TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Manuchelsout]

HSF pfo summer and Linklaters pfo spring

 

[0800KP]

HSF pfo summer and Linklaters pfo spring

So sorry to hear, when did Linklaters get back to you?

 

[Manuchelsout]

So sorry to hear, when did Linklaters get back to you?

Today in the morning and we move on

 

[Cynthia14]

anyone applied CMS‘s insight program received the WG？

 

[hannah04]

How do I approach this question: "Please confirm if you intend to do the PGDL/LPC/SQE, and when and where do you propose to commence this?" - I am in my final year of a law degree. @Jessica Booker do you have any insight?

 

[Jessica Booker]

How do I approach this question: "Please confirm if you intend to do the PGDL/LPC/SQE, and when and where do you propose to commence this?" - I am in my final year of a law degree. @Jessica Booker do you have any insight?

You need to explain what your expectations are for which route you will be taking, and where/when you expect to do this. It is an open question to check people's expectations of what and when they will study.

 

[PFO Magnet]

Does anyone have any tips for the Eversheds and Bird & Bird VIs?

 

[ah898]

Does anyone have any tips for the Eversheds and Bird & Bird VIs?

Bird & Bird had one firm related question and three competency based questions. I would just refresh yourself on the reasons you are attracted to the firm and then focus on writing out situations where you have demonstrated different skills (e.g., Teamwork/collaboration, working under pressure...)

 

[MandyAA]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I have a quick question I was hoping you could help with.

I did a virtual vac scheme with BLM law a few years ago, they merged with Clyde & Co. shortly after. When referencing the vac scheme on applications could I still put that it with BLM law even though they do not technically exist anymore

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I have a quick question I was hoping you could help with.

I did a virtual vac scheme with BLM law a few years ago, they merged with Clyde & Co. shortly after. When referencing the vac scheme on applications could I still put that it with BLM law even though they do not technically exist anymore

You could put it as "BLM (now Clyde & Co)" or "BLM (now part of Clyde & Co)" to make it clearer that it was BLM at the time.

 

[Harold Gunderson]

My Linklaters spring vs is still on hold, assuming a pfo

Have you seen many AC invites? I don't think I've seen many

 

[lawtrainee]

Does anyone know of any similar processes for vacation schemes, like Debevoise & Plimpton, where you apply to an open day to be assessed for a vacation scheme? Thank you!

 

[PFO Magnet]

Bird & Bird had one firm related question and three competency based questions. I would just refresh yourself on the reasons you are attracted to the firm and then focus on writing out situations where you have demonstrated different skills (e.g., Teamwork/collaboration, working under pressure...)

Thank you!!!

 

[77777law]

Thank you!!!

I also got the classic competency questions and a question on an opportunity I see for one of the firm's sectors- hope this helps!

 

[Femy]

With some firms opening their applications for winter, spring and summer schemes in the coming weeks, we thought it was time to open a new thread for a new application cycle.

Please use this master thread to discuss anything related to vacation scheme applications for the 2023-2024 application cycle. This can include everything from application and interview queries to news from particular law firms.

If you want to check last year's thread you can find it here: TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Wishing everyone the best of luck for the upcoming cycle.

Thanks,

Jess

Jesica i need your help in problem solving question.

 

[PFO Magnet]

I also got the classic competency questions and a question on an opportunity I see for one of the firm's sectors- hope this helps!

That's really helpful thank you!

 

[Deleted member 32324]

Realistically is it worth applying to Freshfields if I got rejected for their workshops. I presume majority of the WG invites for the Direct TC route will be handed to those that attended anyways. Not sure.

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Realistically is it worth applying to Freshfields if I got rejected for their workshops. I presume majority of the WG invites for the Direct TC route will be handed to those that attended anyways. Not sure.

they told us that both applications are independent. you would be at no disadvantage applying

 

[AnonKn635]

is w&c VI automatic (for summer scheme)?

 

[Lalis]

This is a stupid question but could anyone please guide me - what technical questions could be in the interview? Does it mean questions would be about commercial awareness?