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

[S87]

If an application asks why you want to work as a solicitor, do you answer as you would for a "why commercial law" question?

It is asking why commercial law solicitor. I hope it helps

 

[AlRJ]

Does anyone know the Taylor Wessing questions?

Hey, I just checked and they are:

1. Please tell us about your personal interests, positions of responsibility, scholarships, awards or prizes that will enhance your application to Taylor Wessing. (250 words max) *

2. Please outline your most significant achievement to date and how this was achieved? The example you choose can be from within or outside your academic career. (250 words max)

3. We strive for excellence for our clients and people. What will drive you to deliver excellent client service? (250 words max)

4. Working with innovative and fast passed clients means our lawyers must display more than just legal expertise. What other key attributes would you bring to the firm and why are these important? (250 words max)

5. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Why is inclusion important to the success of Taylor Wessing? (250 words max) *

 

[Asil Ahmad]

If you got an HSF test invite on Friday at 5ish would the 7-day deadline be on this Friday or this Thursday.

 

[WillF]

How/when do you find out if you passed HSF's SJT (if you do)? I've received my individual report, but nothing about any outcome/whether my application is being progressed.

 

[ScrappyDoo]

How/when do you find out if you passed HSF's SJT (if you do)? I've received my individual report, but nothing about any outcome/whether my application is being progressed.

You should get an email couple hours after. But the report will give you a slight indication if you have passed. Would say stuff like “reasonably high” “very high”

 

[ScrappyDoo]

If you got an HSF test invite on Friday at 5ish would the 7-day deadline be on this Friday or this Thursday.

Friday the time you got it. But would recommend doing it before Friday to be safe!

 

[ScrappyDoo]

Does anyone know where I can see firm’s trainee intakes? or is Lawcareers.net the only source.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Does anyone know where I can see firm’s trainee intakes? or is Lawcareers.net the only source.

Chambers student and legal cheek

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Friday the time you got it. But would recommend doing it before Friday to be safe!

Thank you for this it is really helpful

 

[SR99]

How/when do you find out if you passed HSF's SJT (if you do)? I've received my individual report, but nothing about any outcome/whether my application is being progressed.

I got an email saying "I can confirm you have reached the benchmark on our online test and your application is now under review"

 

[BeGrateful.101]

What's Mishcon's app questions this year?

 

[Deleted member 2707]

thank you! cutting it short.. does anyone have any input on applying to a direct TC as a person with no previous vac scheme experience but have done internship? law grad

I secured a TC having only had internship experience in my home country.

 

[syw]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jess, I am doing a vac scheme app for Covington & Burling. There is a big case/client they represented at the supreme court in 2010. Do you think if I can discuss well why this is interesting, and linking to some of my own legal experience/demonstrating the sort of work they typically get instructed on, that will be fine? I realise it is quite dated.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jess, I am doing a vac scheme app for Covington & Burling. There is a big case/client they represented at the supreme court in 2010. Do you think if I can discuss well why this is interesting, and linking to some of my own legal experience/demonstrating the sort of work they typically get instructed on, that will be fine? I realise it is quite dated.

I’d personally try to find something more modern. 2010 is a very long time ago and a lot has generally changed since then.

 

[dangelataher]

It's been 10 years since I did my GCSEs and 8 years since I did my A levels. I currently have an LLB and LLM.

Will law firms actually look at my GCSEs/A levels and verify the accuracy of the grades listed on my application? I honestly cannot remember some of my grades.

I’m also a bit worried as my A levels are awful but I still managed to get into a top uni and do well.

 

[M777]

It's been 10 years since I did my GCSEs and 8 years since I did my A levels. I currently have an LLB and LLM.

Will law firms actually look at my GCSEs/A levels and verify the accuracy of the grades listed on my application? I honestly cannot remember some of my grades.

I’m also a bit worried as my A levels are awful but I still managed to get into a top uni and do well.

I think they verify A-Levels, especially if they have a minimum grade requirement. Not sure about GCSEs though!

 

[Kubed]

It's been 10 years since I did my GCSEs and 8 years since I did my A levels. I currently have an LLB and LLM.

Will law firms actually look at my GCSEs/A levels and verify the accuracy of the grades listed on my application? I honestly cannot remember some of my grades.

I’m also a bit worried as my A levels are awful but I still managed to get into a top uni and do well.

Hey - it's been 14 years since I sat mine but I had to send copies of my official A Level transcript to one firm (after accepting a TC). So very much important that they are accurate.

 

[Celestie]

Hey, below are the questions for the VS app.

We set our standards high, and we trust our people to hold themselves accountable for meeting other people's expectations. Describe a time when you had to drop everything and really 'raise your game' in order to keep a promise you had made to someone else. How did you manage both this and your other commitments?
Max 250 words

Sustaining a successful and profitable practice requires both commercial awareness and innovative thinking. Tell us about something that you have done that shows you have a strong innovative or entrepreneurial spirit.
Max 250 words

Tell us about any open days and events that you have attended in the legal sector
Max 250 words

Please detail below any further information that you would like us to consider when reviewing your application.
Optional
Max 250 words

Damn these are some good questions ahahha

 

[GK8997]

It's been 10 years since I did my GCSEs and 8 years since I did my A levels. I currently have an LLB and LLM.

Will law firms actually look at my GCSEs/A levels and verify the accuracy of the grades listed on my application? I honestly cannot remember some of my grades.

I’m also a bit worried as my A levels are awful but I still managed to get into a top uni and do well.

Hiya, for my law firm they asked me to send transcripts for my GCSE grades/ A level grades and uni grades before I did my VS so I would say it's important to be accurate if you can!

 

[IJ6238]

Has anybody received a WG invite for Hogan Lovells this year?? I asked grad recruitment if they have changed their application process and they said no however in past years a WG invite was automatic.