TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker - I have an AC on Monday Morning (in-person) but I'm not feeling well atm. Would it be best to let the firm know now or wait it out over the weekend? I don't want to miss out on doing the AC but I also don't think it fair to GR if I cancel at the last minute...

Do you think you will still be unwell on Monday?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Would it be unwise to ask questions in an AC interview regarding the firms recent redundancies? The firm asked us not to mention it in the Q&A with trainees on the open day - I wonder if it would be respected or better left unsaid

I would try to spin the question in a more positive or subtle way. For instance, rather than directly asking about redundancies you can ask something about the firm’s future talent plans.

 

[Aga123+]

Do you think you will still be unwell on Monday?

it's not looking good so I think I will be - even if I recover somewhat, I think it might affect my performance. But I'm also concerned I'll miss out on the opportunity to interview with the firm.

 

[haydararikci]

How many VI questions were there? Thanks!

Either 3 or 4 I think

 

[Apple]

@Jessica Booker I saw you answer how to approach "tell us about something that excites you" and you emphasised the fact it doesn't need to be legal, or commercial, and they make that quite clear in the phrasing.

Would it seem disingenuous to talk about something relevant to the firm's key practice areas and the legal market? It is something I am actually genuinely interested in, and have done lots of research on before, but I don't want to seem uninteresting, as I imagine lots of other applications are about more exciting topics outside of law and stand out to grad recruitment.

 

[vecna]

If anyone could help me on this I'd really appreciate it: I received a vac scheme offer over the phone two days ago, and in my application I said either June or July would be fine, but due to some family circumstances I would much prefer doing it in June. Should I wait for a formal email confirming dates and then respond to that or should I pre-emptively email the grad team? And would this come across as rude/inconvenient? Thank you

 

[J53]

Shearman PFO. I was also encouraged to re-apply.

I'm guessing that's a generic message, though.

I found it quite funny, as they won't exist next cycle

 

[neonorange]

Morgan Lewis TI invite

(applied 24/01)

does anyone have any experience with the morgan lewis TI? thank you!

I don't suppose either of you have been given a date/time? "Shortly" seems like a very vague (and subjective) measure of time but I don't want to harass grad rec if they haven't sent that info out to anyone yet!

 

[CK997]

Addleshaw AC (Leeds), any tips from anyone who has done one already this application cycle?

 

[Xx123_]

Does anyone have tips for HL AC?

 

[Kld]

Anyone not heard back from Irwin Mitchell post-VI? I see a couple of people getting through (congratulations!) but I’ve heard nothing either way?

 

[NMA]

Has anyone had their A&P interview yet?

 

[Z48]

Has anyone had their A&P interview yet?

I did their TC interview last year, not sure if it’s exactly the same but feel free to message!

 

[legallyad]

I don't suppose either of you have been given a date/time? "Shortly" seems like a very vague (and subjective) measure of time but I don't want to harass grad rec if they haven't sent that info out to anyone yet!

I haven’t received a time, no - thats what i also thought but I’m sure we’ll hear back by the end of this week !! 😊

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

How do people prep before an AC?

 

[law2022x]

Has anyone had their A&P interview yet?

is that arnold &porter? do you have an interview?

 

[axelbeugre]

@Jessica Booker I saw you answer how to approach "tell us about something that excites you" and you emphasised the fact it doesn't need to be legal, or commercial, and they make that quite clear in the phrasing.

Would it seem disingenuous to talk about something relevant to the firm's key practice areas and the legal market? It is something I am actually genuinely interested in, and have done lots of research on before, but I don't want to seem uninteresting, as I imagine lots of other applications are about more exciting topics outside of law and stand out to grad recruitment.

It may be a genuine interest but I could see how someone might think you rehearsed the answer a little bit so I would keep the answer personal to you, you definitely have to show a different side to you and I would highlight that.

The way I see it is that you are showing your interest in the law by applying to the firm and the vacation scheme and answering why x firm.

The question ''tell us about something that excites you'' is really pushing you to show a different side to you so I would talk about something personal to you that you have been enjoying prior to be interested in commercial law maybe.

 

[Apple]

It may be a genuine interest but I could see how someone might think you rehearsed the answer a little bit so I would keep the answer personal to you, you definitely have to show a different side to you and I would highlight that.

The way I see it is that you are showing your interest in the law by applying to the firm and the vacation scheme and answering why x firm.

The question ''tell us about something that excites you'' is really pushing you to show a different side to you so I would talk about something personal to you that you have been enjoying prior to be interested in commercial law maybe.

Thank you

 

[axelbeugre]

How do people prep before an AC?

I shared some general tips that might be useful as starting point in this post: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-167210

I do understand the struggle of preparing for assessment centres but I hope those tips are going to be helpful as they were for me when I was preparing!

 

[ChasingTCS]

Has anyone done trowers & hamlins AC or has one coming up, pm please please!!!!!!!!