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

[Law2021vacschemer]

Just been sent the WG for Freshfields!! Does anyone know if it is timed or not?

Thanks!

Hi I did it about a week ago and it was timed- if I remember rightly you have 30 mins to complete it.

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

in ADDLESHAWs last question about ‘anything more you would like to add to support your application’ can I leave it blank? It’s not compulsory like the others and I’m not sure what it’s asking and don’t really want to repeat myself? If I have no extenuating circumstances I’m not really sure what to put

In my opinion, It's good not to leave it blank so long as you have something worthwhile to talk about. There was a similar question in the CMS app and I used to talk about when I was assigned a difficult task at work, how I went about tackling it, and what the outcome was. Since it isn't compulsory, I probably wouldn't spend too much time on it though.

This is a good point, but also if you don’t have time to complete the question I wouldn’t worry. I have got past several application stages having left this blank

 

[Samir_O]

Happy New year everyone!! any tips on Irwin Mitchell's VI? what sorts of questions to expect, if its relatively more commercial awareness based, competencies, or firm based etc. thank you!

 

[psr23]

Has anyone heard back from Skadden?

 

[starbright]

Thats amazing well done and good luck !

Thank you! And good luck with your application too!

 

[starbright]

Hi I did it about a week ago and it was timed- if I remember rightly you have 30 mins to complete it.

Hi, thanks for replying! I'm going to have to practice doing the WG within 30 mins.

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

Any advice/experience with the NRF telephone interview? Thanks!!

Hey is this for spring? Can i find out when you did the WG and when you heard back?

 

[John Travoni]

Anyone heard back from W&C for the spring scheme ??

 

[stemlawgal]

Just a quick question, I have a VI to do for Clyde and Co. If it says I have until the 7th January to complete it, does that mean I can do it on the 7th or no? Thanks!

Yeah I was wondering this too

 

[Slawrelated]

I received a WG INVITE on the 4th and was told I have 3 days to complete. Does that mean I have till the 7th or till the 6th thank you

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

Does anyone know when Freshfields get back for direct TC apps? Is that after they're done with vac apps?

 

[Commerciallaw]

I just did a VI. probably one of the worst 20 minutes of my entire life 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I messed up basically every question and basically just gave up.

 

[Rob93]

I just did a VI. probably one of the worst 20 minutes of my entire life 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I messed up basically every question and basically just gave up.

They're not a fun exercise at all, but if it helps I don't think anyone feels they do that great with VIs.

 

[TheLegend27]

Has ppl heard back from A&O re their summer vac scheme post-app and SJT?

👍 - Nothing
✅ - AC invite
❌ - Rejection

 

[Commerciallaw]

They're not a fun exercise at all, but if it helps I don't think anyone feels they do that great with VIs.

Not fun at all! I received a question like what would be the worst part about being a commercial lawyer. I honestly had not prepared that....and I don't even remember what I said - which is the worst part 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

 

[Lumree]

They're not a fun exercise at all, but if it helps I don't think anyone feels they do that great with VIs.

They’re so artificial I don’t know how anyone can put across their best self in them!

 

[BM99]

Has anyone heard from Mayer Brown post job simulation exercise?

 

[Strugglinglawstudent]

Anyone who applied to Watson Farley & Williams for their spring or summer vacation scheme, have you heard anything?

 

[LawfulRust00]

Anyone heard from NRF post TI?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Has ppl heard back from A&O re their summer vac scheme post-app and SJT?

👍 - Nothing
✅ - AC invite
❌ - Rejection

Love this use of the voting system!