TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[M123]

lol at freshfields' grad workshop literally a month ago they told us the application process is a simple personal statement - watson glaser - assessment centre process and I come on here to find they've randomly introduced the worst form of automated test where your application won't even get read if you don't pass. freshfields has always been one of my fave firms but this just sucks tbh.

can you elaborate what the automated test tests for?

 

[shays]

Yeah almost everything I included in the two questions were things I didn’t mention anywhere else. 🙂

I just followed the advice I was given on TCLA because I had no idea how to start otherwise. 😭

Hoping for the best but seeing what people are saying on here I think I’m officially cooked. 😂💀

yeah honestly I dont even think it matters because they are looking for authenticity and whether it matches to their values, the way we approach it is up to us - at least, that is what I was told by a different law firm, and it was during an AC, but oh hey I think the principle stands

 

[LawfullyHopeful]

When is your AC?

Next week

 

[shays]

should I email the GR for HFW for an application that I sent a week ago because I just realised that the date selection table moved from August 2023 to August 2025 which clearly does not make sense especially given that time range is indicated as 1 month (which tbf should be 1 month and 2 weeks) or should I leave it be (or there is an option to provide supplementary information in the system), honestly I need to stop opening submitted applications

 

[bb123]

HSF AC 🥰 I’d be highly appreciative of any advice or tips from those who have done it before please (especially when it comes to the case study presentation)

I did the HSF AC for the winter VS. Am happy to give any advice

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

HSF AC 🥰 I’d be highly appreciative of any advice or tips from those who have done it before please (especially when it comes to the case study presentation)

Congratulations! Can I ask if this was for summer?

 

[LawfullyHopeful]

Congratulations! Can I ask if this was for summer?

This is for Spring

 

[Amakaa]

10 applications made

Reed Smith SJT + VI
Akin AC
Goodwin VI
Weil VI
W&C VI
Dechert Written Task
Willkie Written Task
CMS VI
Linklaters
HSF Test

Wondering if I should do freshfields? I missed Slaughter and May, A&O and Clifford Chance. I’m not sure what others firms to look at. I would like to stick to US.

I did my W&C VI early first week of Jan and have not heard back since, have any of you got news about AC or not heard back yet? Curious to know was WC is a priority firm for me. I have also seen threads they are absolutely the worst when it comes to getting back to people.

They haven't gotten back to me post app. no test invite, nothing. smh

 

[bubblebobaprincess]

Freshfields AC - never done one before so would be v grateful for any advice!

When did you do your wg?

 

[rapunzel]

They haven't gotten back to me post app. no test invite, nothing. smh

same

 

[tcla02]

Macs AC and Withers interview - if anyone has any tips for either, i'd be so, so appreciative. i've never got this far in the process for either before so really need the tips x (Did get a Mills and Reeve rejection today too, you really win some and lose some).

congrats!!! do u mind me asking when u applied for mac?

 

[zoobla20]

congrats!!! do u mind me asking when u applied for mac?

thanks I applied on 27th dec

 

[Lizzy]

lol at freshfields' grad workshop literally a month ago they told us the application process is a simple personal statement - watson glaser - assessment centre process and I come on here to find they've randomly introduced the worst form of automated test where your application won't even get read if you don't pass. freshfields has always been one of my fave firms but this just sucks tbh.

What automated test?

 

[sapphireoreos]

Macs AC and Withers interview - if anyone has any tips for either, i'd be so, so appreciative. i've never got this far in the process for either before so really need the tips x (Did get a Mills and Reeve rejection today too, you really win some and lose some).

Hey, is withers for the spring or summer VS?

 

[jwantsatc]

Anyone know of any firms which don't require any kind of tests (SJT, WG etc) or VI?

 

[kokoprep]

Anyone know of any firms which don't require any kind of tests (SJT, WG etc) or VI?

jones day sidley austin some firms like this don’t have

 

[aphelion]

What automated test?

"If you are applying to our trainee associate programme we have introduced an online psychometric test, the Law Online Assessment to further enhance your experience."

"This is a blended assessment that measures your skills, behaviours, preferences and cognitive ability. The Law Online Assessment will give you insight into the types of problems Freshfields is trying to solve and a realistic job preview. It’s designed to be user friendly and easy to complete."

sounds like they're not making vs applicants do it though

 

[lawstudent2]

has anyone who applied to the freshfields summer vac scheme on either the eight or the ninth of jan recieved the test?

 

[Akimbo001]

I would say to practice answering 2-part questions in one minute as it goes quick. Research CMS and why it’s a future facing firm. There is a mix of questions so also practice motivational questions. There will also be a scenario question. Hope this helps.

That helps a lot, thanks

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Those getting to Freshfields AC already are you on some form of fast track because the email I got says that the new online assessment stage will be sent out 27 January.