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

[GeorgieW]

What I got from my white and case experience (I went to the assessment centre) was very much more about you and not so much commercial based.

It was a while ago now so I don’t want to give wrong advice but from what I remember it was definitely a video interview I thought went better than others.things like About the firm, about you (competencies) but the commercial awareness is broad? Like you can talk about anything

Thanks! This is super helpful

 

[Beluga]

Hey is there anyone who has still not heard from Sullivan & Cromwell, Davis Polk and Winston?

SullCrom had interviews for VS this week and said they'd get back to those people next Monday. I don't know if they have other batches!

 

[koshka]

Has anyone heard from Simmons post VI?

 

[jnvkkbkjbkZXBJZX]

has any 2023 candidates for CC heard back post-AC?

 

[starman]

Has anyone completed Weil’s VI and would be willing to offer some general advice? Thank you! 😀

 

[mckelly]

SullCrom had interviews for VS this week and said they'd get back to those people next Monday. I don't know if they have other batches!

Next Monday being this Monday coming (24th?)

 

[Rob93]

Has anyone completed Weil’s VI and would be willing to offer some general advice? Thank you! 😀

It's pretty straightforward - if you know your why law, why weil, why you you'll get on just fine.

 

[starman]

It's pretty straightforward - if you know your why law, why weil, why you you'll get on just fine.

Amazing, thank you for your help!

 

[Beluga]

Next Monday being this Monday coming (24th?)

Yes!

 

[YUKI1201]

just got FF WG invite
what a day 🤣

 

[rose0904]

Has anyone heard from Simmons post VI?

I had an AC yesterday but I know a few people have only just been invited to VI so there's probably loads more ACs to come

 

[Parsorandini]

I really thought this would be the week I hear from the 5 firms I've done VIs for...1 PFO and that's it 😭

 

[RS31]

AC for Cleary Gottlieb - this is my first ever AC, any advice??? 😅

I did the AC for the Winter VS and was successful, and it was really enjoyable. I know that sounds strange to say for an AC, but it really was! Pay attention to detail for the technical interview to make sure you don't miss anything. Prepare your usual commercial law areas (M&A, contracts etc) The competency interview is very friendly and more a conversation about your journey so far based on what was in your cover letter. Do ask the associate and HR person in the interview some things about their work towards the end - for me, this "asking questions bit" wasn't forced at all because they were so friendly and open. For the group exercise, make sure to get your bit in but also encourage your teammates and make sure you demonstrate good collaborative ability.

Good luck! I hope it goes well for you

 

[NMA]

Anyone who did the A&O AC last week hear back yet?

 

[Arche172372]

hogan lovells Summer vac scheme offer!

 

[koshka]

I had an AC yesterday but I know a few people have only just been invited to VI so there's probably loads more ACs to come

Ok thank you !! Hope it went well do you mind me asking when you completed ur VI?

 

[Commerciallaw]

Just got Latham VI! Lol hope i do better in this than the &%*£ show i did at Simmons' 😂 😂

 

[YUKI1201]

just received Latham first year scheme VI
ok today's been crazy 🤣

 

[Rob93]

Just got Latham VI! Lol hope i do better in this than the &%*£ show i did at Simmons' 😂 😂

Congrats and good luck! Glad to hear they're still giving out VIs - I'd just about written them off

 

[YUKI1201]

hogan lovells Summer vac scheme offer!

congrats!! Which scheme did you choose?