TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Sunshinepink]

Firms are not immune to typos, but they may mean posts rather than positions.

I would shift any roles that were volunteer or extra curriculars (eg societies/clubs at university or school) into this section rather than listing them in your work experience section. You should also include your general interests too.

Okay, thank you so much. You have really helped

 

[clo224455]

You don’t need your address or contact details. When they say sign off they just mean.

Yours sincerely/faithfully

And then your candidate number.

Thank you so much Jessica!

They say to ensure that it is stricter as a formal business letter would I still need to include their address etc and mine at the top? I am wary that the word count is 300 words.
@Jessica Booker

 

[B.B.]

anyone heard from Mayer Brown London SVS? I still haven't got the job simulation test and completed the sjt back in october

I received the job simulation test on 4th January (I completed the sjt in December)

 

[Toomanypfo]

Does anyone know the format of Dentons VI ? Like the prep time

 

[yasmars]

I received the job simulation test on 4th January (I completed the sjt in December)

What was your SJT feedback report like?

 

[SLLLAMA]

Is anyone applying to Orrick and confused that they have 3 questions and a cover letter?

 

[B.B.]

What was your SJT feedback report like?

2 above average, 2 average, 1 below and top strengths: resilience, social adaptability and attention to detail

 

[clo224455]

Does anyone know the format of Dentons VI ? Like the prep time

When did you receive your VI invite and complete the WG if you don't mind me asking?

 

[ayiiii05]

Is anyone applying to Orrick and confused that they have 3 questions and a cover letter?

YES!!! It's putting me off

 

[ayiiii05]

Quite different to what this forum is about but I am a part of 10K Black Interns and I wanted to ask if anyone has heard back from Simmons for a summer internship?

 

[Zaakir]

Any word from HFW post AC?

 

[JLaw56]

Hi, I have a stupid question about the K&L Gates application form. If the form asks "Outline details/responsibilities if required. (max. 200 words)” after the work experience section, is this about the experiences mentioned or can we add more.

Also, a cover letter is not compulsory?

 

[Abbas J]

You need to speak to them to explain this. They might be able to offer a virtual AC (group exercises can be done virtually) or they may be able to provide a later AC date. But the only way you will find out is if you speak to the firm to discuss this.

Yes, thanks for the advice.

I assume grad rec will not be working weekends. So I'm planning on emailing them on Monday.

It's frustrating because I will be in the flight the times they have the AC's going on - meaning I will not be able to join virtually.

 

[kela]

Same! any tips on Reed Smith online test + VI would be really appreciated!

I second this - of anyone could pm me I would really appreciate this.

 

[kela]

Reed Smith Vacation Scheme Interview - please could anyone who has done this PM me please. I have never done an interview and I feel really nervous about this.

 

[Abbas J]

Is there a thread on TCLA that outlines all the legal concepts/legal knowledge that non-law students should be aware of and fully understand?

 

[Giorgos]

I am a bit confused with Orrick's application questions. They are asking for a cover letter but also why commercial solicitor and why Orrick questions, how am I supposed to differentiate my responses for this?

 

[yxngd2x]

Am I right in understanding that only those, who have attended an open day/insight event have only been invited to an AC. As there has been 2 batches of PFO and some of us have received that "holding email", is it fair to assume there is a decent shot we'll get an AC invite?

nah some people there didn't do one i'm pretty sure -- I just guess the fact you haven't been rejected means you're still being considered though

 

[RANDOTRON]

I am a bit confused with Orrick's application questions. They are asking for a cover letter but also why commercial solicitor and why Orrick questions, how am I supposed to differentiate my responses for this?

Hi there, you may find this advice from @James Carrabino helpful (https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4199/post-113309). I also recall there were some discussions about the approach to Orrick's application questions on past forums, so it might be worthwhile to rummaging through that if you can't find anything here.

Hope this helps!

 

[vacschemesgalore]

Question about expedited results:
Hey everyone, I have an AC day from Cleary Gottlieb coming up (that will be difficult for me to attend) and I also did my Slaughter and May Summer Work Experience interview early this week - they said they would get back to candidates 'by early march'. They also said that we could ask for an expedited response if we heard anything back (offers, important stages, etc.) from other firms. Slaughters is by far my first choice. I was wondering what the process actually is for an expedited response. Are they more likely to reject you if you say you have an offer or similar from another firm? Or will they be impressed and want to take you on more?