TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[sxw517]

Thanks do you know what time?

Would say its probably 23.59 pm, if it doesn't state an exact time.

 

[lawapplicant]

How many words (if any) are people putting in the Ashurst cover letter for why Ashurst, considering their is a 250 Q about why Ashurst?

 

[LegallyBrown]

A little skeptical about applying to NRF as their website says:
We require AAB at A level and a 2.1 at university to be considered. If you are a law student we require a minimum 2.1 in both your Contract and Tort modules. We do however take into account any mitigating circumstances you faced during your academics, and there is space to elaborate on these on the application form. This will only be visible to the Early Careers team and will not impact your application.

are they really strict about academics? i had 58 in tort (mitigating circumstances).. feel like they will reject straightaway

Please still apply! I do not have those A-Levels, and got a 53 in Contract Law (darn you Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co) but I still got invited to a TI. As long as you have mitigating circumstances, I think it should be fine

 

[Aaj03]

Should I add my address and the firm’s address to a Slaughter and May cover letter?
I’m not sure because the cover letter has to be around a page…
Thank you in advance for any insights !

 

[Tintin06]

Should I add my address and the firm’s address to a Slaughter and May cover letter?
I’m not sure because the cover letter has to be around a page…
Thank you in advance for any insights !

“Dear Ms Arnold” will be fine.

 

[Tintin06]

Please still apply! I do not have those A-Levels, and got a 53 in Contract Law (darn you Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co) but I still got invited to a TI. As long as you have mitigating circumstances, I think it should be fine

There are Partners at Slaughters and Skadden who got 2.2s. It was a different time but don’t overthink grades and declare any and all factors affecting performance.

 

[Tintin06]

FYI Latham & Watkins’ Open Day SJT has a VI in it too. You get the feedback report 24 hours after taking it.

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

FYI Latham & Watkins’ Open Day SJT has a VI in it too. You get the feedback report 24 hours after taking it.

ffs too many vi's this year

 

[Tintin06]

ffs too many vi's this year

It’s straightforward enough. Just one question.

 

[Aaj03]

“Dear Ms Arnold” will be fine.

Thank you so much !

 

[M0M007]

For A&O VI, how long do we have to answer each question ?

 

[kmo20]

For A&O VI, how long do we have to answer each question ?

2 minutes

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

How many words (if any) are people putting in the Ashurst cover letter for why Ashurst, considering their is a 250 Q about why Ashurst?

I said something like 'I am interested in Ashurst because of X and Y, which I elaborate on in the next question'. I read somewhere here that grad rec said the first question should focus on you and your background.

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

Should I add my address and the firm’s address to a Slaughter and May cover letter?
I’m not sure because the cover letter has to be around a page…
Thank you in advance for any insights !

I just added the office address but this is probably not even necessary. You can play with the margins a bit (but don't make it look ridiculous) to recover some space.

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Anyone with previous success with links, I got 82% percentile in their WG, do you know if people got better / worse and secured a place on their open day?

 

[bibss]

Anyone with previous success with links, I got 82% percentile in their WG, do you know if people got better / worse and secured a place on their open day?

I think what really matters with them is the Capp assessment. I got the same WG score last year and was rejected

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

I spoke with GR there is two benchmarks and if you pass both you get through to next stage. Just wondering if 82 is past the benchmark

 

[bibss]

I spoke with GR there is two benchmarks and if you pass both you get through to next stage. Just wondering if 82 is past the benchmark

It should be... but they may also have benchmarks for individual sections of the WG

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Screwed if they do I got 12% in assumptions ☠️

 

[M0M007]

Jones Day PFO post app