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

[refy]

Anyone have any tips to prepare for the Macfarlanes AC?

 

[S87]

I need to prepare for a behavioural based interview. Can I use the star method to answer ?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I need to prepare for a behavioural based interview. Can I use the star method to answer ?

The STAR method typically only works for competency based questions where you are pulling on your past experiences. Strengths based questions tend to be much more forward looking or are asking you to talk more about your feelings/reactions to situations than what you did.

 

[OB]

Long awaited BCLP PFO post-interview lol

 

[elizabethjo123]

is the imposition of sanctions on kremlin-linked oligarchs if russia invades ukraine commercial enough to use as a news story if asked in an interview? or is it too political?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Ah the post-AC anxiety begins lol! More time to recover from covid though!

 

[GXA123]

is the imposition of sanctions on kremlin-linked oligarchs if russia invades ukraine commercial enough to use as a news story if asked in an interview? or is it too political?

great example

 

[James Carrabino]

Thank you @AvniD and @James Carrabino ! My AC is tomorrow so I guess there really isn’t much I can do in way of preparation besides the things I’ve already done! I’ve woken up feeling a bit better so I am hoping the trend continues for tomorrow. I am a bit worried because it’s from 10-4 and I have been quite exhausted but fingers crossed I’ll be able to use the adrenaline to push my through! Ofc I feel like I’ve not been able to prepare as well as I would have hoped as I’ve been sick for the last 5 days but I have to just have faith in what I know 🙏🏼 I’ve already let graduate recruitment know that I tested positive but given the assessment centre is virtual I don’t think there is much they can do especially given that it involves a group exercise!

Let us know how it goes @thirdtimelucky, I am thinking of you right now and I have a good feeling about it 😊

 

[M991]

MoFo Second Round Interview!

Could anyone please give me a bit of insight into what to expect?

 

[Riya20000]

Goodwin PFO!

 

[GOI983]

BCLP PFO post-VI…

 

[GXA123]

BCLP PFO post-VI…

I am sorry to ask but when was your interview?

 

[James Carrabino]

Could anyone refer me to any links that set out good structures to follow when having to complete a written exercise in an AC that is based on a summary to a client.
Thank you so much.

Hi @John Abram - if your written exercise takes the form of a case study then I have written some advice on things to do in preparation, including in the assessment before you start writing!

@George Maxwell has also offered some excellent insight into how you should be looking to structure your written exercise

 

[James Carrabino]

Hi everyone, I've just finished my cycle of applications and excited (and in disbelief) to say that I've been offered two Training Contracts and a vacation scheme this cycle. It's going to be a difficult decision, but one that I never thought I'd have to make.

This was my third cycle, and I was rejected from every firm I applied to last year at the application stage, but I can really say that TCLA was pivotal to my progress this year and I would like to thank every one of you, especially @Jaysen and @Jessica Booker for this platform and for all your help. I could truly never have done it without the materials and support. I'm usually a bit of a lurker in the forum, but I went through it a LOT (perhaps obsessively) and it would often help me calm down before an interview.

To those of you still in the heat of the cycle, I wish you all the best of luck! It's such a stressful process, but you're all such strong people and I believe in you.

P.S. What is the process for uploading interview / application experiences?

Wow @Beluga, this is so inspiring - congratulations!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Let us know how it goes @thirdtimelucky, I am thinking of you right now and I have a good feeling about it 😊

Thank you James! I’ve just finished and honestly had a really enjoyable time (although I am exhausted!). Really couldn’t have had a better interview tbh and loved the negotiation/case study though felt quite interrogated by my assessor haha. Thank you all for the support, I really appreciate it ❤️

 

[James Carrabino]

Thank you James! I’ve just finished and honestly had a really enjoyable time (although I am exhausted!). Really couldn’t have had a better interview tbh and loved the negotiation/case study though felt quite interrogated by my assessor haha. Thank you all for the support, I really appreciate it ❤️

@thirdtimelucky I am so happy to hear that it went well! The result is out of your hands but you should be incredibly proud of the resilience you demonstrated by getting through the interview - now go take a long rest and recover 😊

 

[M&Amakesmyday]

Has Kirkland finished ACs?

 

[Rob93]

is the imposition of sanctions on kremlin-linked oligarchs if russia invades ukraine commercial enough to use as a news story if asked in an interview? or is it too political?

Great example, if the firm works for any big banks that do business with Russian oligarchs I'd discuss potential implications for those clients.

 

[mckelly]

I found out same day but don't know if this is normal

Woah that's fast. Probably won't be good news for me then (assume this was for summer / spring vac?)

 

[JohnDoeTCLA]

Can anyone confirm whether Morgan Lewis’ 30 mins 2-1 interview is the last stage for the SVS?