TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[legallyells]

Has anyone done the Walker Morris AC yet? how did it go?

i did on tuesday. it was extremely easygoing and overall a very enjoyable experience!

 

[AnonKn635]

Nothing from Latham Post-AC?

 

[saj2002]

If firms encourage you to reapply is it a good sign or is it just a generic phrase to be polite?

 

[lawtrainee]

In my experience to get a foot in the door is email your CV and create a short but sweet ‘cover letter’ style email about why you like the firm and why you think you’d be a fit. Best to target smaller firms. If one of them likes you, chances are they might have something for you. Only takes one and if it’s a small firm can build from there. Ik it sounds annoying when everyone on here are applying to VSs and TCs at huge firms, but this has been a successful method for literally all my friends who I did the law conversion with and can then move to a bigger firm w paralegal experience or can use it as legal experience for TCs. Hope that’s useful

Thank you so much, this is really helpful

 

[NMA]

oh congratulations!! do you mind saying when you applied?

and separately: have others heard from arnold &porter? please react if you’ve received an interview

1st Jan, one person had an interview today and I know someone else with one next week

 

[Deleted member 31263]

Nothing from Latham Post-AC?

Got an offer earlier today.

 

[axelbeugre]

hsf vs offer

Congratulations!! Amazing news!

 

[thoms]

Heyy does anyone know what kind of questions are asked in Baker McKenzie VI? Are they more competency-based? Any commercial awareness questions? Would be greatly appreciated!

is it for summer? if you don't mind me asking also how long after the online test did you receive the email for the VI?

 

[axelbeugre]

Morgan Lewis VS interview!!! It's in a week and I'm honestly pooping myself but happy as it's the only firm I applied to last month heheeeee

Congratulations!!!

 

[Sunshinepink]

Thanks for the replies! As a non-law student, I am struggling to apply to paralegal jobs given I have limited experience in commercial law. It is hard as law firms want legal experience, but to get this experience I need to already have had previous legal work. Apologies if this doesn't make sense and all advice welcomed!

I’m a law as opposed to non-law but I would reach out to small firms in your area and ask about completing work experience with them. Mention your interest! It may be only a few days but it’s some experience 😊

 

[ssssmme]

is it for summer? if you don't mind me asking also how long after the online test did you receive the email for the VI?

This is for spring. Around 1-2 weeks

 

[shortypie90]

does anyone have any insight on the mayer brown job sim, eg. how many questions are there, what types of questions, how much time do you get to prepare for the video interview questions etc?

 

[Kiwipicker]

I was wondering if anyone has done the Mayer Brown job simulation exercise/would be able to share their experience? I have just received an invite so any tips/insight would be super helpful

 

[Farhan65756]

Has anyone heard anything for TLT’s London Vacation Scheme for an AC invite?

 

[ayiiii05]

Has anyone heard back from Simmons post AC for SVS or 10K Black Interns?

If so, how long did they take to come back to you?

 

[SolicitorHopeful]

I was wondering if anyone has done the Mayer Brown job simulation exercise/would be able to share their experience? I have just received an invite so any tips/insight would be super helpful

does anyone have any insight on the mayer brown job sim, eg. how many questions are there, what types of questions, how much time do you get to prepare for the video interview questions

Congratulations on reaching the next stage! When did you do the automatic test and when did you get the job simulation invite?

 

[yxnglxw]

Has anyone heard anything for TLT’s London Vacation Scheme for an AC invite?

I haven't heard back for the Manchester one either. The application form had a very weird layout if I remember correctly.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

how long r Latham interviewing for?

 

[saj2002]

What were people's strengths for the Shoosmiths cappfinity test?

Mine were credibility and open connector, my weakness was adaptability.

 

[CorporateCrocodile]

Sent a chaser email to Milbank asking when we should expect to get AC feedback. Received an extremely generic post-app rejection style email in response. Really disappointing, especially since they came across so well on the day of the AC.