TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[bella98]

Why is ESG important to Gowling WLG, and how can lawyers proactively promote ESG best practices in the commercial world? (350 words)

I've been struggling with this question for a couple of days now. I decided to approach it from a client perspective, saying ESG has become increasingly important in business as it has evolved from a minor aspect to a key part of business strategy, including areas like operations, risk management, and managing employees. And obviously, it is important for Gowling because the firm needs to advise its clients on best practices.
Then in the second part of the question, I explain that lawyers should be proactive in advising on ESG matters and use their expertise in strategic thinking and risk assessment to help companies navigate the ESG landscape, ensuring compliance and spotting opportunities.

But I feel it's a bit generic as a response, can someone help me with this? I'm considering picking a specific practice area in order to be more specific with my answer, and consider how can lawyers promote best practices in that particular area. Or even focus on one of the ESG elements, such as the Environmental part.

 

[axelbeugre]

Why is ESG important to Gowling WLG, and how can lawyers proactively promote ESG best practices in the commercial world? (350 words)

I've been struggling with this question for a couple of days now. I decided to approach it from a client perspective, saying ESG has become increasingly important in business as it has evolved from a minor aspect to a key part of business strategy, including areas like operations, risk management, and managing employees. And obviously, it is important for Gowling because the firm needs to advise its clients on best practices.
Then in the second part of the question, I explain that lawyers should be proactive in advising on ESG matters and use their expertise in strategic thinking and risk assessment to help companies navigate the ESG landscape, ensuring compliance and spotting opportunities.

But I feel it's a bit generic as a response, can someone help me with this? I'm considering picking a specific practice area in order to be more specific with my answer, and consider how can lawyers promote best practices in that particular area. Or even focus on one of the ESG elements, such as the Environmental part.

Hey, this is the advice that I gave to someone who asked the same question, I hope that helps:

TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4​

Yes i got one the day after i failed sorry to hear that, did they give you any percentile benchmark that was supposed to be met?

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Good luck with the application!

 

[mg1]

Simmons & Simmons WVS offer! got an email at 5:30pm today but I just saw it

 

[DKLaw]

Thank you! Yes, I remember grad rec saying that success on the scheme can lead to a TC I’ve got a TC application drafted anyways, just in case I’m not successful on the scheme so I’d recommend doing that too

That makes sense, thank you.

 

[bella98]

Hey, this is the advice that I gave to someone who asked the same question, I hope that helps:

TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4​

Yes i got one the day after i failed sorry to hear that, did they give you any percentile benchmark that was supposed to be met?

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Good luck with the application!

This is extremely helpful. Thank you so much!!!

 

[Manuchelsout]

Hey @Untilwinter,

There are things to take into account:

• Do your research on the clients of the firm. This could be down through looking at the website of the firm, or look at websites such as chambers student, legal cheek, or any other legal-based website. I think it is really important to know exactly which are the clients of the firms that you might be interested in. Eventually, LinkedIn is also a good way to learn about the clients as some times the law firms will comment on some clients' successes or repost their posts.
• Once you have selected the client you want to talk about, do some further research on the client and identify a business issue that it is facing or has been facing recently.
• I would not focus too much on going over the issue and explaining the intricacies of that, but mainly focus on how you think the company can implement new ways to face the issue, and how the law firm can assist from a legal stand point. When it comes to this last point, I would focus on whether there are issues within the organisation or with a transaction they recently went into, I would look at synergy issues, employees satisfaction, position of the company within the market (when it comes to the company entering into a transaction for instance) or implementation of new market strategy, diversification of products sold (if the issue is more internal to the company). These are just examples of things to think about.

I hope this helps you and good luck!

To add onto this can we swot analysis of a challenge facing them I.e. Goldman Sanchs or discuss it like a commercial issue question!

 

[Cynthia14]

Simmons & Simmons WVS offer! got an email at 5:30pm today but I just saw it

when did you done the AC？

 

[mg1]

when did you done the AC？

6 Nov

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Why is ESG important to Gowling WLG, and how can lawyers proactively promote ESG best practices in the commercial world? (350 words)

I've been struggling with this question for a couple of days now. I decided to approach it from a client perspective, saying ESG has become increasingly important in business as it has evolved from a minor aspect to a key part of business strategy, including areas like operations, risk management, and managing employees. And obviously, it is important for Gowling because the firm needs to advise its clients on best practices.
Then in the second part of the question, I explain that lawyers should be proactive in advising on ESG matters and use their expertise in strategic thinking and risk assessment to help companies navigate the ESG landscape, ensuring compliance and spotting opportunities.

But I feel it's a bit generic as a response, can someone help me with this? I'm considering picking a specific practice area in order to be more specific with my answer, and consider how can lawyers promote best practices in that particular area. Or even focus on one of the ESG elements, such as the Environmental part.

Cover all parts of ESG rather than just one part. Also, my answer was more focused on the second part. I interpreted the question as Gowling wanting me to do some independent thinking as well as being creative with my answer. Just a thought!

 

[CorporateCrocodile]

Does anyone have any tips for the DLA Piper VI?

 

[Manuchelsout]

Anyone heard from 10K Black Interns

 

[Ellewoodz]

Congratulations!! This is huge! You deserve it all!

Thank you!

 

[axelbeugre]

Simmons & Simmons WVS offer! got an email at 5:30pm today but I just saw it

Congratulations!!!

 

[axelbeugre]

To add onto this can we swot analysis of a challenge facing them I.e. Goldman Sanchs or discuss it like a commercial issue question!

I think I will try and answer the question as it was framed to not risk it, since the question asks to talk about a client and not the firm specifically.

 

[Manuchelsout]

I think I will try and answer the question as it was framed to not risk it, since the question asks to talk about a client and not the firm specifically.

Thank u and agree with you

 

[Aaj03]

Anyone heard from 10K Black Interns

They did email saying we should hear from organisation next week, although i got an email from PWC inviting me to complete an application last week after receiving my application through 10KBI (now on the VI stage)

 

[Manuchelsout]

They did email saying we should hear from organisation next week, although i got an email from PWC inviting me to complete an application last week after receiving my application through 10KBI (now on the VI stage)

Thanks and PWC legal

 

[Legalstalker]

They did email saying we should hear from organisation next week, although i got an email from PWC inviting me to complete an application last week after receiving my application through 10KBI (now on the VI stage)

yes i also got that email from 10K too!

from PWC was that their vacation scheme they invited you to?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

For BCLP you can apply for both VS and TC in same cycle

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

For BCLP you can apply for both VS and TC in same cycle

Yes you can