TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[TCLA Community Assistant]

even though firms say that the cappfinity tests are not timed, do you think they consider how much time an individual takes to finish that test into consideration? I sometimes think that I may not pass some tests because I take too long to give these tests

I would check how they describe the assessment. If it is described as untimed, it is unlikely that time taken to complete it would be factored in. However, if it says it has unlimited time, then timings might be factored in.

 

[fTS3002]

Did anyone else apply to the Bloomberg Legal & Compliance internship and had their first-stage interview?

 

[Meghna]

Hi everyone,
I have been invited to a final interview with Harbottle and Lewis for a TC and would appreciate any advice on how to prepare. It is a 1 hour interview with 2 partners.

 

[AveragePoster]

Just received GT final round AC invite - does anyone have any experience with this? Happy to provide insight on other firms ACs - feel free to PM. Thanks!

 

[User5678]

I would check how they describe the assessment. If it is described as untimed, it is unlikely that time taken to complete it would be factored in. However, if it says it has unlimited time, then timings might be factored in.

“Although the assessment is not timed, we recommend you allow 1 hour to complete the assessment.”

Thank you

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

“Although the assessment is not timed, we recommend you allow 1 hour to complete the assessment.”

Thank you

I don’t think how long you take will be assessed based on this. They are giving you the hour as a reference point just so you don’t think it will take 20 minutes and then you run out of time and have to leave it or be late for something else.

 

[FM302989]

Hi @Jessica Booker i applied for a paralegal role and was instead offered month long placement which seems like a red flag as i have legal experience and a vacation scheme as well as non-legal experience in hospitality. They mentioned this will basically assess me for a permanent role. Why cant an interview do this instead? Is this normal? thank you

This sounds like a Bradstone Allington style scam

 

[trainee4u]

This sounds like a Bradstone Allington style scam

I think BA is slightly different; they charge people to "train". This looks like exploiting unpaid labour.

 

[generalcuster98]

Has anyone heard back from Ashfords (Bristol) post app?

 

[ssszzg]

Has anyone heard anything from Sky since submitting their CVs last week? 🥲

 

[helenaskelton]

Any more people heard from Mishcon post AC?

 

[fairbourne]

Does anyone have any insights into GT's final stage assessment centre? thanks very much!

 

[👩🎓]

Does anyone know any firms actively recruiting for paralegal roles?

 

[Chris Brown]

Does anyone know any firms actively recruiting for paralegal roles?

I think I saw BCLP are recruiting for paralegals in the Manchester office (real estate & disputes) and Clyde & Co are recruiting for their regional offices (casualty & insurance). 🙂

Clyde & Co have an actual training programme for it called the paralegal academy. You can secure a TC internally after 12 months with them via the paralegal academy scheme. 😅​

 

[James Wakefield]

Does anyone have experience of doing the SQE a couple of years after the PGDL? Just wondering how long you gave it to catch-up on materials beforehand, how long you would recommend going back through your notes before starting the SQE prep course. Thanks!

 

[GivesTerribleAdvice]

Does anyone have any insights into GT's final stage assessment centre? thanks very much!

Ah yes, Grant Thornton’s final stage assessment centre.

First off, bring your own stapler. At GT, stationery dominance is everything.

Next, when they ask you to do a group exercise, insist on leading a guided meditation instead. Say it’s a “strategic mindfulness audit.” Don’t let anyone speak until they’ve understood you.

In the interview, only answer questions using the format of Love Island confessionals. E.g., “So I walked into the boardroom, yeah, and I was like, this valuation is giving cringe vibes.”

Also, they love initiative – so bring your own snacks and start selling them to other candidates at a 40% markup.

If you don’t receive an offer, it’s only because they weren’t ready for your visionary leadership.

Best of luck!

 

[saminoriya]

Faegre VS interview invite

 

[JustwantaTC]

@Jessica Booker would working in a high street firm as a paralegal until applications open up again be a mad move in terms of motivations. I have been applying for those instead of commercial law firms as I feel like it would offer a better balance to manage with application season? thank you

 

[👩🎓]

I think I saw BCLP are recruiting for paralegals in the Manchester office (real estate & disputes) and Clyde & Co are recruiting for their regional offices (casualty & insurance). 🙂

Clyde & Co have an actual training programme for it called the paralegal academy. You can secure a TC internally after 12 months with them via the paralegal academy scheme. 😅​

Thank you so much!

 

[fairbourne]

does anyone have insights into the faegre drinker VI interview? thanks very much!