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

[Jessica Booker]

I just submitted my application today and I wrote about the refugee crisis in the Middle East! haha! I would appreciate any help regarding how you answered these questions. Also, it's very weird that they say it doesn't have to be legally related (so basically commercial law as well), and they liked your app and interviewed you where they had an issue with it being too international law related. Or was more to see how you would answer these questions and defend your interest in becoming a commercial lawyer?

They just want to find a topic you are interested about. It doesn’t have to be anything connected to law/commercial law at all. They just want to find out what interests you have outside of work and what kind of things you read/listen to/keep yourself busy - basically the things that are going to keep you grounded and not just someone who is obsessed over work 24/7

 

[Q.]

Hello! Nice to meet you and good luck for the upcoming applications

I'm an international student who applied from outside the UK. I don't have VS experience but I did attend virtual ACs and interviews so if you require help in that department I can help! I also have some experience leveraging my international background so if you need any advice, feel free to DM me

Hi, I sent you a DM!

 

[Dheepa]

For Ashurst's Winter Vacation Scheme application does the question "Please use this section to tell us about yourself, your skills, achievements and why you want to train as a solicitor and work at Ashurst. (750 words max)" need to be in the format of a cover letter with (Dear... ) or can it just be written as a normal application answer would be. I understand in previous years this was written in a cover letter style with a 1000-word requirement.

I would probably still format it as a cover letter since the word limit is pretty high

 

[Dheepa]

Hi guys,

I hope you all have had a lovely summer so far. This is my first time joining and posting on this forum so I'm really excited to learn from you all and exchange valuable information that would help us all secure our dream VS/TC.

Is anyone else also an international student applying to VS/TC from outside of the UK? Do you know if firms have allowed international students to do VS virtually from their home countries in the last two cycles?

I think doing a VS without a student visa/any other visa that lets you work in the U.K. will be impossible but the direct TC route is definitely something you can do!

 

[Q.]

I think doing a VS without a student visa/any other visa that lets you work in the U.K. will be impossible but the direct TC route is definitely something you can do!

Do you reckon I should avoid applying to firms that exclusively recruit through their VS?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do you reckon I should avoid applying to firms that exclusively recruit through their VS?

Rather than avoid them, I would contact them and get their advise on this.

 

[golden99]

Does anyone know if Covington and Burling are recruiting on a rolling basis?

 

[GXA123]

Does anyone know if HSF keep the same questions each cycle? I found these posted on their website and I want to start working on it.
Three written questions (each up to a maximum of 300 words):
Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you
Explain why you’re interested in pursuing a career at Herbert Smith Freehills
What skills, qualities and attributes would you bring to the role?

 

[ZaraB]

Does anyone know if HSF keep the same questions each cycle? I found these posted on their website and I want to start working on it.
Three written questions (each up to a maximum of 300 words):
Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you
Explain why you’re interested in pursuing a career at Herbert Smith Freehills
What skills, qualities and attributes would you bring to the role?

I'm pretty sure HSF have kept these questions for approximately two years, I can't be sure whether they will keep them again this cycle, but they have started to promote its Winter Vacation Scheme on Instagram, so I don't think it is likely they will change them at this stage.

 

[ZaraB]

Does anybody know when CMS are likely to open their applications for their CMS Academy and whether the questions have been kept the same over the last few years?

 

[George.E.]

Does anyone know if Covington and Burling are recruiting on a rolling basis?

They are non-rolling.

 

[GXA123]

I'm pretty sure HSF have kept these questions for approximately two years, I can't be sure whether they will keep them again this cycle, but they have started to promote its Winter Vacation Scheme on Instagram, so I don't think it is likely they will change them at this stage.

Thank you!!

 

[GXA123]

Does Gowling recruit on rolling basis? I couldn't find out anywhere!

 

[BeGrateful.101]

does anyone know when Latham is opening their vac scheme applications?

 

[djqb]

does anyone know when Latham is opening their vac scheme applications?

End of September I believe

 

[ZaraB]

Does Gowling recruit on rolling basis? I couldn't find out anywhere!

Last year and the previous year they didn't recruit on a rolling basis. They should be opening applications at the beginning of October and closing mid-December judging by last year's timelines.

 

[BeGrateful.101]

does anyone know the application questions for Willkie Farr for this year?
i think the application opened on 1st sept

 

[GXA123]

Hi everyone!

which law firms pay for the LPC retrospectively? if anyone came across any.

Thanks.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone!

which law firms pay for the LPC retrospectively? if anyone came across any.

Thanks.

Old thread here that lists some firms

Retrospective Funding

Good day, I had a look around google and the forum to see if there was some comprehensive list of firms that fund the LPC (and perhaps even GDL) retrospectively, but I couldnt find one. I found that DWF Edwin Coe DLA Nabarro (up to 50%) Osborne Clarke (if you have completed less than half of...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[karinny]

Hi everyone!

which law firms pay for the LPC retrospectively? if anyone came across any.

Thanks.

Kennedys do! I don’t believe they mention this on their website but they offered this in their 2021 intake.