TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[ellabasing]

For the Meet Cooley events, would I be at a disadvantage to opt for the virtual option rather than the in-person? My main reason for going is to connect more with the firm and be able to have that in my application to show motivation but does opting for the virtual event kind of defeat that objective?

 

[lawstudent2002]

Quick question , hope someone can help x . So basically , I applied for a winter vac scheme at a firm and they are pleased to progress me to the next stage . However , the spaces for the winter vac scheme interviews and assessment centers are full as the application process has been rolling , and they offered to push me onto the spring or summer scheme . But I start my graduate job ( not in law) in January and we are advised not to take annual leave in the first 3-6 months ( which would be 10 whole days!) . They gave me 2 options , to either transfer the application to the spring/summer scheme or close my application. I really really like the firm but don't know what to do . Should I beg ( obviously exaggerating lol) for the winter and honestly explain that i cant do summer or spring OR should I still progress to the next stage ( knowing I cant attend) or should I just call it a day . Thanks !! Sorry its kinda long ...

 

[B.B.]

Does anyone have any tips for the Ashurst virtual case study?

 

[DisciplineTC2526]

I just put degree and the grade graduated with. I think the only way you could put your modules would be to put them as separate qualifications which doesn't seem correct.

Did you find the form suspiciously short? Also I couldn't see where to select Spring or Summer, just a location for their Placement Scheme.

Why short - are there no application questions? What does AG's application look like?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

i still haven't got it. i emailed the firm thrice now, I sent the last one today. I also contacted the grad rec on LinkedIn but idk I am running out of ideas @Jessica Booker

This is incredibly frustrating but I don't think there is anything else you can do now apart from try and call them rather than rely on email. It maybe worthwhile just waiting though - you have emailed three times in the equivalent of two working days. Unfortunately you will need to be patient - firm's don't have the capacity to respond to emails immediately and I would typically wait more than a couple of days before emailing again.

 

[F a v o u r]

Whoever was able to get their Linklaters WG feedback/test scores, could you please share the email address that you contacted for that? Thanks!

 

[KBanana]

Whoever was able to get their Linklaters WG feedback/test scores, could you please share the email address that you contacted for that? Thanks!

trainee.recruitment@Linklaters.com - you'll receive an automatic response at first and then after a few days they'll send you the results.

 

[KBanana]

Does anyone know how many questions there are in the Latham VI? And are they just a mix of motivational and competency questions or are there also any commercial awareness questions? Thanks!

 

[HelpAStudentOut]

Anyone know how long W&C take to reply to us post VI?

 

[OliverTwist]

I'm stuck on this Watson Glaser practice question, I will not say what the correct answer is in the post, but what do people think the answer to this is, out of curiosity? As, I'm not sure whether I overthink these, but I don't understand the reasoning as to why the correct answer is indeed the answer:

Inference: On average, the older children within a school year tend to do better than those whose birthdays are later in the year. This effect is most notable in younger children but continues to an extent throughout the education system. Recent research also shows that children who were older than their classmates are overrepresented in top universities and obtain higher-paying jobs.

Proposed Inference: More socially mature children do better in school.

Is this True, Probably True, Insufficient Data, Probably False, or False?

 

[F a v o u r]

trainee.recruitment@Linklaters.com - you'll receive an automatic response at first and then after a few days they'll send you the results.

Thank you so much

 

[erderlylars]

I'm stuck on this Watson Glaser practice question, I will not say what the correct answer is in the post, but what do people think the answer to this is, out of curiosity? As, I'm not sure whether I overthink these, but I don't understand the reasoning as to why the correct answer is indeed the answer:

Inference: On average, the older children within a school year tend to do better than those whose birthdays are later in the year. This effect is most notable in younger children but continues to an extent throughout the education system. Recent research also shows that children who were older than their classmates are overrepresented in top universities and obtain higher-paying jobs.

Proposed Inference: More socially mature children do better in school.

Is this True, Probably True, Insufficient Data, Probably False, or False?

I would have guessed insufficient data, but I'm not sure? I guess the reason would be that it doesn't mention anything about socially mature just about them being older? But could be totally wrong lol

 

[BonanzaBih_]

I would have guessed insufficient data, but I'm not sure? I guess the reason would be that it doesn't mention anything about socially mature just about them being older? But could be totally wrong lol

This is what I’m thinking too

 

[OliverTwist]

I would have guessed insufficient data, but I'm not sure? I guess the reason would be that it doesn't mention anything about socially mature just about them being older? But could be totally wrong lol

I thought the answer was probably true.

 

[kokoprep]

Anyone else had Sidley interview?

Hi - how many days do you get after being invited to the interview?

 

[kokoprep]

Has anyone heard back from Sidley after interview?

Hey - was this for the WVS and how many days of prep time did you get for the interview?

 

[AS24]

Hi @Jessica Booker and @Andrei Radu,

I am currently amending my CMS application, one of the questions asks 'Describe a specific instance where you have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) or other technologies in your work or studies. How have these tools enhanced your personal development?'

I mentioned two work examples, which are fine but I would like to diversify my answer. I work full-time so I do not have any examples from when I studied because it was a while ago. However, in my free time, I am completing corporate finance online classes from Yale and Bocconi, can I write about this or not?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

For the Meet Cooley events, would I be at a disadvantage to opt for the virtual option rather than the in-person? My main reason for going is to connect more with the firm and be able to have that in my application to show motivation but does opting for the virtual event kind of defeat that objective?

I don't think the firm would run a virtual programme if they felt candidates would be disadvantaged compared to in-person attendees, so I wouldn't worry about this.

 

[sammm10101]

I'm stuck on this Watson Glaser practice question, I will not say what the correct answer is in the post, but what do people think the answer to this is, out of curiosity? As, I'm not sure whether I overthink these, but I don't understand the reasoning as to why the correct answer is indeed the answer:

Inference: On average, the older children within a school year tend to do better than those whose birthdays are later in the year. This effect is most notable in younger children but continues to an extent throughout the education system. Recent research also shows that children who were older than their classmates are overrepresented in top universities and obtain higher-paying jobs.

Proposed Inference: More socially mature children do better in school.

Is this True, Probably True, Insufficient Data, Probably False, or False?

I would also say insufficient data, as there is no implication that social maturity and age-based maturity are connected in the statement, but also not 100% sure

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker and @Andrei Radu,

I am currently amending my CMS application, one of the questions asks 'Describe a specific instance where you have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) or other technologies in your work or studies. How have these tools enhanced your personal development?'

I mentioned two work examples, which are fine but I would like to diversify my answer. I work full-time so I do not have any examples from when I studied because it was a while ago. However, in my free time, I am completing corporate finance online classes from Yale and Bocconi, can I write about this or not?

I would try to focus on one example where the firm is asking for "a specific instance" - this suggests they just want one example. I think with the online classes, have you had to utilise the technology yourself? I would be concerned that with online classes it is more the functionality the university has built into the online learning rather than you utilising the technology itself, and so you'd have to be clear as to how you personally used technology, especially compared to other students who also completed the course.