TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Legalstalker]

When I had the invite and logged in you could choose from a few dates. But a couple went while I checked my calendar and timetable! So if you get asked don't waste time signing in.

Congrats on the AC!!! I didn’t know people had heard back post test…
How many were at your AC roughly?

 

[ljms]

Trowers post-test PFO. This is particularly irritating as they interviewed me seven years ago when I was a much weaker candidate, and having to play ridiculous numbers games wasn't part of the standard law firm application process.

 

[pfotherecord]

I cannot believe I’m saying this, but Linklaters AC!!!! 🎉🥳

 

[Pennine Valley]

Those with Trowers rejections you can get your score off grad rec (could last year anyway)

 

[saj2002]

Trowers and Mishcon pfo I'm getting discouraged at this point

 

[greentyboo]

links pfo... assuming its a mishcon pfo too at this point?

 

[marrr]

Mishcon VI invite!!! This is the first time I’ve ever got past post app stage for any firm. Would be so grateful for any VI advice? Also anyone know how long they will take to get back after submitting the VI? Thanks in advance!

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

Trowers and Mishcon pfo I'm getting discouraged at this point

Sorry to hear that!

May I ask when did you apply?

 

[saj2002]

Sorry to hear that!

May I ask when did you apply?

31 dec for mishcon and 7 jan for trowers

 

[B.B.]

Yes have done AC

When did you get the AC invitation? Congrats btw!!

 

[Petallove1]

Hey I'm just completing my application for Hill Dickinson now, and they have two questions:
1. Why are you applying to Hill Dickinson for a training contract?
2. We offer sector-specific training contracts in each of our business services, health and marine groups. Why are you interested in a sector-specific training contract and why have you chosen this sector? i.e. business services, health or marine.

How have people tackled the first question? Obviously I can't really talk about specific sectors/ areas of law which they do well in, as that's the focus of the second question, so have focused more on the culture side of the firm, but I'm scared it's coming across as superficial. Any advice?

I would say go for more generic stuff about the firm like you said - so maybe Training contract structure (in terms of size, secondment opportunities, etc as opposed to practice area + seat options), Culture of the firm in terms of things like ESG, D&I, Pro bono etc. I so get you about it feeling superficial as I have occasionally had this problem when firm's ask questions that feel repetitive - I would focus on coming up with quite a concrete structure to help with this as I find this helps me sometimes And then yeah second question I agree talk about the work in that sector, deals, rankings, etc. and maybe why a sector-focused approach would benefit you in your training? Sector-focused approach could also be discussed for first part if you've used up all words in second question

 

[midnightsky990422]

I haven't got it ☹️ but I applied last week so maybe that's why

Hey have you received your test yet? I applied yesterday and haven't got it yet

 

[yxngd2x]

Still waiting for a Latham & Watkins reply . I pray it’s good !!

Anything from Latham post-AC?

idk when you did yours but they said to people who did theirs on my day that we should hear back within two weeks, and two weeks is tomorrow for us so just praying on it

 

[AlegalA]

I would say go for more generic stuff about the firm like you said - so maybe Training contract structure (in terms of size, secondment opportunities, etc as opposed to practice area + seat options), Culture of the firm in terms of things like ESG, D&I, Pro bono etc. I so get you about it feeling superficial as I have occasionally had this problem when firm's ask questions that feel repetitive - I would focus on coming up with quite a concrete structure to help with this as I find this helps me sometimes And then yeah second question I agree talk about the work in that sector, deals, rankings, etc. and maybe why a sector-focused approach would benefit you in your training? Sector-focused approach could also be discussed for first part if you've used up all words in second question

Thank you so much that's so helpful!

 

[AlegalA]

Mishcon VI invite!!! This is the first time I’ve ever got past post app stage for any firm. Would be so grateful for any VI advice? Also anyone know how long they will take to get back after submitting the VI? Thanks in advance!

Well done!!!
Can I ask when you applied?

 

[JLaw56]

Covington PFO

 

[Erspencer]

Mishcon VI invite!!! This is the first time I’ve ever got past post app stage for any firm. Would be so grateful for any VI advice? Also anyone know how long they will take to get back after submitting the VI? Thanks in advance!

Hiya, I can’t give you Mischon specific but I can give you some advice for VI (I did one for Eversheds and got the VS).

1. Practice recording and speaking into a camera, it came feel so weird but it helps to practice speaking to the camera.

2. Have a table with the firms values and different examples that you could use which reflect these values

3. Be direct, if the Q says tell us about you did x, y and z. Say I was able to do xyz by doing this and then end the question by saying that’s how I did that

Good luck!!

 

[anon12]

do law firm themselves review VI's cus when I asked grad recruitment in clyde and co they said that everything is done and reviewed externally?

 

[pineappleonpizza1]

tips for HL AC?!?

 

[Cynthia14]

@axelbeugre Hi! I appreciate some tips about the question "Choose one of our clients and explain a challenge they are currently facing. What could the organisation do to overcome this challenge and how could we assist? " Do I need to choose a specific company to response this question? Thanks!