TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[aishaalexandra]

For Taylor Wessing’s work experience section, does anyone know if we can repeat skills for different experiences? I want to use attention to detail (as one of my three skills) for two separate jobs, and would write about different aspects of this. Thanks

I definitely did and it wasn't penalised. I would say mention other things also though

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

I definitely did and it wasn't penalised. I would say mention other things also though

Great, thank you! That's the only one that's repeated, so hopefully it will be ok

 

[Dib312]

Hi! With the NRF cover letter - it doesn’t specify that you need to say your motivations for a career in commercial law. Would it be okay to write about this briefly, and then move onto why the firm and the qualities that you have? Thank you

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Hi! With the NRF cover letter - it doesn’t specify that you need to say your motivations for a career in commercial law. Would it be okay to write about this briefly, and then move onto why the firm and the qualities that you have? Thank you

Hi, with NRF, the cover letter is the key thing they use to progress candidates and it’s also used in the VS/TC interviews by the partners to help guide their questions. I think it’s valuable to grad rec and the partners to see your clear motivations to go into corporate law. I wouldn’t say it has to take up much of your application but definitely good to dedicate at least a paragraph on it especially as you have 800 words. The way I structures it was one paragraph for why law/commercial law, why the firm and then why me. This helped give the cover letter a nice flow but also kept it focused and allowed me to cover all bases!

 

[sxw517]

Hi, with NRF, the cover letter is the key thing they use to progress candidates and it’s also used in the VS/TC interviews by the partners to help guide their questions. I think it’s valuable to grad rec and the partners to see your clear motivations to go into corporate law. I wouldn’t say it has to take up much of your application but definitely good to dedicate at least a paragraph on it especially as you have 800 words. The way I structures it was one paragraph for why law/commercial law, why the firm and then why me. This helped give the cover letter a nice flow but also kept it focused and allowed me to cover all bases!

@Dib312

Ditto, I was successful in securing a vac scheme with NRF, using this same structure. As thirdtimelucky says, why commercial law/law helps to set the scene, in what is a generous word count you are given for the NRF cover letter.

Good luck!!

 

[S87]

Does anyone know how to withdraw an application on Vantage? My laptop froze, I pushed all sorts of buttons and sent an application by mistake.
I sent a blank application and would destroy me to lose all my efforts.

 

[Dib312]

@Dib312

Ditto, I was successful in securing a vac scheme with NRF, using this same structure. As thirdtimelucky says, why commercial law/law helps to set the scene, in what is a generous word count you are given for the NRF cover letter.

Good luck!!

@thirdtimelucky thank you both so much! I’ll make sure to do that

 

[Adrian_S]

Does anyone know how to withdraw an application on Vantage? My laptop froze, I pushed all sorts of buttons and sent an application by mistake.

Definitely send grad recruitment an email and inform them of what happened. This happened to me and the firm withdrew my application and permitted me to submit at a later date. Good luck!

 

[S87]

Definitely send grad recruitment an email and inform them of what happened. This happened to me and the firm withdrew my application and permitted me to submit at a later date. Good luck!

Thank you, going to send an email now.

 

[John Travoni]

Does anyone know how many ppl Clyde takes on for their winter VS?

 

[Ambs123]

Does anyone know how many ppl Clyde takes on for their winter VS?

I think it's around 8 or 9? That's just a guess though from knowing that around 18 people got AC (last year anyway). I might be completely wrong though!!!

 

[John Travoni]

I think it's around 8 or 9? That's just a guess though from knowing that around 18 people got AC (last year anyway). I might be completely wrong though!!!

Idk, that doesn’t seem right whatsoever.
I know this year for the winter VS, they have 3 ACs and 10 candidates each have been invited to them which equals 30. And they also hold a spring and summer VS and altogether they give out 60 TCs so in my opinion, 8/9 doesn’t seem right.
Sorry about the maths, being nervous makes me get into a very mathematical mindset.

 

[refy]

should I assume PFO for w&c WVS? haven't heard anything since app stage :/

 

[average_jo123]

Really sorry this is my third time asking this but was just wondering if anyone has gotten a watson glaser invite for Hogan Lovells Lift Off?

I applied one day before the deadline a week ago and I still haven't got a WG invite and not sure if it's a glitch

 

[j.s.cox]

Really sorry this is my third time asking this but was just wondering if anyone has gotten a watson glaser invite for Hogan Lovells Lift Off?

I applied one day before the deadline a week ago and I still haven't got a WG invite and not sure if it's a glitch

I didn't apply for this, but have you tried emailing grad rec?

 

[tkwillbealawyer]

Anyone done an interview with Shearman? Mine is tomorrow and I'd really appreciate some hints/tips/insight!!!

 

[j.s.cox]

Anyone done an interview with Shearman? Mine is tomorrow and I'd really appreciate some hints/tips/insight!!!

Shearman & Sterling Interview 2021

Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Spring Vacation Scheme Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 16:00 - join zoom call with senior associate and senior graduate recruitment member. Please...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

This was on the TCLA interview experiences thread ^^

 

[aishaalexandra]

Has anyone completed an Interview with White & Case? Would be incredibly grateful for some pointers

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Idk, that doesn’t seem right whatsoever.
I know this year for the winter VS, they have 3 ACs and 10 candidates each have been invited to them which equals 30. And they also hold a spring and summer VS and altogether they give out 60 TCs so in my opinion, 8/9 doesn’t seem right.
Sorry about the maths, being nervous makes me get into a very mathematical mindset.

Only offering 1 in 3 candidates at AC stage is quite normal.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

hi guys. this might sound like a stupid question but - what should i wear to a commercial awareness workshop ? it’s just at my uni but there will be a partner from slaughter and may there. i don’t know if i should wear like a suit or just dress smart casual ?? pls help me out haha the workshop is tomorrow

Smart casual will be fine - I wouldn’t go suited and booted as it’s on campus.