review, researching but it wasnt specific enough, so id love to know what advice u can offer for me going forward in my future ACS thank you

 

[Sunshinepink]

If these are interview questions, this is about identifying your USPs, whether they are your skill set or your motivations.

A USP does not have to be something complete unique that applies to only you - think about it more than your combination of USPs is likely to be something no one (or very few) other candidates can present.

The first question is reflective/backward looking - where are you now and what has brought you to this point to have a set of skills or motivations that make you stand out against other candidates.

The second question is forward looking - how will you bring those skills/motivations and practically apply them to the working environment as a trainee.

Thank you so much, this is great!

 

[Apple]

I've got my first ever AC with HL coming up this week and I'm so so nervous - does anyone have any tips they can give? Any advice related to the case study interview in particular would be so helpful as that's what I'm most scared about!

get a base understanding of M&A and PE. In my interview, I was asked a lot of technical terms that if I didnt have a base understanding I simply couldnt answer.

I.e. what is a warranty?
How could the company raise funds?

 

[Sunshinepink]

If you have been given three minutes to answer a question, I would try to at least cover two of the three minutes if you can. This wont always be necessary, but given you have a greater amount of time, you can afford provide a bit more detail/rationale/analysis to make our answer have more depth.

You can use notes and use them how works well for you. For some people this will be post it notes around the laptop or just behind it, for other people it will be notes on the desk. The key thing really is to keep the notes very short and focused on key words so you speak naturally and not speak like you are reading word for word in a speech like format.

I understand thank you so much!

 

[emee]

Does anyone know whether there is a practice question for Mishcon’s VI?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If i received a test invite last Monday (say 9am) and it must be completed within 7 days, do I have until tomorrow 9am or tomorrow 23:59? (Hogan Lovells)

I would personally recommend getting it done by 23.59 tonight just in case the 7 days started on the day you received the invite.

 

[AnonKn635]

It won’t massively impact your score as it’s likely there are going to be multiple aspects assessed within the exercise. They are likely to knock some points off but those could be made up elsewhere.

Can i ask what exactly firms are looking for in regard to written exercises?

 

[Untilwinter]

Feel like im expecting a wave of pfo and assessment invites tomorrow. Fingers crossed

 

[MayaM0921]

Does anybody know if the Mayer Brown simulation '7 days' deadline means at midnight on the 7th day? Or the time that you got the email? Thanks

Yes it does!

 

[Apple]

Feel like im expecting a wave of pfo and assessment invites tomorrow. Fingers crossed

Thats how I feel every Sunday lol.

 

[Deleted member 17013]

I think it is automatically, as on their website says:
Upon submitting your online application form, you will be invited to complete a bespoke online test, a behaviour based gamification software, tailored to NRF.
If you meet the minimum benchmark for our online test, your application will be screened against our criteria

Where did you see that? On their website it says this for me...

 

[Untilwinter]

Thats how I feel every Sunday lol.

True. But this week feels really different😬
Some firms literally said they will get back to everyone by tomorrow and some firms have set ac dates for third week of feb, meaning they will need to give out VI invites by next week

 

[Untilwinter]

Where did you see that? On their website it says this for me...

Its not automatic. But might as well be cause who knows how to get past their test 😫

 

[futuretrainee7]

Has anyone received an online assessment invite for shoosmiths placement?

 

[Victor87]

Hey guys, for the HL WG , if they send an invite on Monday morning, is 7 days after the next Monday morning or EoD on Monday?

 

[sarabella2]

Any tips for pinsent masons AC?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Can i ask what exactly firms are looking for in regard to written exercises?

It depends on the exercise, but typically some of the following:

- Accuracy
- Structure
- Conciseness
- Appropriate level of tone
- Knowing your audience
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Commercial awareness
- An ability to identify what’s important
- Presenting information persuasively

 

[babylawyer1942]

Anyone that has done the Mayer Brown job simulation, roughly how long after doing the verbal reasoning test/sSJT did you get to that stage? wondering if I should be expecting pfo x