TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[futuretraineecity]

Also has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie post app today? I know they said we should hear by today at the latest

 

[Rob93]

Does anyone have any advice to prep for the interview question ‘what deals have we done recently that interest you, and why’? I’m just wondering how much depth to go into and what to focus on

Know the deal reasonably well, but remember the key part is not the deal per se but what about it interested you and why.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

What did Chris Martin do to deserve this? Parachutes and Rush of Blood are great albums!

It all went downhill quickly after Yellow in my opinion 🤣

 

[S87]

It all went downhill quickly after Yellow in my opinion 🤣

I was about to post the same thing! Parachutes is a decent album, I went to their concert and was okish..but the rest...

 

[Rob93]

It all went downhill quickly after Yellow in my opinion 🤣

Rough! I liked them fine through viva la vida but certainly think they've gone off in the last 10 years or so.

 

[Rob93]

I was about to post the same thing! Parachutes is a decent album, I went to their concert and was okish..but the rest...

I saw them when they were touring X&Y, vividly remember long-haired Chris Martin rolling around on stage shirtless

 

[S87]

I saw them when they were touring X&Y, vividly remember long-haired Chris Martin rolling around on stage shirtless

I am so glad i like women!

 

[eal]

are the gibson dunn interview invites automatic after submitting applications?

 

[User1726]

Mayer Brown AC!

Amazing! Can i ask when you did the trainee simulation?

 

[M777]

are the gibson dunn interview invites automatic after submitting applications?

no

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Also has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie post app today? I know they said we should hear by today at the latest

God I hadn’t actually read the email lol. Well either they’re running late and have some WGs to hand out or we are all getting a PFO today

 

[eal]

no

i just got an interview invite 2 hours after submitting my application so i presumed they must be!

 

[Lawstudent1997]

Hi everyone! Found out that I’ve got an AC with TLT 🎉 If anyone has experience with their ACs or can share any insight please get in touch

Congratulations! Do you mind me asking what office and when you did the watson glaser?

 

[John Doe]

Speaking of Take That, "Shine" is a great song to cure the odd moments of depression 🙂 It helped me get through the first lockdown. So if you all are feeling like the application process is getting too overwhelming I'd recommend this song to motivate yourself.

 

[mariistm]

Is it worth emailing CMS to ask whether they are still giving out ACs? I did my VI two weeks ago and apparently it’s been reviewed but haven’t heard anything

 

[vacschemeapss]

Is it worth emailing CMS to ask whether they are still giving out ACs? I did my VI two weeks ago and apparently it’s been reviewed but haven’t heard anything

i think they are running ACs till 7th/8th Feb so you might hear back in a day or two

 

[Asil Ahmad]

are the gibson dunn interview invites automatic after submitting applications?

Can I ask what structure you used for the cover letter if you don't mind. I went for 100 commercial law, 400 why Gibson and the rest for extra curriculum activities.

 

[tc.la.vs]

Haven't been on here in a while as took a post-rejection break lol...

just wanted to say three things - 1) thanks again everyone for this forum it genuinely has made such a positive difference to me during this application grind. 2) saw some people talking about uni careers services -- I didn't have proper access to a good one and this may sound obvious but I really encourage everyone to make full use of the services offered!! the fact that someone will read your application/practice interviews with you or whatever will, I am sure, be incredibly useful so get as much help as you can!!

3) does anyone have any tips for the Mayer Brown job simulation step? I believe they said it also includes a video interview but am slightly confused as to the setup and how to prepare. Any insight would be much appreciated.

As always, wishing everyone the best and hope you are all well - Happy Monday

 

[futuretraineecity]

Know the deal reasonably well, but remember the key part is not the deal per se but what about it interested you and why.

Fab thank you! Any idea of how recent the deals should be?

 

[aspiringsolicitor98]

@Jessica Booker I was just wondering your advice on how long you normally have to wait for a response post-AC? Tomorrow will be 2 weeks and I'm just wondering if that's about right or if I should follow up with the firm?