TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[desperateTCseeker1998]

What was that Paul Weiss assessment - I couldn't find much practice material for the SJT. Excelled highly in numeric and verbal but got 3 3 1 7 (Grit, Applied Intellect, Creative Force, Digital Mindset). Was I meant to balance my approach to the SJT questions where I prioritised different pillars across the test? In that case, it would vary a lot from IB SJTs. God SJTs are only valid when you can talk through things properly in an interview. Not this weird guesswork.
Much prefer being given a maths or Watson Glaser test.

I tried to balance mine and got 7,4,5,8 with high in verbal and numerical (which is way worse than the Reed Smith one I thought I bombed) - it seems that no one has done very well in this one so hoping they aren’t giving the SJT part too much weight

 

[TonyStark]

Does anyone know when we'll hear back from Skadden interviews?

Dying to know 😭

 

[manfre25]

HFW AC in the morning/today technically; hopefully I can secure something 😂

Hey, saw that it went well and congratulations for the outcome!! Wanted to ask how was the vibe of the interview? Is it relaxed or very intesive?

 

[ren1110]

has anyone got any insight into the STJ test for Paul Weiss?

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

No I didn’t, but I’ve just got my results. My highest were personal responsibility and growth mindset and my lowest was relationship manager. Wbu?

Highest was time optimiser and growth mindset. Lowest was relationship manager as well.

 

[EA95]

Honestly does anyone know when Linklaters will respond re AC?

 

[EK_27]

NRF VI invite this morning so they must be sent out in batches.

 

[zonnonomo]

served a covington pfo with a titillating side of a feedback invite lesgo

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Are there still a lot of people who applied to Addleshaw Goddard but are now waiting to hear back about being invited to a VI? I see there’s people who have progressed to AC but I’m wondering if it’s just a few fast tracked people.

 

[ren1110]

Just did the PW SJT:

Top for verbal, middle for numerical but mixed feelings about the pillars-7,7,6,1 lmao. 1 being applied intellect 💀Never scored so low for empathy/collaboration in other tests so feeling like I’ve bombed this one 😭 On the plus side, the scores are much better compared to the Reed Smith one I did a few weeks back… feeling argh!

If Paul from Paul, Weiss is watching from a distance.. I promise you I’m very friendly, collaborative and have a heart!! 😂😭

Is there a VI element?

 

[simplyfaith]

Covington post-app PFO at 11:26 😔

They also invited me to a general application guidance session over MS Teams? Thanks, I suppose 🤣

 

[hawkins19]

Has anyone else heard nothing from PMC?

 

[studentgrad]

Anyone heard back from Goodwin post VI?

 

[jacksollaf]

Hey, saw that it went well and congratulations for the outcome!! Wanted to ask how was the vibe of the interview? Is it relaxed or very intesive?

For me it was quite intensive, but super super enjoyable; really kind and supportive

 

[jacksollaf]

NRF VI this morning; anyone has tips?

 

[Equity'sDarling]

FINALLY! EVERSHEDS SVS OFFER!😭🧿🩵

Congrats! When did you do the AC

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Anything from Forsters post VI? Maybe we won’t hear for a few days as the first AC is the 17th Feb

 

[User5678]

Hi, has anyone given the Dac Beachcroft vi? I would really appreciate some insight as their VI sounds very different from a VI other firms use!

Thanks in advance

 

[User5678]

Are there still a lot of people who applied to Addleshaw Goddard but are now waiting to hear back about being invited to a VI? I see there’s people who have progressed to AC but I’m wondering if it’s just a few fast tracked people.

Exactly in the same boat! Applied in December

 

[pb15]

Does anyone know when we the virtual ACs for Paul, Weiss will be held? Or even know when we’ll hear back following the test?