TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[l789]

STOP THATS WAS ME TOO 😭 The questions threw me off so much, like they were basic but worded so weirdly! And honestly I think PFO since previous experience with Irwin 😭

😭😭😭 I’m just going to pray HARD.

Surely we get marked on all the questions and not just penalised heavily on the last one

 

[happdyln]

Has anyone received an AC invite for DLA Leeds office?

 

[xxx]

Question on Osborn Clark:


Have you been a part of any professional services support programmes in the last 5 years? Please outline those that you have participated in below - this could include (but is not limited to) mentoring programmes, work experience opportunities, scholarships and diversity access schemes with other organisations.


What do they mean by professional services support programs?

are academic scholarships included?
do we restate our experiences- ?

 

[legaldruid]

What the actual hell....these SJT reports are legit never accurate. I am actually fuming lmao Like not some test gaslighting me into believing what my strengths and weaknesses are. honestly I do not know why firms use these.

Yeah they're always based on the firm's requirements and what they think is the correct way to deal with a situation. I just take it at face value and move on.

 

[legaldruid]

Is it too late to apply for Osborne Clarke’s Vac Scheme?

I would love to get an answer about this as well!

 

[LawEnthus]

For Osborne Clarke, how long did it take for the link to come through for people for the verbal reasoning test? I know it’s automatic but the email says we receive it shortly after submitting the form and it’s been an hour and I haven’t received it yet…

 

[legaldruid]

Keeping myself accountable:

Total applications submitted: 19
Total applications rejected: 9
Applications that passed the first stage: 2
Applications rejected at the second stage (SJT, WG, VI etc): 1
Applications that passed the second stage (SJT, WG, VI etc): 0
Waiting to hear back: 10

We keep pushing forward!

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Has anyone heard from Irwin Mitchell or BCLP?

 

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

Willkie Written Exercise!

congrats! can i ask when you completed the vi?

 

[gazdgazd11]

Out of curiosity, what scores did you guys get for amberjack? Like is 9/9 even possible in all pillars? I just got results and I’m so disheartened

For Reed smith I got 7/9, 4/9, 6/9, 6/9 lol I’m not sure what to think

 

[lawyersum]

For Reed smith I got 7/9, 4/9, 6/9, 6/9 lol I’m not sure what to think

i got the exact same scores! but they also
take into consideration the video interview so idk I’ve stopped trying to make predictions at this point

 

[LegallyStressedOut]

Haven’t heard from jones day for summer vs, should I assume pfo?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Are all Millbank spring vac scheme AC’s out? Cos some1 said they r all this week, so unsure if we haven’t heard by now it’s a PFO?

 

[AveragePoster]

Anyone heard from Goodwin post-VI?

 

[lawstudent2]

BCLP PFO for not meeting the benchmark on the sjt, I attended the open day and thought it was one of my best written applications and they didn't even read it. I haven't received the feedback report either yet so overall is pretty demotivating

 

[Gg2001]

BCLP PFO for not meeting the benchmark on the sjt, I attended the open day and thought it was one of my best written applications and they didn't even read it. I haven't received the feedback report either yet so overall is pretty demotivating

that sucks, sorry. take a break for a day, and go out watch a movie/spend time on a hobby to energise, it will help mentally. When did you submit your app and do the test btw? I delayed the written app cause its too long but I will just submit today, I am seeing they’ve given out AC offers for summer already

 

[Hamaaida Khan]

Withers Interview!! for spring VS.

Congratulations! How long after the test did you get the interview invite?

 

[S7321]

Anyone heard from Macfarlanes post-test?

 

[AlegalA]

Congratulations! How long after the test did you get the interview invite?

Did my test on the 19/12 and got the invite 08/01

 

[mulan0]

For Squire Patton Boggs, the first question says “why you are motivated to pursue a career in a commercial law firm, in particular Squire Patton Boggs” but the second question says “Which of our practice areas are you most interested in, what has influenced your interest in this area” (both 200 words).

One of my reasons for why the firm is their work, but should I steer away from that and use other reasons so that my answers don’t overlap? I’m worried that will make my first answer a little vaguer and not tailored enough to the firm if I only discuss things like their initiatives. Any help is appreciated!

@Amma Usman @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker