TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Arianne Kez]

Could anyone tell me what the questions are to this years Pinsent Masons Application - it won’t allow me to move to the application question section until I have completed the work experience section. Thanks 😊

 

[hannah04]

anyone know what the BCLP online test is? is there any way to prepare for it?

 

[lawapplicant]

Could anyone tell me what the questions are to this years Pinsent Masons Application - it won’t allow me to move to the application question section until I have completed the work experience section. Thanks 😊

There are no questions it is an online test.

 

[Arianne Kez]

There are no questions it is an online test.

Really? There are no questions on the entire application? Oki thank you ☺️

 

[academicweapon121]

Is just over 700 words fine for Travers cover letter?

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Is just over 700 words fine for Travers cover letter?

think so, mine totalled to around 850

 

[conixx]

Has anyone heard from ashurst yet?

 

[Legalstalker]

For those who have received AS test from NRF when did you apply?

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

think so, mine totalled to around 850

Mine is 1k - is this too long?

 

[hanz123]

Any advice for Addleshaw Goddard's application questions, would appreciate it!

 

[Untilwinter]

if you never finished the vi for simmons and simmons after applying wvs, is your app withdrawn and are you able to apply for the summer one?

 

[SAlegal]

Anyone heard back from PWC following VI?

I did my VI on 7th October and haven't heard back, have you heard back since posting?

 

[Legalregal]

The Travers deadline is 22nd October. Does that mean I can submit my app 23:59 on the 22nd?

 

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

Hi - just wondering what type of candidate JD go for?

From my experience, JD values candidates who really understand how their firm is different from their competitors. My interviewer really pushed that question during my interview last year. From what I understand, the AC structure has changed this year. However, I think that this quality is something that they still very much value as it shows them that you understand what the job entails and it also shows that you are keen about the firm!

 

[islasorna]

I just completed it.. harder than some of the practice tests that I took on assessmentday

Hey, can I ask when you applied and how long it took to get the WG invite?

 

[Norturn]

Hey, can I ask when you applied and how long it took to get the WG invite?

Hey man. I applied on 9th October and got the invite on 12th.

 

[Untilwinter]

How is commercial contracts practice different from m&a/pe/corporate? how would trainees' and lawyers task differ and what different skills would be required? I am struggling to understand the difference cause don't all practice areas deal with contracts and commercial works?

 

[lawapplicant]

The Travers deadline is 22nd October. Does that mean I can submit my app 23:59 on the 22nd?

yeah

 

[jnice]

How is commercial contracts practice different from m&a/pe/corporate? how would trainees' and lawyers task differ and what different skills would be required? I am struggling to understand the difference cause don't all practice areas deal with contracts and commercial works?

I don’t think all firms have distinct corporate and commercial contracts practices. If a firm does not have a distinct commercial contracts team, the corporate dept will review commercial contracts.

I assume that a commercial contracts practice focus on drawing up, analysing/interpreting commercial contracts e.g., supply/distribution agreements, joint venture agreements etc.
A corporate practice deals with M&A/ PE transactions (dependent on how a law firm organises its practice areas). It focuses on facilitating transactions/deal execution/advising on sales and acquisitions. For example a clear separation that I can think of is if there is a purchase transaction of a business, as part of a due diligence process, a corporate practice would review documents relating to a target’s ownership structure (shareholders’ agreements/articles of association, statutory books etc), whereas a commercial contracts practice would review documents relating to the target’s commercial agreements as listed above. Others included service contracts, franchising, technology arrangements, advertising contracts etc.

 

[academicweapon121]

The Travers deadline is 22nd October. Does that mean I can submit my app 23:59 on the 22nd?

I hope so😅