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

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Sorry I have not been clear,

I think, in relation to the second question that I should link back to the role of a trainee. For example, I exercise a lot..this requires resilience and organisation and as a trainee etc..
I am a bit struggling when it comes to the 3rd question "a topic which interests me" Can I talk about anything? How should I structure my answer?

Plus, @Jessica Booker can I get in touch with the trainees on LinkedIn and ask them a few questions?

Yes, you can contact current or recent trainees via LinkedIn - just make sure you are clear with them why you hope to connect with them

 

[YUKI1201]

hey all, how long does it normally take for W&C to get back post AC?

 

[amzey2]

Highly unlikely to impact your offer.

Even if some form of conflict did arise, they'd just make sure you are allocated to a team where you wouldn't have any exposure to the conflict.

Thanks a lot!

 

[Cantab_95]

hey all, how long does it normally take for W&C to get back post AC?

I have the same question but with Bird & Bird!

 

[ap28]

I was writing my application to Foot Anstey's Exeter office and one of the questions asks: 'Identify a current commercial issue which has attracted your attention. Please explain why you have identified this and how you consider it to be significant to Foot Anstey? (max. 400w)'
I have a really interesting idea to discuss which would fall under the Energy & Infrastructure sector. It is one of the firm's core sectors, but not when it comes to their Exeter office.
Should I still write about it or should I pick something applicable to the office I am interested in?

 

[RP]

Dwf offer for VS! Manchester office

 

[PirateShip]

Anyone have any suggestions for productive things to do between now and Summer VS start dates?

I work full time which keeps me moderately busy, but would be good to feel like I'm doing something beneficial for my career change.

I was considering doing some TC applications, but I'm curious what everyone else will be doing.

 

[Jaysen]

I just saw this on Linkedin because @Jaysen reacted to this but Lets Chat Law are doing an event tomorrow about interviews which might be helpful for anyone who has interviews coming up and also from the attendance someone will be nominated to win a free TCLA premium Bronze subscription so it is a good opportunity to register for the event even if you don't have an interview.

I signed up for it and only because it said free Pizza I am guilty of that haha.

I hope it's useful!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I've signed up to the waiting list.

Excited to hear what your takeaways are from the event - personally, I find interviews the most daunting part of the process

Same here and I like attending these networking events as it is interesting the types of people you meet and their journey and struggles to get a VS.

It shows you the types of people who are in the same situation as you.

I have never had an interview so would not know. I find the online tests the most daunting stage at this moment.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I hope it's useful!

Hopefully and keep posted on the forum how it goes.

 

[letmeintolaw]

How to answer the question 'how have you shown flexibility'? Would I use STAR for this?

 

[phurple]

Is it weird that I have not received a rejection from Akin Gump or received an interview invite since doing Watson Glaser in January like 21st January. Should I email them about the application update or wait for a while.

Yeah - I'm in the same boat. Was wondering what to do

 

[Cantab_95]

Same boat as well

 

[sparky10]

Hi all,

i interviewed with mofo nearly two months back - has anyone heard back with vac scheme offers?

 

[Donuttime]

no response for dechert summer vac scheme weird...

 

[Donuttime]

Nothing from Hogan Lovells since completing their WG IN jANUARY

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Yeah - I'm in the same boat. Was wondering what to do

I emailed them today but have not received a reply from them yet.

 

[thirdtimelucky]

I’m assuming it’s a rejection at this point from Mishcon given it’s almost the 11th!

 

[M777]

Hi all,

i interviewed with mofo nearly two months back - has anyone heard back with vac scheme offers?

same boat!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I was writing my application to Foot Anstey's Exeter office and one of the questions asks: 'Identify a current commercial issue which has attracted your attention. Please explain why you have identified this and how you consider it to be significant to Foot Anstey? (max. 400w)'
I have a really interesting idea to discuss which would fall under the Energy & Infrastructure sector. It is one of the firm's core sectors, but not when it comes to their Exeter office.
Should I still write about it or should I pick something applicable to the office I am interested in?

I'd personally suggest picking something more related to the work the firm does in that office, just because there could be a slight question as to why you are considering that location over others.