TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[thoms]

Linklaters AC invite

Hi, was it for summer vac scheme?

 

[Arf1309]

Does anyone know what the format is for DWF's VI? Also do they ask any commercial awareness questions?

 

[futuretrainee2025]

Are any firms still accepting apps for vacation schemes? Preferably no boutique or smaller firms. Thank you!!

 

[izzy1036]

Are any firms still accepting apps? Preferably no boutique or smaller firms. Thank you!!

King & Spalding close on the 12th of Feb

 

[DKLaw]

I think it’s possible, a lot of people don’t have much legal work experience as it’s hard to get.

You might be underselling your experiences. Online gigs are still work experience, and content creation would be great to talk about imo as I think it’s quite a unique experience you’ve had. All the roles you’ve mentioned will definitely have some transferable skills that would be helpful for law. I’ve just searched ‘key skills for content creation’ and things like research and analytical skills, and creativity are some things that have come up, but there are a lot more too.

If you aren’t already, maybe try to really highlight how those roles have helped you develop skills that will help you as a lawyer

Thank you for giving examples I do mention some of these skills like research & communication , but I have to admit that I haven’t explained how they will be helpful to my career in law. I’ll try to improve on that aspect.

 

[Aga123+]

Does anyone know if there is an online version of the Jake Schogger 'Commercial Law Handbook'? Can't really wait 2 days delivery for a paperback...

You might want to try some of his online courses - particularly M&A and the one on case studies - the information provided is quite similar to what is found in the books.

I have almost all his books now and sometimes use the courses to help supplement the info in the books with visual learning.

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Mishcon need to put us out of our misery

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

They already did for me 🥺 so you must still be in with a shot

 

[sibs23]

Are any firms still accepting apps for vacation schemes? Preferably no boutique or smaller firms. Thank you!!

Blake Morgan close at the end of the month

 

[Deleted member 9747]

How long did it take for people to hear back from Hogan Lovells post WG, with good news or bad?

 

[EllaClayton]

How long did it take for people to hear back from Hogan Lovells post WG, with good news or bad?

I'm waiting about 3 weeks I think for news, I would imagine lots of us are still waiting

 

[UnKnOwN5678]

Going to email HL now because I haven't heard a response post WG.

 

[Boating]

Going to email HL now because I haven't heard a response post WG.

Could you share the response when you get one please?

 

[UnKnOwN5678]

Could you share the response when you get one please?

Will do

 

[FT_82]

Hi,

Does anyone have an answer structure for when they are asked about commercial awareness in an interview question?

 

[SolicitorHopeful]

Did anyone attend King & Spalding's Open Day? Please could you PM me?

 

[Legalitaly]

Are any firms still accepting apps for vacation schemes? Preferably no boutique or smaller firms. Thank you!!

NRF

 

[Victor87]

Wishing everyone great news (or at least peace of mind by way of response) this week! You're all amazing! 🏆

 

[futuretrainee2025]

NRF

Thank you! Just checked and I think it has closed

 

[Legalitaly]

How long do you get to prepare for each question for the Stephenson Harwood VI? Also, can you take a break before doing it once you have done the online assessment? Thank you!

Yes, you get a break! And unlimited prep time