TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica! In one of my applications, I have not filled out the equal opportunity monitoring questions (gender/birthday/etc). Will this affect my application?

No - these questions are optional (either by non completion or by choosing “I do not disclose” and are used for reporting purposes across applicants. Answers are not accessible in terms of seeing an individual’s answers in the recruitment process.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Someone here posted they got a TC with NFR (congrats!!) -- do most firms hand out TCs on a rolling basis?? I thought the ACs for direct TCs would be like in the summer.

I am fairly certain this was off the back of their winter scheme. They will purposely still hold back opportunities for their summer process.

 

[tc67]

Any advice for Hogan Lovells, CMS, Taylor Wessing AC? Happy to share tips for Ashurst and NRF!

 

[mariistm]

Did the NRF arctic shores this morning, I got 4/4, 4/4, 1/4 and 2/4 and I would say this test is bullsh*t but reading the feedback it was actually very accurate lol😔 not the best scores but holding out a glimmer of hope

 

[mariistm]

Also did Kennedys VI this morning, it’s so interesting how I can have no nerves before a VI and know what i plan to say inside out and even so, as soon as i hit that record button, my brain goes out the window!! Kind of bombed the first question but i hope the recruiter sees through my nerves as my second and third question were much better in my opinion, once i relaxed

 

[Shia]

Hey all, does anyone have any insight into the Simmons and Simmons AC? Would appreciate any tips!! - Would be happy to share tips for HSF, Macfarlanes, Weil, and Osborne Clarke

 

[W12345]

Hey all, does anyone have any insight into the Simmons and Simmons AC? Would appreciate any tips!! - Would be happy to share tips for HSF, Macfarlanes, Weil, and Osborne Clarke

Congratulations on the AC! When exactly did you complete the Simmons and Simmons assessment?

 

[xxx]

Also did Kennedys VI this morning, it’s so interesting how I can have no nerves before a VI and know what i plan to say inside out and even so, as soon as i hit that record button, my brain goes out the window!! Kind of bombed the first question but i hope the recruiter sees through my nerves as my second and third question were much better in my opinion, once i relaxed

Hi! Same!! I hate that most firms use it now since it’s sm harder than a real interview! Honestly so terrified of this one because they give no indication as to what to expect, i.e commercial or competency or motivational 🥲

 

[legallymimi]

Does anyone know how soon Fieldfisher sends their test post-application?

I applied on Dec 28th and received the test on Jan 10th

 

[lawbear123]

anyone did the forsters VI?

 

[Tintin06]

Milbank handing out ACs on weekends. Speaks volumes about work-life balance there!

 

[Cool pigeon]

do Millbank not have WG anymore? Also when did everyone apply that is receiving ACs?

 

[a512003]

do Millbank not have WG anymore? Also when did everyone apply that is receiving ACs?

I haven't had anything about WG and I received my AC invitation yesterday. Applied like 30 mins before the deadline closed.

 

[xxrr.18]

Does anyone have any advice for the Goodwin VI? Thanks!

Hey, it was really standard questions and nothing too challenging but make sure you research the firm and have a commercial story you know quite well handy.
One thing that was tricky was that there was no number countdown it was like a meter that filled up so it was kinda tricky to gauge how much time you had left.

 

[Legalgirl]

Hi guys! Does anyone know for certain that Davis Polk has invited people for interviews? I know one person said so but I’m still holding out hope since I’ve not seen anyone else talk about this lol

 

[vr36]

I haven't had anything about WG and I received my AC invitation yesterday. Applied like 30 mins before the deadline closed.

Was this for spring or summer?

 

[a512003]

Was this for spring or summer?

spring

 

[Shia]

Congratulations on the AC! When exactly did you complete the Simmons and Simmons assessment?

Thank you! I think I completed the assessment on 27th November

 

[rapunzel]

Any advice for Hogan Lovells, CMS, Taylor Wessing AC? Happy to share tips for Ashurst and NRF!

I did the HL AC last year, it was pretty well spaced, there's an ice breaker at the start and everyone introduces themselves in the group and you get to hear from trainees at the firm and ask questions, which is good because you can ask about the culture and values to help prepare you for the interviews. I remember doing a case study that was assessed by two partners and then being asked some regular motivational questions and a situational judgement interview that was assessed by a legal counsel and associate. I found the situational interview quite hard, and received the worst feedback on that, there were some tricky questions I was asked if I would correct a partner on a mistake in their work. What made it even worse was that somehow the platform they do the whole AC on crashed, and the audio wasn't working which was weird because I tested it out beforehand. I would say make sure you stay calm if there are any technical errors, it was something positive I received in the feedback that I handled this situation well.

 

[trainee4u]

Just got the Milbank AC. Can't quite believe it, but here we are.

For those who are wondering, I applied on the 31st at 2:30am, so just less than 24 hours before the deadline.

Also, the ACs are full days THIS WEEK, which I guess is why they are doing it over the weekend, lol.