TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[PM2021]

Please tell us about a recent news article that interests you and how this relates to Ashurst? (300 words max) *

How are the others addressing this question?
I was thinking of writing about a recently introduced law and how Ashurst has dealt with it. Is that a good approach?

 

[ZaraB]

I was just filling in my work experience for HSF and the format seems to be m/d/yyyy. I haven't encountered this format before and it seems like the website has a US format. Do I fill it out as m/d/yyyy or the UK version of d/m/yyyy?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Guys for HSF can I discuss a deal in my application that the firm worked on in 2008. Is that too far back or is it okay if I can show my interest in that deal.

 

[Dheepa]

I was just filling in my work experience for HSF and the format seems to be m/d/yyyy. I haven't encountered this format before and it seems like the website has a US format. Do I fill it out as m/d/yyyy or the UK version of d/m/yyyy?

I would just fill it out as the website indicates. Maybe try reloading the page and seeing if it changes it back to the U.K. format, if it doesn’t just stick to what it says tbh!

 

[Dheepa]

Guys for HSF can I discuss a deal in my application that the firm worked on in 2008. Is that too far back or is it okay if I can show my interest in that deal.

Hey Asil, first off I’d maybe avoid mentioning a deal entirely unless it really justifies your interest in the firm and it’s different practice areas. If you do decide to mention a deal, try to find something more recent, I would say that 2008 is too far back

 

[ZaraB]

I would just fill it out as the website indicates. Maybe try reloading the page and seeing if it changes it back to the U.K. format, if it doesn’t just stick to what it says tbh!

Thanks a lot Dheepa!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hey Asil, first off I’d maybe avoid mentioning a deal entirely unless it really justifies your interest in the firm and it’s different practice areas. If you do decide to mention a deal, try to find something more recent, I would say that 2008 is too far back

Thank you very much for this it is really helpful and appreciate your advice.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If in an interview, you are asked how would you respond to a fellow trainee being rude to support staff, how would one approach that?

My initial reaction is to chat to the trainee, and politely explain that their actions are impacting others, and perhaps if they reconsider what they say. Though I'm not sure if it's more multi-dimensional than that?

Any perspective would be appreciated.

Sorry for the delay on this.

You’d need to explore some of the detail more. There is an assumption that their actions are impacting others, or that that tone is set by the trainee. It might be better to speak to the support staff first rather than the trainee due to how you are reading the situation (not how the people involved are)

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I was just filling in my work experience for HSF and the format seems to be m/d/yyyy. I haven't encountered this format before and it seems like the website has a US format. Do I fill it out as m/d/yyyy or the UK version of d/m/yyyy?

Always go with what they are asking you to complete. The system is most likely a global recruitment platform which may default to US date format.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Please tell us about a recent news article that interests you and how this relates to Ashurst? (300 words max) *

How are the others addressing this question?
I was thinking of writing about a recently introduced law and how Ashurst has dealt with it. Is that a good approach?

If it truly interests you, then use a good approach

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Guys for HSF can I discuss a deal in my application that the firm worked on in 2008. Is that too far back or is it okay if I can show my interest in that deal.

I personally wouldn’t. I think it’s far too old.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I personally wouldn’t. I think it’s far too old.

Thank you very much for this and how far is okay for mentioned a deal is 2015 too far.

 

[Dheepa]

Thank you very much for this and how far is okay for mentioned a deal is 2015 too far.

I’d still say that’s a bit too far back. Their Soundcloud has some podcasts breaking down recent cases/deals with the partners and associates who worked on them!

 

[ZaraB]

Always go with what they are asking you to complete. The system is most likely a global recruitment platform which may default to US date format.

Thanks a lot Jessica, that's really helpful!

 

[MizM]

When does the Hogan Lovells Winter Scheme open?

 

[y1112]

Hi guys, is there a work experience section for the HSF Winter VS application? I'm reviewing my application now before I submit but I can't seem to find it - was worried I'd missed/skipped it.

 

[OB]

Hi guys, is there a work experience section for the HSF Winter VS application? I'm reviewing my application now before I submit but I can't seem to find it - was worried I'd missed/skipped it.

Yes it's right after the application questions

 

[y1112]

Yes it's right after the application questions

Thank you

 

[PirateShip]

I've been reusing paragraphs that describe my work experience for the last few apps. I took some time to adjust them today and now I feel a bit annoyed with myself because they're so much better written than what I had used in the last few apps I've sent. That's my punishment for laziness, I guess.

 

[OB]

I've been reusing paragraphs that describe my work experience for the last few apps. I took some time to adjust them today and now I feel a bit annoyed with myself because they're so much better written than what I had used in the last few apps I've sent. That's my punishment for laziness, I guess.

At least you have even better ones to reuse/base your next answers from for your upcoming applications this cycle