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

[vacschemeapss]

Hi, any clue about how to answer Baker McKenzie's first VS question: "Tell us about something that 'excites' or 'inspires' you."

I have topics that I am 'interested' in. But what does excite or inspire mean? Does it mean something that makes such inspired to work?

Further, does it have to be a 'topic' or can it be an activity or a hobby too?

@Jessica Booker please help!

 

[GXA123]

Hi, any clue about how to answer Baker McKenzie's first VS question: "Tell us about something that 'excites' or 'inspires' you."

I have topics that I am 'interested' in. But what does excite or inspire mean? Does it mean something that makes such inspired to work?

Further, does it have to be a 'topic' or can it be an activity or a hobby too?

@Jessica Booker please help!

I have seen previous apps of people talking about both a hobby and a topic, I believe it is completely up to you.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, any clue about how to answer Baker McKenzie's first VS question: "Tell us about something that 'excites' or 'inspires' you."

I have topics that I am 'interested' in. But what does excite or inspire mean? Does it mean something that makes such inspired to work?

Further, does it have to be a 'topic' or can it be an activity or a hobby too?

@Jessica Booker please help!

It can be an activity or hobby - but make sure if that is the case that it is something you can talk about (eg not just a passing hobby). You should also ensure you don’t try to use the answer to demonstrate your skill set through that hobby (this is not what the question is wanting from you).

My advice is just choose something you are passionate about.

 

[syw]

In an interview, when answering a question on a 'firm's deal of interest', do you think it's fine to answer about a deal worked on by European teams (not London), even though i'm applying for the London office? The London team have strength in the area of this deal though, and it's one of genuine interest that I could talk about.. Any thoughts welcome!

 

[quitestressed]

When writing a cover letter which is addressed to the graduate recruitment team, do you use yours sincerely or yours faithfully to sign off? I get that YF is for when you don't know their name, but not sure which is best in this instance? TIA!!

 

[xtinew]

Opening the Clyde Cappffinity to record my VI when the neighbor suddenly busts out his leaf blower. I'm just awkwardly waiting in front of my webcam for them to stop.

 

[AvniD]

When writing a cover letter which is addressed to the graduate recruitment team, do you use yours sincerely or yours faithfully to sign off? I get that YF is for when you don't know their name, but not sure which is best in this instance? TIA!!

Yours sincerely is always a safe option in my experience.

 

[AvniD]

In an interview, when answering a question on a 'firm's deal of interest', do you think it's fine to answer about a deal worked on by European teams (not London), even though i'm applying for the London office? The London team have strength in the area of this deal though, and it's one of genuine interest that I could talk about.. Any thoughts welcome!

Maybe consider bringing in other examples, including one of the London team's deals, in the same area to elaborate on/support why this particular deal stood out to you and interested you. It could help do away with some of the doubt that may accompany leaving out the London office from your answer!

 

[GXA123]

When writing a cover letter which is addressed to the graduate recruitment team, do you use yours sincerely or yours faithfully to sign off? I get that YF is for when you don't know their name, but not sure which is best in this instance? TIA!!

Yours sincerely is always a safe option in my experience.

Yours sincerely = name.
Yours faithfully = no name.

Law professor suggestion

 

[quitestressed]

Yours sincerely is always a safe option in my experience.

thank you! 😊

 

[lw2000]

For NRF spring scheme application, it has space for two references but only one of them has a * next to it, does that mean that only one (the academic one) is necessary and the other is optional?

 

[GXA123]

To anyone who is done the Gateley process before, what is the interactive assessment and is it part of the first stage or not? thanks

 

[Jessica Booker]

In an interview, when answering a question on a 'firm's deal of interest', do you think it's fine to answer about a deal worked on by European teams (not London), even though i'm applying for the London office? The London team have strength in the area of this deal though, and it's one of genuine interest that I could talk about.. Any thoughts welcome!

I think that is fine, especially if there are some ties to London (eg it might lead to work in London with the client/as you have said the team in London has strengths in this area).

 

[Jessica Booker]

When writing a cover letter which is addressed to the graduate recruitment team, do you use yours sincerely or yours faithfully to sign off? I get that YF is for when you don't know their name, but not sure which is best in this instance? TIA!!

As you don’t know the person’s actual name (eg the person is unknown) it should be yours faithfully.

 

[ltt_12]

23.59 on the 21st (just for complete clarity).

Thanks Jessica! Similarly, with CC, does midnight on 25th November 2021 mean 23.59pm on the 25th (and not 23.59pm of the 24th)? these time phrases seem to un necessarily confuse me 😂

 

[User274302]

Does anyone know what to expect at the EY Law experience day? And is this another round that we must pass or is our place confirmed?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks Jessica! Similarly, with CC, does midnight on 25th November 2021 mean 23.59pm on the 25th (and not 23.59pm of the 24th)? these time phrases seem to un necessarily confuse me 😂

A deadline should include the day stated.

 

[AAA_a]

I submitted my application to Reed Smith on Wednesday and understand there should be an automated SST. I have not received the link or be told where to take the test. Is this normal or if I should speak to GR about it?

 

[ps123]

Does anybody know what results get a phone interview with Mayer Brown?

 

[John Travoni]

Does anybody know what results get a phone interview with Mayer Brown?

Have you received your feedback report yet?