TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[kokothemagicdragon]

I would like to learn more about private equity. Can anyone recommend any resources?

Hi! I got a VS at Weil and they asked me about my understanding of PE and such, and the resource I used was TCLA's: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/what-is-private-equity-a-guide-for-future-lawyers-2/

I think it does a good job about describing the nuances within PE. Another good article is Jaysen's https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/what-is-private-equity-a-complete-guide-for-law-students/

If not, you can go online and just look up "what is PE". But the two above should be more than enough for any interview. Let me know if you have any questions (PE or Weil).

 

[Eileen]

Hii, just wondering if w&c has started sending out pfo for WVS? I applied very very late and given that it's rolling basis - im waiting on my pfo haha

 

[kokothemagicdragon]

@Jessica Booker @AvniD
Hi! Hope you can lend me some advice. A law firm is asking for a Cover letter and "a copy of your CV (including a full classification and percentage breakdown of all academic results)".

1. Does this mean I have to include all my grades within my CV, or do I merge my CV with my university's E transcript?
2. What do they mean by classification? I'm currently in my penultimate year and have not been given a rank within my class (I assume that's what they mean by classificaiton)

Hope you can help and have a great day!

 

[bibss]

Hi! I got a VS at Weil and they asked me about my understanding of PE and such, and the resource I used was TCLA's: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/what-is-private-equity-a-guide-for-future-lawyers-2/

I think it does a good job about describing the nuances within PE. Another good article is Jaysen's https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/what-is-private-equity-a-complete-guide-for-law-students/

If not, you can go online and just look up "what is PE". But the two above should be more than enough for any interview. Let me know if you have any questions (PE or Weil).

Thank you so much!!

 

[lik0401]

Anyone gonna apply to Debevoise? And if so does anyone know their turnaround time regarding invites to their open day.

Have their applications closed for the Open Day/do you know when the deadline is?

 

[kokothemagicdragon]

Have their applications closed for the Open Day/do you know when the deadline is?

I think early January! You should have tons of time, although I do believe that they review on a rolling basis.

https://www.debevoise.com/careers/london for you to check

EDIT: 2nd January 2023

 

[MN3334]

Travers Smith WVS interview invite!

Congrats! Were you emailed or called?

 

[Donuttime]

I am a bit confused and was wondering if anyone could help me out on this.
How do you answer tell me about a recent news story and how it relates to our clients? do you use PESTLE or SWOT analysis when breaking down your answer?

 

[FutureLawyer99]

I am a bit confused and was wondering if anyone could help me out on this.
How do you answer tell me about a recent news story and how it relates to our clients? do you use PESTLE or SWOT analysis when breaking down your answer?

I wouldn't use PESTLE or SWOT because presumably you don't have the word count to write a thorough one? I would rather focus on picking a news story, giving a little bit of background information of that story and then saying how it would affect the firm's clients both in a positive and negative way and then saying how that law firm would be able to assist their clients. This is just my initial thoughts - I could be wrong.

@Jessica Booker what do you think?

 

[LoveAspireLAW]

anyone still waiting to hear from Shearman?

 

[John Doe 555 333]

Has anyone yet received a Sidley WVS offer/rejection?

 

[sxw517]

I would like to learn more about private equity. Can anyone recommend any resources?

Broadly? Or is there a particular aspect you would like to hone in on? Also, what level of knowledge do you already have?

PM me and I can link you to some great resources regarding PE!

 

[jomar]

@Jessica Booker @AvniD
Hi! Hope you can lend me some advice. A law firm is asking for a Cover letter and "a copy of your CV (including a full classification and percentage breakdown of all academic results)".

1. Does this mean I have to include all my grades within my CV, or do I merge my CV with my university's E transcript?
2. What do they mean by classification? I'm currently in my penultimate year and have not been given a rank within my class (I assume that's what they mean by classificaiton)

Hope you can help and have a great day!

If this is S&C I just sent three separate PDF documents.

 

[jomar]

Has anyone yet received a Sidley WVS offer/rejection?

No rejection OR invite to interview. Still neutral.

 

[Eileen]

has anyone received a W&C pfo? I havent heard back since submitting my written app and see VI invites have gone out.. are people still receiving VI invites?

have you heard back yet?

 

[KC OG]

Congrats! Were you emailed or called?

Thank you! I got a call

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I wouldn't use PESTLE or SWOT because presumably you don't have the word count to write a thorough one? I would rather focus on picking a news story, giving a little bit of background information of that story and then saying how it would affect the firm's clients both in a positive and negative way and then saying how that law firm would be able to assist their clients. This is just my initial thoughts - I could be wrong.

@Jessica Booker what do you think?

Yes, I agree, you can't do a full SWOT or PESTLE analysis, although doing a very brief one that prioritises the main themes might help you to structure your answer accordingly.

It doesn't have to be SWOT or PESTLE (but could be either at the same time) - there is no one way in approaching these questions, you really have to take a format that works for you and the story you identify.

 

[lik0401]

I think early January! You should have tons of time, although I do believe that they review on a rolling basis.

https://www.debevoise.com/careers/london for you to check

EDIT: 2nd January 2023

thank you so much!

 

[Samir_O]

have you heard back yet?

nooo anyone still waiting?

 

[tryingtoqualify]

PFO WVS links, applied on deadline day.