TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Future Six Figure Fee Earner]

Yes, there are plenty of firms who don’t use such assessments and still have success with their recruitment process that is relevant to them. And that’s the thing about individual firms, they all have different aims/objectives with their recruitment processes. What works for one firm shouldn’t necessarily work for another.

I am sure Macfarlanes have reviewed their recruitment process to check its validity as much as a firm that uses video interviews. From what I also know about Macfarlanes, they also invest heavily in the time dedicated to graduate recruitment. I have found similar firms (established offices, fewer offices, good long term retention of lawyers) tend to do this because of the amount of people resource available to cover it.

This being said about Macfarlane's, do I email Macfarlane's with my work experience as I forgot fill it in with the form. It's retail experience an insight scheme and some open days.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

This being said about Macfarlane's, do I email Macfarlane's with my work experience as I forgot fill it in with the form. It's retail experience an insight scheme and some open days.

You can, although there is a chance they won’t be able to add it to your application. No harm in asking though.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Not a fan of video interviews, any advice on how to get it over and done with?
Got one for Clyde and Co.

In your preparation time, write two-three bullets on a post it note, and stick it next to your camera. Then, if you get stuck, you can refer to that without looking away from the camera! Also, use the blur function if the platform has one, if the temptation to look at yourself on camera is too much (I always worry that I look silly, then start staring at my face on the video!).

 

[S87]

Hi all,

I am trying to understand the legal implications of the Russian sanctions, especially in relation to white-collar crimes. Do you guys have any suggestions?

 

[daisy_yawn]

Hi all,

I am trying to understand the legal implications of the Russian sanctions, especially in relation to white-collar crimes. Do you guys have any suggestions?

On my vac scheme associates in the corporate team were working on corporations doing Russian exits (think they worked on McDonald's arranging to remove their Russian branch, can't remember exactly), but not sure about white-collar crimes!

 

[lila12]

is it worth applying to BCLP atp? feel like it's kinda pointless since people are already getting AC invites

 

[ssolicitorz]

Does anyone have any tips for Dentons VI? Is it only competency questions, or are their motivational and commercial awareness questions as well?

Also, any tips for their interactive assessment and how to prepare for it?

 

[Bubbles]

Anyone who's done the Mills & Reeve test, what was your feedback report like? And have you heard back from them?

 

[Future Six Figure Fee Earner]

Anyone who's done the Mills & Reeve test, what was your feedback report like? And have you heard back from them?

You'll hear if you've been successful from the 16th onwards.

 

[Ghassen]

Anyone who's done the Mills & Reeve test, what was your feedback report like? And have you heard back from them?

Can I ask if it's just SJT or include any unexpected parts ?
Thanks.

 

[DisciplineTC2526]

Anyone know (exactly) when Travers Smith will get back to those that completed a WVS re a TC decision?

 

[Bubbles]

Can I ask if it's just SJT or include any unexpected parts ?
Thanks.

It's SJT + a written question in the end (untimed). Hope this helps!

 

[Ghassen]

It's SJT + a written question in the end (untimed). Hope this helps!

Appreciated. Yes it helps.

 

[BeGrateful.101]

does anyone have any tips for answering a questions regarding 'What's an opportunity for us as a law firm'

I'm quite stuck any guidance would be appreciated. thanks!

 

[CorpLawyer00]

does anyone have any tips for answering a questions regarding 'What's an opportunity for us as a law firm'

I'm quite stuck any guidance would be appreciated. thanks!

I usually do a market development then what work this would provide to the law firm. It can be anything, a collapse of a particular industry that will bring a lot of potential restructuring work for example. Obviously relate it to the firm so if they have a huge real estate sector relate it to that.
I guess opportunity doesn’t have to be a market decelopment so it could be AI, tech something like that too but I think first one is safer

 

[traineedreamer]

Can anybody give any tips or advice on the Baker McKenzie video interview? This is the only firm I haven't had a PFO from post application/WG and I'd really hate to be disqualified at this stage. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Ghassen]

Can anybody give any tips or advice on the Baker McKenzie video interview? This is the only firm I haven't had a PFO from post application/WG and I'd really hate to be disqualified at this stage. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!

I wish I can help, but I am in the same boat, waiting for someone to give advice about this VI.

 

[LawEnthus]

Are russell cooke vac scheme and tc apps reviewed on a rolling basis?

 

[BetsyBoard]

PFO Skadden

 

[BeGrateful.101]

I usually do a market development then what work this would provide to the law firm. It can be anything, a collapse of a particular industry that will bring a lot of potential restructuring work for example. Obviously relate it to the firm so if they have a huge real estate sector relate it to that.

I guess opportunity doesn’t have to be a market decelopment so it could be AI, tech something like that too but I think first one is safer

Thank you