TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[bella98]

Gowling rejection post test

Same😪 But I knew I messed up

 

[flower]

Hi @Jessica Booker and @axelbeugre

When an app asks for a recent commercial news, how far back can we go? I have a really interesting news story that was published in August, but I'm unsure if this would count as recent considering it's about 3-4months old.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi @Jessica Booker and @axelbeugre

When an app asks for a recent commercial news, how far back can we go? I have a really interesting news story that was published in August, but I'm unsure if this would count as recent considering it's about 3-4months old.

I usually go no further than 12 months as most law firms ask a recent news story in the last 12 months. Hope this is helpful

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Thank you everyone for the support I applied for the summer scheme for HSF and was exempt from their test as did the test in September for the AS mentoring scheme with HSF.

Congratulations! Huge Achievement!

You're on fire this cycle, KEEP GOING!!

omg ive been reading your posts for so long, IM ROOTING FOR U BEST OF LUCK

Omg congrats!!!

Congratulations Asil! Is this for the SVS?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Sorry not sure if this was answered but are the responses that are coming in for HSF for the spring or summer vacation schemes? thank you

Think they are reviewing both of them together.

 

[Harold Gunderson]

HSF PFO but Gowling VI invite

 

[avry]

When did you get the AC invite, if you dont mind?

tuesday

 

[Ash2323]

Same😪 But I knew I messed up

ngl i felt like a lost lil monkey jumping through hoops for that game so im not taking the pfo too personally - we'll show our strengths in another opportunity im sure!

 

[stacy2523]

Currently completing the Covington Vac Scheme App. How would people go about answering this question:

Name a historical figure that you admire and outline why.

Do you reckon the person has to be famous or can I mention a late family member? Really unsure what they are looking for from this question! Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi does anyone have any insight on what type of questions to expect for Clyde and Co's online video assessment.
Also how many questions and how long one has to answer.

Feel free to reach out to me as I did it last year.

But I found it easier than Simmons VI and they had a question about their sector focus last year.

 

[SalmaNasser]

Did anyone hear anything from PwC?

 

[ACLE09]

Has anyone received anything from A&O post-AC?

have you heard anything yet?

 

[lawapplicant]

Did anyone hear anything from PwC?

No still waiting post-VI. I don't think there has been any AC invites yet

 

[S87]

Hi does anyone have any insight on what type of questions to expect for Clyde and Co's online video assessment.
Also how many questions and how long one has to answer.

Hi, I did their AC last year and therefore passed their VI. I only remember two questions: 2)if you were to be in a new group setting what sort of questions would you ask? I mentioned 3 and justified all my choices. 2) Why clyde? I mentioned their sectoral expertise and aligned it with my own experiences, their international growth and their tech/innovation. I hope it helps

 

[liseazurite]

have you heard anything yet?

Nope

 

[Pennine Valley]

Eversheds Sutherland have the same questions in their application as last year. I applied to them last year and was sent a video interview to complete. Can I reuse the same answers again?

 

[sm99]

Gowling pfo ✨✨ this cycle is going swimmingly well 🤣

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Did anyone hear anything from PwC?

Nope still waiting as well

 

[HarmonyN]

Hi, I did their AC last year and therefore passed their VI. I only remember two questions: 2)if you were to be in a new group setting what sort of questions would you ask? I mentioned 3 and justified all my choices. 2) Why clyde? I mentioned their sectoral expertise and aligned it with my own experiences, their international growth and their tech/innovation. I hope it helps

Thank you so much😊 Truly appreciated

 

[izzy1036]

Does anyone have any advice for Mayer Brown's Job Simulation? Especially for the video interview?