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

[Law2022]

I had the exact same experience, definitely was not expecting that level of difficulty for a TI.

I completely agree - was wondering if this was an interview for a partner at one point! so annoying that I have probably messed up this incredible opportunity. Good luck to you anyway!

 

[SebKru10]

PFO from CMS 2,5 months after VI - onto the next one!

 

[Tcapplicant]

If anyone went to CC's Live chat for Assessment Day prep or the webex link, do they mind sharing any useful takeaways or notes? I couldn't make the time.

Essentially be yourself! The interviewers are willing you to do well and there is a TC for everyone that applied as long as you are successful. Don’t panic.
Take things logically and commercially and you should be fine. Be concise and clear in your writing. You are given 35 mins to read and prepare your letter and prepare for the case study element of the interview.
Anything else feel free to PM me!

 

[Law2022]

Could I ask what exactly they asked you?

I don't think that's fair, sorry. Just do your best and brush up on commercial awareness

 

[Commerciallaw]

I just received Linklaters Spring VS AC!!!!!!!

 

[elizabeth_98]

I just received Linklaters Spring VS AC!!!!!!!

That’s amazing congratulations

 

[unserious candidate]

HSF AC!!!

 

[AAA_a]

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

Hope you hear some good news soon! I applied in early Dec and heard nothing so I guess it looks like I might need to wait a big longer

 

[emilyrose99]

HSF AC!!!

Amazing well done !! Can I ask if it was spring or summer/when you applied??

 

[GXA123]

Dechert VI and Written Exercise invite!

Dechert VI and written exercise invite! (applied on 29/12)

Congratulations! is it for spring or summer?

 

[rose888]

HSF AC!!!

congratulations!! is this for summer?

 

[anon123456789]

I just received Linklaters Spring VS AC!!!!!!!

HSF AC!!!

Huge congrats guys that's absolutely incredible!!

 

[Commerciallaw]

FOr those that have filled in the work experience thing for Linklaters before - are there only 3 available work experience sections to fill in??

 

[psr23]

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.

Thank you! Would you expect the questions to be mostly competency based? I'm not sure whether a paralegal interview would be more technical than a vac scheme interview

 

[golden99]

Has anyone heard back from linklaters? I’m still waiting to hear (if you have heard back was it good news)

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Congratulations! is it for spring or summer?

Hi, thank you! It's for spring.

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Has anyone heard back from linklaters? I’m still waiting to hear

Waiting to hear back as well

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Thank you! Would you expect the questions to be mostly competency based? I'm not sure whether a paralegal interview would be more technical than a vac scheme interview

I’d expect it to be more technical but still competency based. The technical elements might be more relevant if you have completed the LPC or have previous experience.

 

[lm450]

Is there any difference between spring or summer schemes? I'm indifferent between them and not sure which to choose.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Is there any difference between spring or summer schemes? I'm indifferent between them and not sure which to choose.

Usually just length of scheme. Spring tends to be shorter given the Easter bank holiday weekend.

I’d expect everything else to be the same.