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

[Asil Ahmad]

I agree with all said above- Weil does take a lot of pride in its pro bono work so I think it is a good one to mention as a supplementary point but not a main one. I also think talking about in a way that links to specifically why it interests you will probably be more impactful than just talking about the fact that it is fee earning work!

Thank you very much for this really appreciate it a lot.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I agree with the above, and would just add that to the extent that you *do* talk about pro bono, frame it with some specificity - ex. 'I like [X] initiative and the opportunity to make [Y] impact because of [Z] reason.' I would also be careful about the framing of any mention of pro bono counting towards targets - it is ultimately something the lawyers do on top of their fee-earning work.

Thank you for this it is really helpful.

 

[GXA123]

Anyone received Reed Smith research questions yet.

It is an interview this cycle, they changed their process

 

[tt_xo]

There is a question I am writing about explaining something difficult to somebody so that they understand, I was going to give an example of me explaining maths concepts to some children I teach, so essentially what are classed as easy concepts to me and difficult to them. Do you think this counts as explaining something difficult?

 

[John Travoni]

Anyone received Reed Smith research questions yet.

They’ve got rid of this stage. They’ve substituted it with a VI.
And yes, a few ppl have heard back last week regarding the VI.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

It is an interview this cycle, they changed their process

After SJT test.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

They’ve got rid of this stage. They’ve substituted it with a VI.
And yes, a few ppl have heard back last week regarding the VI.

Thank you very much for this just checked it out on the website.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi guys, how long are peoples STAR competency answers in general? Want to keep mine concise but heard some people get feedback that they didn’t go into enough detail? Help would be really appreciated.

Typically I’d say they are usually around 2 minutes

 

[Veep9]

They’ve got rid of this stage. They’ve substituted it with a VI.
And yes, a few ppl have heard back last week regarding the VI.

They haven't sent the VI yet, right?

 

[GXA123]

They haven't sent the VI yet, right?

they did for some people, and sent some rejections and still holding on for some others

 

[Veep9]

Also, has anyone heard post-app from Baker McKenzie for the Spring VS?

 

[Veep9]

they did for some people, and sent some rejections and still holding on for some others

No, I mean, I got the email they sent saying "you've passed the SJT and moved to VI stage; please bear with us while we ready the VI." Has anyone actually received the VI?

 

[GXA123]

No, I mean, I got the email they sent saying "you've passed the SJT and moved to VI stage; please bear with us while we ready the VI." Has anyone actually received the VI?

Oh I am sorry! I got a PFO so can't help with that 😅

 

[Veep9]

Oh I am sorry! I got a PFO so can't help with that 😅

Ah, I'm sorry!

 

[Rachael.Elisa]

Hi everyone, I am applying to CRS and one of the questions asks 'which achievement are you most proud of and why?'. My proudest achievement is leaving an abusive relationship and bringing up my son as a very young single parent. Is this appropriate or should I got for something employment related/academic instead?

This is my first cycle and not exactly sure what firms are looking for.

Thanks!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Also, has anyone heard post-app from Baker McKenzie for the Spring VS?

Are they rolling as they do semi rolling but from last yr experience semi rolling means after the deadline they review applications.

 

[CFG1409]

Hi, is the WG the next stage of the process? Or do they look at the app again in context of WG scores?

As far as I am aware the WG is next stage.

 

[Ooshmate]

rejected from Ashurst Winter VS

 

[atrumregina1]

they did for some people, and sent some rejections and still holding on for some others

Can anyone shed some light on what the VI consists of? Obvs not violating forum rules but just a general direction?

 

[John Travoni]

Can anyone shed some light on what the VI consists of? Obvs not violating forum rules but just a general direction?

The website is the best place to seek some insight on what the VI entails.