TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[vlawstudent]

Hi all.

If anyone has any insight into the Cooley AC, I would really appreciate some advice on how to approach it! It is my first in-person AC so I am quite nervous.

Thanks in advance!

 

[trainee4u]

Just did the WBD assessment - high in verbal and numerical intellect, 7/9 grit, 7,9 applied intellect, 6/9 creative force, 7/9 digital mindset. Does anybody know roughly how long it takes for them to get back to us after this stage?

I think they said March.

 

[Someoneinlaw]

Does anyone who’s done the Macfarlanes AC have any tips? I’ve got mine coming up and I don’t know what to do to prepare and the exercises that we need to do.

Co ask 😩
Please let me know if you find any insights!

 

[VMS]

Just want to say - 1.) you're honestly so cool - i love history facts + this is honestly one of the best ones 2.) the wheel of fortune thing has also stuck with me for the past few days + has really helped me put things into perspective
Thank you so much for sharing it w us

Haha, thank you that’s so lovely! I’m really, really glad it resonated with you too.

If you ever want to talk about history facts, I LOVE the Wars of the Roses, the Tudors, the Sultanate of Women and Ancient Greek stuff

EDIT: obviously in PMs, I don’t think this thread would care much for my history rants, haha!

 

[Legal Wizard]

Does anyone know if HFW has been sending out post-AC rejections?

Did my interview on Monday and they said the following day was the last day so still making decisions.

 

[BellaC12345]

Has anyone heard from Slaughter and May post AC?

 

[Legal Wizard]

FOOT ANSTEY OFFFFFFFFFERRRR

Jesus, their NQ salary will most certainly see you being broke at the end of the month.

 

[Joey green]

I just received my PW pfo, honestly don’t remember all the dates but I always waited till the very last minute, if that helps

 

[mulan0]

What does it mean if I got 7,9,9,7 on WBDs test but bottom tier on numerical but top for verbal☹️

 

[zq522]

should i assume pfo for mishcon if i haven’t got the vi yet?

Wondering the same thing tbh - hoping that we hear back by cop tomorrow!

 

[Runsim]

What does it mean if I got 7,9,9,7 on WBDs test but bottom tier on numerical but top for verbal☹️

Wow those are amazing scores, I don’t think I’ve seen anyone get within the 30’s range for SJTs

 

[jacksollaf]

What does it mean if I got 7,9,9,7 on WBDs test but bottom tier on numerical but top for verbal☹️

idk how it works, but honestly that looks like a really really solid score... Bottom tier might be low obviously, but maybe the top for verbal neutralises it... 7997 definitely passes the benchmark I think; really impressive, congrats!!

 

[jojo23]

Anyone heard back from Paul Weiss this week?

I got a rejection yesterday (post app.. not even post test💀)
But hey, it told me to reapply next year. I think not🤡

 

[Bread]

I just received my PW pfo, honestly don’t remember all the dates but I always waited till the very last minute, if that helps

Sorry to hear that, did you receive it today? I feel like I saw you get one last week? I’m just trying to understand their time frame

 

[mulan0]

idk how it works, but honestly that looks like a really really solid score... Bottom tier might be low obviously, but maybe the top for verbal neutralises it... 7997 definitely passes the benchmark I think; really impressive, congrats!!

Wow those are amazing scores, I don’t think I’ve seen anyone get within the 30’s range for SJTs

Thankyou so much!! I don’t tend to do well in these but I used some sjt advice I saw on here and it really made a difference to how I went about the questions. I’ll link it below:

The best SJT advice on the forum

Hey guys. I just compiled all the stuff that I found useful on SJTs on the forum. Mostly everyone is confused regarding how to approach these tests so, here it goes. SJT ADVICE Q1- Let's say if we are working on the same project and the other trainee needs help but I am busy as well, is offer...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[Chouette]

I have not yet heard from Slaughters post-app (I applied days before the deadline) - is anyone else in the same position

 

[BobThebIlly]

Haha, thank you that’s so lovely! I’m really, really glad it resonated with you too.

If you ever want to talk about history facts, I LOVE the Wars of the Roses, the Tudors, the Sultanate of Women and Ancient Greek stuff

EDIT: obviously in PMs, I don’t think this thread would care much for my history rants, haha!

Don't mind me intruding in on this lovely conversation lol -- I also LOVE history facts. I find the Tudors fascinating, but much prefer the Stuarts!

 

[Joey green]

Sorry to hear that, did you receive it today? I feel like I saw you get one last week? I’m just trying to understand their time frame

Nope didn’t get one last week… I think you can see all my comments in my profile if you want to check… and yes, today

 

[191919191]

Hi there

I hope you’re all doing well! I recently received my first-ever video interview invite for Mishcon De Reya, and I’m quite new to the process. If you has already completed it could kindly share any insights on the format and the types of questions asked, I would be incredibly grateful.

Any tips or advice would mean a lot as I prepare for this opportunity. Thank you in advance for your help!

Best regards,
1919191

 

[Tired of Applications]

Fairly sure, all Weil ACs have concluded now, anyone know when Weil will communicate results?