TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[John Travoni]

I completely messed up the Evershed VI - First answer - I was not able to complete the answer on time and middle of the third question - my phone timer began ringing and so for 2 seconds I had to take my eyes of the camera and sort that out.

When did you receive the VI invite???

 

[sxw517]

Does anyone have any tips for the Baker Mckenzie VI

 

[aishaalexandra]

Does anyone have any tips for the Baker Mckenzie VI

How long did you get WG after sending app?

 

[Law Student]

Hi all,

When answering "why this firm?", is it okay to talk about how their values on diversity reflect yours or is that too generic? I feel like every law firm is trying to be more diverse so that answer could be applied to any law firm. Should my answer be more specific if thats the case?

 

[sxw517]

How long did you get WG after sending app?

I'm not entirely sure, I clear my inbox every week (so can't check either), but from what I vaguely remember it didn't take long

 

[Apyw]

Weil PFO

Sorry to hear about that. May I know is this for spring vacation scheme?

 

[aniraz]

Sorry to hear about that. May I know is this for spring vacation scheme?

Yeah I applied for the Spring/Summer.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

When giving video interview answers (ie. with a set time limit), is it better to talk about fewer things in more depth, or more things but briefly? eg. for why this firm, would one reason be enough if I really expanded on my answer? I'm finding that I can't fit more than one thing into tight time limits, while explaining my reasoning at what I feel is a deep enough level.

 

[Cryingtiger]

Congrats!! Haha I got PFO-ed by HSF as well and now I have an AC with Links so I’m as pleased as you are

Hey! May I ask when you applied to Links? And is this for the direct TC or vac scheme?

MANY CONGRATULATIONS BTW!!

 

[Uvaia]

How long did you get WG after sending app?

I've been wondering the same. I submitted my application 1 month ago and have not heard back at all.

 

[aishaalexandra]

I've been wondering the same. I submitted my application 1 month ago and have not heard back at all.

Yeah I submitted mine end of October lol

 

[H7876713131]

Did you apply for the vacation scheme? I only received an automated feedback report and a message that my results are being reviewed, but no mention of WG percentile.

me toooo!!!! nothing mentioned my WG percentile...

 

[H7876713131]

To answer my own question - I just received an email, so I suppose today is the day they start getting back to people!

congrats!!!! Can I ask when did you submitted your application? Thx!

 

[RB2022]

Hey! May I ask when you applied to Links? And is this for the direct TC or vac scheme?

MANY CONGRATULATIONS BTW!!

Thank you!!!!

This is for their vac scheme, I got the invite today since I went to their Open Day so you get fast-tracked (which is very nice as I’ve only had rejections from my other choices so far)

 

[Rina]

congrats!!!! Can I ask when did you submitted your application? Thx!

Same as the others this was the fast-track application following the open day, not the regular application

 

[Future Six Figure Fee Earner]

I completely messed up the Evershed VI - First answer - I was not able to complete the answer on time and middle of the third question - my phone timer began ringing and so for 2 seconds I had to take my eyes of the camera and sort that out.

Can you remember any of the questions for the Eversheds VI?

 

[S87]

Good morning people, can I ask your opinion on something?I am trying to answer this question “Please tell us about a recent commercial deal that has captured your interest. If you could represent a side, which would it be and why? I am struggling a bit with the approach to take. I chose a deal and my idea is to represent the purchaser for 3 reasons: financial, commercial and legal given all the licensing issues. Is this the right approach?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Good morning people, can I ask your opinion on something?I am trying to answer this question “Please tell us about a recent commercial deal that has captured your interest. If you could represent a side, which would it be and why? I am struggling a bit with the approach to take. I chose a deal and my idea is to represent the purchaser for 3 reasons: financial, commercial and legal given all the licensing issues. Is this the right approach?

This all sounds reasonable - but I would ensure you tie it back to you and your motivations/aspirations. Why would working on the purchaser side interest you on this particular matter? What would make it interesting to you?

 

[S87]

This all sounds reasonable - but I would ensure you tie it back to you and your motivations/aspirations. Why would working on the purchaser side interest you on this particular matter? What would make it interesting to you?

Thank you Jessica

 

[Lllaywer]

For those who attended the Links Open Day, has anyone not received an AC invite yet?