2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[TCLA Community Assistant]

On the CC debacle, as both an old(er) and foreign applicant I know just how hard this process can be and that firms throwing up even more barriers is frustrating.

But please...

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It's fine - I am used to a lot worse after my TSR days.

 

[TR17]

For what it's worth they apparently look at things quite holistically and WG isn't necessarily a make-or-break. There's a dedicated Links thread from the 2019-20 cycle that's still active, it's mentioned there that offers have been given to people who were in 20th percentile on WG while people in 90th plus got a PFO.

Aaah no way! That’s really interesting. I’ll defo have a look at it. Thanks!

 

[Rob93]

It's fine - I am used to a lot worse after my TSR days.

Perhaps but it's still uncalled for and I'll never pass up a good meme opportunity.

 

[Celestie]

It's fine - I am used to a lot worse after my TSR days.

TSR is that bad? Excuse my ignorance but I thought it was just people saying "I have 187477 A*s and the Queen is my best friend, will I get into Oxbridge?"

 

[LS12]

TSR is that bad? Excuse my ignorance but I thought it was just people saying "I have 187477 A*s and the Queen is my best friend, will I get into Oxbridge?"

TSR has darker corners than that haha

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

TSR is that bad? Excuse my ignorance but I thought it was just people saying "I have 187477 A*s and the Queen is my best friend, will I get into Oxbridge?"

Well let's just say at one point I nearly made a report to the police.

I haven't been on there for over 18 months now, so don't know if it is as bad as it once was. Was the joys of a combination of anonymity, ego, narrow views and selfishness though - very toxic environment at times.

Which is why I am very glad to be here instead.

 

[Daniel Boden]

TSR is that bad? Excuse my ignorance but I thought it was just people saying "I have 187477 A*s and the Queen is my best friend, will I get into Oxbridge?"

All I'll say to that is that ignorance is bliss haha - I've seen some horrendous messages/conversations directed at people on TSR and would go as far as to say that it was some of the worst Cyberbullying I've personally witnessed... for that reason as @Jessica Booker said, I was delighted to find such a welcoming and positive community in TCLA

 

[pleasecanwegetjobs]

Does anyone know if grad recruitment will look at an email that I have sent with my application on it... CVmail being down has made me desperate eek

 

[hz1997]

Who else is waiting to hear back from PM (London office)?

I am. There was something going around on TCLA about how PM was responding to everyone on Friday. But I still haven’t received anything.

 

[Rob93]

TSR is that bad? Excuse my ignorance but I thought it was just people saying "I have 187477 A*s and the Queen is my best friend, will I get into Oxbridge?"

A* content right here.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Does anyone know if grad recruitment will look at an email that I have sent with my application on it... CVmail being down has made me desperate eek

They will look at the email, but may just ask you to manually apply anyway. It isn't straight forward for them to upload applications to the system and they need you to click on a whole load of data protection clauses.

 

[pleasecanwegetjobs]

They will look at the email, but may just ask you to manually apply anyway. It isn't straight forward for them to upload applications to the system and they need you to click on a whole load of data protection clauses.

Thank you! Think I may just have to accept that I won't be able to apply to Sidley this year...

 

[Rob93]

How do people answer ‘why not investment banking’ in interviews?

Can't do maths.

In all seriousness I think one thing about corporate law vs other corporate endeavours is about the nature of the role in society and this really comes through in pro bono work. In what other corporate profession are you encouraged to spend a meaningful amount of time every year leveraging your specific experience and skills to help people who can't afford to pay?

 

[Daniel Boden]

How do people answer ‘why not investment banking’ in interviews?

Here's a thread with some possible answers to this very question

Why Law vs Why Commercial Law?

If at a commercial firm you're simply asked 'why law?' opposed to 'why commercial law'? Is this asking for you general interest in the area/ why you went to study it at university? or should you just assume its meant as why commercial law even if it does not specify as such? ( I also assume many...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[LS12]

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to the TCLA team and community.

About a week and a bit ago I felt very sorry for myself after a post telephone interview rejection from NRF. However, after seeing the post re last-minute applications, I managed to get three in this week!

Ready for a large glass of wine and an early night but wanted to say a big old thank you to you all.

 

[Legal_Eagle91]

Thank you! Think I may just have to accept that I won't be able to apply to Sidley this year...

I feel the same tbh

 

[ola830]

For the White & Case video interview, how long do you get to prepare before having to answer?

 

[DanielleM]

Does anyone what the BCLP online test entails?
Also, I have looked at their website, but it isn't clear what competencies they look for in trainees? Does anyone have more information about this?

Thank you!!

 

[Celestie]

Well let's just say at one point I nearly made a report to the police.

I haven't been on there for over 18 months now, so don't know if it is as bad as it once was. Was the joys of a combination of anonymity, ego, narrow views and selfishness though - very toxic environment at times.

Which is why I am very glad to be here instead.

Jesus, I'm so sorry thank you @Jaysen and you for making this such a lovely place for us. And thank you to the wider team!

 

[MJ90]

I would recommend Richard Susskinds "Tomorrow's Lawyers" book, as it quite neatly outlines some of the biggest disrupters to legal services providers. It's quite a light read too - you could get through it in probably a day.

tbf they might not mind too much, one of my friends got a vac scheme w Travers despite leaving/referring to "Freshfields" in his cover letter

Surely not!