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

[aspiringlawyer123_]

has anyone heard back from covington?

nope

 

[antisocial applicant]

Rejection from DWF only for Michelmores to swoop in with an interview for their vac scheme hopefully I won't butcher their name this time round

 

[Hummus town]

Anyone heard from Mayor Brown post VI?

 

[YUKI1201]

Hogan Lovells AC, should be fun. Seems to be saying two interviews. Does anyone know if there's anything else, e.g. written assessments?

I attended their AC last month for VS, by two interviews it means a general interview + SJT interview at the AC, each taking around 1h. There weren't any written assessments.

 

[tt_xo]

Hi guys, I just wanted to ask if any of you have done the Stephenson Harwood last stage written case study? Thanks

 

[BioSTEM]

Got invited to Hogan Lovells AC for summer vac scheme! Anyone whose done the AC would really appreciate any help & tips!

 

[Rob93]

DLA pfo finally

 

[bzfl]

If I have not heard back from Freshfields since submitting my application (no wg email) should I assume it is a no?

 

[SOAS22]

Anyone heard from Charles Russel Speechlys post-app?

 

[Rachael.Elisa]

Anyone heard from Charles Russel Speechlys post-app?

Hiya, I did CRS video interview last week. I applied for London at the end of november.

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Unfortunately I haven’t got a view on this. I would probably contact the firm and see if they can provide more details on what it is.

Thanks a lot!

To provide some guidance to anyone else interviewing at Wedlake Bell, I emailed them and they clarified that in the skills assessment, you are given 30 mins to review a written piece of text and it is completely separate to the interview.

 

[SOAS22]

Hiya, I did CRS video interview last week. I applied for London at the end of november.

I hope your VI went well! I applied for Guildford in January

 

[hihd23]

has anyone heard from goodwin?

 

[Rachael.Elisa]

I hope your VI went well! I applied for Guildford in January

Thank you, I feel like it went terribly! I felt fine about the VI beforehand, but for some reason I went into a panic as soon as it started and went completely blank! Hope you get good news soon

 

[TCG]

I hope your VI went well! I applied for Guildford in January

I applied for London in January.

 

[GXA123]

IM said that they will respond in the next few weeks, OH GODDDDD

 

[Niloufar Nateghi]

Anyone still waiting to hear from Linklaters?

 

[georgiejg]

IM said that they will respond in the next few weeks, OH GODDDDD

Thanks for the update - do you know if this is for all offices?

 

[imdeded]

gibson dunn interview invite - 9 mins before an ac omfg

 

[LJ96]

for anyone who did interviews at Birketts, how did you deliver your presentation? I'm a bit nervous at the thought of faffing around trying to connect my laptop to a projector, but maybe visuals are good? Also was wondering if there was a written task or if it was just purely an interview

Hey! First, a disclaimer as I had my interview with Birketts last year so the interview was virtual and things may have changed...

I didn't use visuals for my presentation but I believe that was because we weren't allowed visual aids so just check what the expectation are in that regard; you should find that kind of information in your interview invite email. However, I think the most important thing in delivering your presentation is ensuring that you have a clear structure, you speak clearly and you link back to why you'd be a good trainee at Birketts.

Mine was purely an interview and there was no written task.

Good luck ✨