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

[hopefullylaw2000]

Complete noob here -- im writing my white & case cover letter, and in the 'why W&C' paragraph I mentioned their global reach and training structure (guaranteed overseas secondment + mix of contentious/non-contentious. -- just wondering if this is too generic, or if there's a way to elevate at all?

I wrote about the secondment as they are really keen on this! Similar to the other points raised, I made sure to build a narrative as to why I liked the secondment and what it means to me. So for example, there is a specific office I'm really keen to go to because of something I studied in my degree and how that office had done something related, then I mentioned how white and Case had an office there, then the international secondment, and was this meant in terms of connecting those two things to me. I haven't heard the outcome yet so take it with a grain of salt but that's the approach I took !

 

[BM99]

Is anyone still waiting for DLA Piper post WG...

 

[Sfernan21]

hi @Jessica Booker @AvniD, I have been invited to video interview by Simmons and have 7 days to do the interviews. However, my exams begin in 2 days and do not finish until the 19th. Is this a good enough reason, to request an extension ?

Hi all, well done on getting through to these stages! If you can, I would probably do the interviews within the prescribed timeframe. I presume you are talking about the GDL exams [I have exams on the days you have stated]. Good luck for them!

I think it's a testament to yourself and your ability to balance your studies/work/applications if you take the interviews as normal, without requesting an extension. This can then be used as a talking point if you get to the final interview stage! I appreciate it's not ideal, but commercial lawyers often have to turn things around/research/present information within a tight timeframe!

For context, I had an interview today, have one on Thursday and have my GDL exams on Wednesday and Friday (CHAOS).

I guess it is entirely up to you, but I am sure lots of your competitors will be juggling a lot of things, so would show some great and relevant competencies by not requesting an extension.

Good luck either way!!

 

[LawfulRust00]

Is anyone still waiting for DLA Piper post WG...

I think everyone is. As the deadline was 31 December and applicants are given 2 weeks to complete the test, I would imagine we will hear next week at the earliest.

 

[psr23]

Does anyone have any advice on preparing for paralegal interviews? It’s my first paralegal interview and they haven’t provided a job description, not sure where to start…

 

[jellybelly123]

CMS AC If anyone has some insight it would be really appreciated!

 

[Sz310]

Does anyone have any advice on preparing for paralegal interviews? It’s my first paralegal interview and they haven’t provided a job description, not sure where to start…

I would recommend going on legal 500 to have a good look at the team you would be joining and the kind of work they do. Have a think about why you want to join this firm and that particular team.

 

[psr23]

I would recommend going on legal 500 to have a good look at the team you would be joining and the kind of work they do. Have a think about why you want to join this firm and that particular team.

Thank you!

 

[Rob93]

Does anyone have any advice on preparing for paralegal interviews? It’s my first paralegal interview and they haven’t provided a job description, not sure where to start…

Is this for a firm role or in house?

 

[psr23]

Is this for a firm role or in house?

It’s at a US firm!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

hi @Jessica Booker @AvniD, I have been invited to video interview by Simmons and have 7 days to do the interviews. However, my exams begin in 2 days and do not finish until the 19th. Is this a good enough reason, to request an extension ?

You can ask for an extension and there is no issue in asking. However, the firm might not be able to provide an extension due to either fairness or their recruitment timeframes, and so be mindful you might still need to complete it within the next seven days.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Does anyone have any advice on preparing for paralegal interviews? It’s my first paralegal interview and they haven’t provided a job description, not sure where to start…

Can you find other job descriptions for the same firm for similar jobs/roles?

Also consider the practice area you are aligned to and also the firm/company’s values, as these will give you you some indication of what questions/themes might come up in the interview.

 

[tc_hopeful]

Simmons VI + Tests! Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare?

 

[The Surviving Lawyer]

CMS PFO post VI Really gutted as I am one of their ambassadors as well

 

[mads_g]

CMS AC If anyone has some insight it would be really appreciated!

Out of interest, what dates are they offering you for the AC? I'm still waiting to hear back after the VI, but really hoping there will be dates early Feb if I do get an invite otherwise I'll have no time to prepare after exams!

 

[John Doe]

Good morning! Has anyone heard from Addleshaw Goddard post application? I believe they are non-rolling right?

I believe they review applications on a rolling basis but only give out invitations post-deadline after reviewing every application - or something quite similar, I can't remember exactly.

 

[jellybelly123]

Hi @Jessica Booker I have just been offered an AC for the 20th January, but I have my final exams on the 19th. Do you think this a good enough reason to request a later slot? I don't want them to think I am unable to manage my time etc!

 

[Arche172372]

Barbarians at the Gate was a brilliant read! Read more like a thriller than a business book. I’m not even interested in PE (nor did I really understand it before reading) and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Can I ask when did you apply to Akin and when did you get sent the WG? Thanks

Can’t remember when I applied but did the w-g in mid November - so am assuming it’s a rejection at this point tbh

 

[sxw517]

Are Ashurst invites to tests automatic, or is there an initial screening (direct TC application)

 

[elizabeth_98]

Are Ashurst invites to tests automatic, or is there an initial screening (direct TC application)

I think they are automatic as they do not recruit on a rolling basis