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

[AvniD]

Hey! I'm involved in a university society and we're organising a law event. A firm I've applied to are experts on the specific topic of the event and I think they'd be great to reach out to. Is there anything wrong with me reaching out to grad rec about this given I am an applicant?

@AP2000 I don't see a problem as your university society's activities with the firm and your application to the firm are distinct and unrelated. If you're still feeling apprehensive, either let grad rec know about your position in the society and that you wanted make sure there isn't a conflict of interest re your application or as someone suggested above, communicate via the campus ambassador, if they have one.

 

[AvniD]

does anyone have any advice for answering a question about when you've paid attention to detail? i've never really had a job where I've had to proof read or anything similar - does anyone have any examples of what they use? my last resort is discussing something uni related but i'd rather not because it'd kinda have to really tailor something to fit where it doesn't if that makes sense!

Think of a time when you played a sport, volunteered, pursued something artistic, worked on a group project- what were some of the things you picked up on that most others would've missed? What was your thought process behind keeping these details in mind and why did they matter to you?

The example itself doesn't matter as much as how well you demonstrate your attention to detail in the manner I've expanded on above, so you could go with something uni related if none of the above examples work out for you.

 

[AvniD]

Also, when speaking about specific deals (maybe I can loop @George Maxwell in here too), would you have any advice as to how much detail we should have? Some parts of the deal (other than what is public knowledge) may be confidential, so how can we substantiate our answer? Is it worth talking about the impact of the deal/company on the industry? Interested in hearing your thoughts!

I think firms don't expect you to include details that you can't access so your knowledge of the inner workings of a deal is understandably going to be limited. As long as you know the crux of the deal and why it matters, the biggest legal issues that cropped up in it and what they meant for the deal and the different teams that worked on it and how they worked together, you're good.

 

[S87]

- what you're looking to get out of it
- what particular areas you want guidance in
- how the mentorship programme will impact your chances of achieving your career goals

Thank you so much for this

 

[BRo]

Anyone down to compare results for the Ropes & Gray Thrive Assessment? Just completed it and have no idea what to make of my results

 

[George Maxwell]

Thanks @George Maxwell would you recommend asking the interviewer questions in the scenario interview for HSF?

Hey @Crystal86,

Again this is only my opinion, but yes!

I tried to be curious during my interview and enthusiastic about the issues that we were discussing. This approach indicates that are you engaged and interested, as well as being keen and willing to learn/improve, which bodes well for when you become a trainee. For example, from what I remember, I asked my interviewers (as I had two scenario interviews when I was applying) what their thoughts were about X or Y (even during the interview rather than just at the end) and what they found difficult etc.

I think this worked well for this style of interview partly because it (in some ways) replicates a conversation between two lawyers trying to work through a new legal scenario together and questions would naturally arise during this sort of discussion.

That being said, I would not force it. I tend to be one of those people who naturally asks a lot of questions and am generally enthusiastic, so for me this came relatively naturally. But I do not think that you need to ask lots of questions to be successful.


I hope that helps. Do ask if anything is unclear etc. 💪

 

[AB]

Hello everyone, I have an AC coming up with Macfarlanes ( one of my dream firms mainly due to the training) and I am terrified! I am not the best at ACs, my mind just goes blank - especially in the written exercises. I would really appreciate some tips from anyone who's done an AC with Macfarlanes or tips for calming nerves ( and sleeping the night before)! Thanks.

 

[Irena]

How to understand 'recent' legal decision example? Would the Nov 2020 case followed by last month's Commissions' statement be recent?

 

[cycw]

I applied for spring but in the email they said they’re now only running summer vac schemes this year

That is so weird, I wonder why! I applied for summer but is still waiting on a reply from Mayer Brown.

I wonder if I should assume PFO by now...It really frustrates me yikes

 

[cycw]

Does anyone know if HSF automatically rejects you if you didn't pass their online test?

Thanks x

 

[psr23]

That is so weird, I wonder why! I applied for summer but is still waiting on a reply from Mayer Brown.

I wonder if I should assume PFO by now...It really frustrates me yikes

I think it’s because they wanted to make sure no covid restrictions are in place for the scheme! And I’m not sure when their last ACs are, but I think they were still sending out invites last week x

 

[YUKI1201]

Does anyone know if HSF automatically rejects you if you didn't pass their online test?

Thanks x

Yes an application only gets proceeded if the benchmark of the online test is met

 

[Rachel123]

Congratulations! Sorry that I do not have the answer to your question but i was wondering when you applied and if you applied to the spring or summer scheme?

Thank you! I applied at the end of January and it was for Spring.

 

[HopefulForALawJob]

Just got a rejection post final interview to start my monday morning!! Best part - there's nowhere to go but up! Let's get after it this week team

 

[lawstudent135]

has anyone done a w&c ac? would really appreciate some advice, thanks!!

 

[Ambs123]

Patiently waiting for an IM response!! The wait is really killing me !!

 

[LEL]

has anyone done a w&c ac? would really appreciate some advice, thanks!!

Check out an entry I wrote for TCLA (the top one!) hope it helps and let me know if you have any other questions

White & Case Vacation Scheme Interview 2021

Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Spring Vacation Scheme 2021 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. It was a virtual interview experience. 10.45am interview with a senior associate and...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[Homer]

Have Travers sent out all interviews? confused as to how they prioritise looking at apps. is it just on the date sent in?

 

[law23]

CMS First Steps offer!

 

[GXA123]

Pinsent anyone?

also anyone still waiting on IM Birmingham I am dying to know