TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[AS24]

Hiya @AS24

Well done on getting to the VI stage! While the questions may have changed, when I did the V&E VI, we were given 1 minute to think of our answers and 1 minute and 30 seconds to respond. There was one motivational question, and the rest focused on personality and past experiences. Overall, I’d encourage you to really think about your interest in both V&E and commercial law, making sure your answer is specific and structured clearly. I'd also encourage you to have a think about your own skills and unique experiences to date.

More generally, I really think the key to a strong video interview is staying calm, directly answering the question asked, and structuring your response in a way that makes it easy for the viewer to follow. You definitely don't want to pack everything you know about the firm into your response; just the stuff that's most important, relevant, and compelling. I also firmly believe that practising out loud and even recording yourself will help you refine your delivery over time and sound more natural. Try to avoid sounding overly rehearsed (no reading from scripts!), and just have some bullet points ready during your 1 minute preparation time to help you sound slightly more natural.

Good luck!

Thank you @Ram Sabaratnam

 

[RANDOTRON]

Does anyone know what Gateley is looking for in their application when they ask "Please provide relevant detail and information from your work experience to date."?
There are no other questions other than one about whether you have done the Forage work experience - any advise would be great! Is the application also rolling? Don't know if I have any chances if it is, deadline is tomorrow I am pretty sure, but just going to try my luck anyways!

Hi, I did not apply to Gateley, but I'd do what's on the tin: talk about what you did during your work experience, skills you developed, etc. If you want it tailored, read around what trainees at Gateley typically do and pick out what skills that requires, and you should get a sense of what skills they are looking for. True Picture and Legal Cheek should have this info.

Hope this helps.

 

[RANDOTRON]

Hi @Jessica Booker do you have any advice when answering this question: "In the legal field, it is widely recognised that artificial intelligence (AI) will play an increasingly important role in boosting efficiency. Client relationships will continue to be essential. What approach do you think law firms should adopt to strike a balance between the two?" or what sought of things are firms looking for in the answer? Thank you

What's the word limit?

 

[RANDOTRON]

Hello, just clarifying this is literally the only question no why Gateley or anything? Because I dont want to push submit and of missed something haha

If you do not see any other questions on their form, then there are no further questions. If they wanted to ask, they would.

 

[Legalgirl]

Covington AC! If anyone has any insights please lmk would really appreciate any tips

For reference, I applied on the deadline lol!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Covington AC! If anyone has any insights please lmk would really appreciate any tips

For reference, I applied on the deadline lol!

Congrats

 

[Boating]

Is anyone else starting to get resentful? I feel like I have made so many sacrifices for the TC cycle and so far there's been no good news. I know people always say 'if you want it badly enough just keep going', but how badly does one ever want employment? I want to work as a lawyer and I want a job. That's all. This is beginning to feel like a waste of my time. Like paralegals get exploited and paid so little and everyone keeps doing these roles until they land a TC...I feel like I would be progressing more if I was doing something else. Negative dump post, sorry guys.

Feel the exact same way, I know this won’t really be worth it tbh

 

[Boating]

Anything from Goodwin post VI?

 

[A worried paralegal]

Walker Morris rejection.

Same

Walker Morris rejection.

And me

 

[laurenn42]

Does anyone know if the Ropes & Gray deadline is midnight on the 31st or earlier?

 

[zoobla20]

is anyone waiting to hear back from withers post app? i applied either on the deadline or a day or two before.

For the spring vac scheme, they're currently carrying out interviews

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Does anyone know if the Ropes & Gray deadline is midnight on the 31st or earlier?

Normally deadlines are midnight but I think to be on the safer side try submit it a few hours in advance to avoid any technical issues.

Ropes & Gray deadline is on the 31st and I think theirs is midnight but not fully sure. ​

 

[LawJ]

Covington AC! If anyone has any insights please lmk would really appreciate any tips

For reference, I applied on the deadline lol!

Congrats! Also was invited to a Covington AC and applied a day before the deadline.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Can provide insight on SH and Orrick

 

[👩🎓]

What's the word limit?

250 words

 

[Miss Chocolate]

is anyone waiting to hear back from withers post app? i applied either on the deadline or a day or two before.

did you receive the link to their online test? i think some people who applied got it in the email the next day

 

[g.cl.2020344]

any1 heard from SH, Debevoise, Paul Hastings for London office post app?

 

[ayiiii05]

did you receive the link to their online test? i think some people who applied got it in the email the next day

nope, i didnt get it :/ sigh

 

[Mace2121]

Covington AC invite!!!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Does anybody have a rough clue as to how many people HSF invite to their AC's?

 

[Cool pigeon]

Does anyone know what US firms are classified as 'sateleite offices' in London. Thanks