TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[g.cl.2020344]

Withers test!! If anyone has ANY advice on this please please share, I failed it the last two years and I really like the firm so would love advice to move to the next stage.

hey congrats, is this the Capptivate Assessment? (the round after the initial app)

 

[Tintin06]

guys i can't do this anymore tbh - i don't know if i'll ever be good enough to get a TC and don't get me wrong its so nice to see everyone's success here but it can get a bit overwhelming - might take a short break just to clear my head

I feel the exact same way. Just take a break to recharge. It is Christmas soon after all. I’m sure you’ll get there eventually. Breaks are completely normal to need. NQs get post-qualification leave after all.

 

[AlegalA]

hey congrats, is this the Capptivate Assessment? (the round after the initial app)

yes! it is

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

CMS are doing my head in. Nearly 2 months now since my application. It feels like every other applicant has a WG or PFO after their application and I'm just left to sit and wait.

 

[Heartofglass]

Are ACs out for Latham?

Only for brand ambassadors. AC for normal application will be from Jan to March

 

[lawstudent2]

Is it still worth applying for BCLP summer vac scheme considering its rolling and i wont be able to get it in for another week? or do i focus on other non rolling deadlines and apply next summer?

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Anyone heard back from CC ME for VS? I believe we should hear back at some point this week.

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Does anybody know when HSF gets back to you after the test for the SVS?

 

[a1024]

has anyone completed the baker mckenzie video interview?

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Spoke to grad rec and they confirmed that we are going to hear back after the deadline, i.e., 6th Jan.

hey I could be wrong but I saw someone on here saying they got a voice interview invite?

 

[Iwanobealawyer]

Please tick if anyone has received a response from CMS Post-VI

 

[W12345]

Hey, has anyone here completed the Dechert written exercise? I just completed but have not received any sort of confirmation through email and cannot see anything proper on the assessment page. Is this normal? Can anyone who’s been through it pls help? Thank you!

 

[noahsmiit01]

Hi, anyone completed Simmons assessment? Is it just SJT or VI too? Thank you

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

CMS are doing my head in. Nearly 2 months now since my application. It feels like every other applicant has a WG or PFO after their application and I'm just left to sit and wait.

Same, but finally got a PFO today.

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Spoke to grad rec and they confirmed that we are going to hear back after the deadline, i.e., 6th Jan.

is this for addleshaw goddard vacation scheme?

 

[James Wakefield]

Spoke to grad rec and they confirmed that we are going to hear back after the deadline, i.e., 6th Jan.

I heard back yesterday and have been invited to a voice interview, but then I did apply back in October and did the test in November.

Just be aware that they only give you 72 hours to complete the VI.

 

[RonRod13]

has anyone completed the baker mckenzie video interview?

Bro the invite came through a matter of hours ago. Who in their right mind would have completed it by now 😂😂😂

 

[ohnoselim]

anyone that did the fieldfisher test and received a phone interview after mind sharing what their feedback for the test was, just a bit worried about my results

feel free to dm too

 

[Amjaya]

Just found out I didn’t meet the benchmark for the Hogan Lovells test again. Feeling a bit distraught, but I’ll be following the guidance shared with me to keep improving (also didn’t meet the benchmark for linklaters)

I’m sharing this for anyone else facing rejections—it can be the smallest thing that impacts your overall application, but that doesn’t mean you’re not capable. Stay resilient, keep applying, practicing, and remember to take breaks.

 

[Tintin06]

Just found out I didn’t meet the benchmark for the Hogan Lovells test again. Feeling a bit distraught, but I’ll be following the guidance shared with me to keep improving (also didn’t meet the benchmark for linklaters)

I’m sharing this for anyone else facing rejections—it can be the smallest thing that impacts your overall application, but that doesn’t mean you’re not capable. Stay resilient, keep applying, practicing, and remember to take breaks.

Appreciate that you are sharing feedback.

I think a mix of applications. Firms that use tests and don't. Then the test won't be fatal. Some firms still use CV / cover letter. I''d never got anywhere with WG. Until passing it this year actually. So many firms just use tests. It can be a bit dispiriting. But thee are some that don't.