TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[jesslawapps]

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre any advice on how to approach telling a firm you can’t attend their AC because you’ve already committed to another AC? I received the email tonight asking me to attend on the 13th Tues, but I’d already committed to an AC invitation 2 weeks ago on the same day. Should I tell them I can’t attend for another AC or just say I have a prior commitment ? Worried it will look like I am uninterested in the firm. Thanks in advance !

 

[affidavid]

If last year's key commercial themes were generative AI and ESG, what would be some key themes this year?

massive commercial real estate crisis
m&a comeback as interest rates fall
nearshoring (moving previously outsourced stuff nearer to ur/ to ur own country)

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre any advice on how to approach telling a firm you can’t attend their AC because you’ve already committed to another AC? I received the email tonight asking me to attend on the 13th Tues, but I’d already committed to an AC invitation 2 weeks ago on the same day. Should I tell them I can’t attend for another AC or just say I have a prior commitment ? Worried it will look like I am uninterested in the firm. Thanks in advance !

You can state you have an appointment/meeting you cannot change the date of and ask them whether they have any alternative dates you can attend instead. You can reference it being another assessment centre if you want to, but you can just state it is an appointment you cannot change.

I’d give them a call rather than rely on email if you can.

 

[xxkeurfijnse]

For video interviews, is it advisable to look at the camera of my computer or on the screen when I am answering the questions? Thank you!

 

[OliviaPope]

For video interviews, is it advisable to look at the camera of my computer or on the screen when I am answering the questions? Thank you!

I go for the camera as then you will be making eye contact with the person watching

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

For video interviews, is it advisable to look at the camera of my computer or on the screen when I am answering the questions? Thank you!

I would try to look at the camera or at least in the direction of it, as this gives the impression of eye contact to the person watching your video.

 

[Sunshinepink]

When I was applying to universities, I was told that if I got rejected from somewhere, it obviously wasn't right for me. It helps sometimes when I'm facing the emails. I hope it helps someone else.

I believe this too! What’s right for you will never pass you by. I’ve received PFO from some firms to see something about the same firm a few days later in a new article or LinkedIn post, realising that I wouldn’t have even applied had I known prior to my application. Everything happens for a reason!

 

[Sunshinepink]

does anyone know any vac scheme apps still open?

The Legal Cheek has a calendar on their website 😊

 

[jesslawapps]

You can state you have an appointment/meeting you cannot change the date of and ask them whether they have any alternative dates you can attend instead. You can reference it being another assessment centre if you want to, but you can just state it is an appointment you cannot change.

I’d give them a call rather than rely on email if you can.

Thank you 😊

 

[ferrara_marti]

Anyone who has completed the Mishcon VI? Any tips and advice from your own experience? Thanks!

 

[lolololol]

hi is there anyone else who has not gotten a response from AG (mcr) post-app?

 

[Callumw123]

Has anyone done the Bird & Bird VI? Any tips for coming across well would be greatly appreciated. As would any tips on how to make the best use of the preparation time given before you speak.

 

[Illtakeanythingatthispoint]

Anyone who has interviewed at Goodwin - how long did it take for you to hear back whatever the outcome?

 

[LB24]

Anyone know how long after completing the test for Kennedys that they get back to you?

 

[R051E]

DWF VI!!!!!!!!! Need some input please or I'll cry during the VI.

Did you get any useful responses to this please? Would be grateful for any tips

 

[axelbeugre]

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre any advice on how to approach telling a firm you can’t attend their AC because you’ve already committed to another AC? I received the email tonight asking me to attend on the 13th Tues, but I’d already committed to an AC invitation 2 weeks ago on the same day. Should I tell them I can’t attend for another AC or just say I have a prior commitment ? Worried it will look like I am uninterested in the firm. Thanks in advance !

I would personally email them saying that you have commitment that you cannot cancel unfortunately but you really want to do the assessment centre (if you want to) and you are wondering whether you can postpone it. Usually they are very understanding of people's circumstances and should be glad to change the date. If not, you might have to make a decision as to which assessment centre to accept and kindly decline the other.

 

[lawstudent2003]

Anyone know how long after completing the test for Kennedys that they get back to you?

In the email with the test invite it just says to expect an update within the next couple of weeks after submitting the test

 

[axelbeugre]

is a case from late 2022 into early 2023 too late too old to speak about when asked “Give us an example of a deal we worked on that interested you?”

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

I think it is fine so I would not worry!

 

[S87]

Is anyone applying to king & Spalding and would like to have a chat?

 

[thenublawyer]

Has any international student here done a scheme with Cleary/Skadden/Davis Polk and successfully got them to provide financial support for accommodation purposes?