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

[Abii]

What is a TI?

Telephone Interview.

 

[AAA_a]

So Ropes asks us to do a test before going to the AC, but after finishing the test and seeing my report I feel like there's no point going to the AC anymore loll.

Especially when you have another AC on the following day..

 

[James Carrabino]

Hi everyone, I have just posted a new thread that I intend to update weekly about my personal experiences with different components of the law firm interview process - my post for Week 1 was about my experiences with video interviews! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions

 

[A92167!8]

Anyone got any Pinsents news today lol

 

[Crystal86]

i wasn’t successful so maybe take this with a pinch of salt but from my feedback I was told in the scenario interviews my answers were not structured enough, I didn’t ask any clarifying questions on the cases they explained and I didn’t deliver advice to the clients with enough confidence.

My biggest tip would honestly be to treat the scenario more as a conversation where you are constantly clarifying pieces of information in order to get the best outcome for the client and what they exaclty want. I treated it far too much like a q&a with a correct answer at the end.

Thank you so much I really appreciate the tips!

 

[WeRegretToInformYou]

Gateley AC

 

[GXA123]

Gateley AC

what office?

 

[Rob93]

Final stage? I didn't realise anyone had heard back from Travers post-app! Good luck tho

IIRC they just do one interview post-app

 

[George Maxwell]

If I have an offer for a vac scheme in July, is it reasonable to ask for an early response from grad rec from firms that have been ghosting me post-VI/post-WG but have not invited me to AC? I'm aware that grad rec would be understanding of candidates who have attended ACs but haven't heard back post-AC and are under pressure to decide between a potential offer post-AC vs their existing offer from another firm, but is it rude to ask for an update before you're even invited to AC?

@Jessica Booker was wondering if you have any thoughts on this from a graduate recruiter's perspective?

Hey @jo,

I don't think that there is any harm in emailing! Jess might differ from me on this, but if you are keen to find out about your applications, this might serve as a nudge to the firms who are yet to get back to you!

Does anyone know how long firms generally take to send over the written offer for a VS following the phone call?

Hey @ek125712,

For me this took between a few days to a couple of weeks. How long has it been since you were offered the scheme on the phone?

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

Should you expect a response to you emailing a firm to accept a vac scheme offer and sending them your completed personal details form? I sent my response about a week ago and haven’t had a reply so was wondering whether that’s normal or should I ask them whether they received my email?

 

[TQ13]

Anyone still waiting on Trowers post Mcquaig test?

 

[YUKI1201]

Should you expect a response to you emailing a firm to accept a vac scheme offer and sending them your completed personal details form? I sent my response about a week ago and haven’t had a reply so was wondering whether that’s normal or should I ask them whether they received my email?

This happened to my HL offer and I asked them about it, they responded that it was received (so I suppose they don't write back to confirm). But just to be sure you can write to them and ask.

 

[futuretraineecity]

Hey @jo,

I don't think that there is any harm in emailing! Jess might differ from me on this, but if you are keen to find out about your applications, this might serve as a nudge to the firms who are yet to get back to you!


Hey @ek125712,

For me this took between a few days to a couple of weeks. How long has it been since you were offered the scheme on the phone?

It’s only been 3 days but just wanted to see

 

[YUKI1201]

White & Case VI - appreciate any tips!

 

[SOAS22]

Gateley AC for the Guildford office!

 

[George Maxwell]

White & Case VI - appreciate any tips!

Hey @YUKI1201,

If you would like more generic VI advice, let me know and I can point you towards some of TCLA's resources for VIs in general.

In terms of W&C VI tips, my advice (based on doing the VI in 2021) would be to consider the firm's overall global strategy, be comfortable talking about the three whys and consider some basic competence questions!

I hope that helps

 

[YUKI1201]

Hey @YUKI1201,

If you would like more generic VI advice, let me know and I can point you towards some of TCLA's resources for VIs in general.

In terms of W&C VI tips, my advice (based on doing the VI in 2021) would be to consider the firm's overall global strategy, be comfortable talking about the three whys and consider some basic competence questions!

I hope that helps

Thank you George!!

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Fieldfisher 2023 direct TC AC invite!

 

[legalgyal100]

Is it appropriate to email Grad Rec after a VI? I only ask because I have a time limit to accept another offer and I want to know if I have been progressed to the next stage after VI ? Would appreciate your thoughts, esp since I did the VI a week ago .

 

[Legalmel_99]

Waiting nervously for someone to get an AC at the gateley office I applied to