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

[21wajsz]

HSF Spring PFO!

 

[Lawfulx]

Rejection for CC 2023. Not even going to lie I honestly thought my CC app was good and they did say that my application is “of interest”.☹️

I honestly know how you feel, am in the same boat

 

[Aspiring Solicitor 007]

Hi guys,
I'm unsure what the best way to order/list work experiences is. I've completed a few legal internships, worked with a startup on their business development and owned a business.
I'm confused as to whether I should
A] Mention non legal experiences first, followed by legal experiences - to show transferable skills and commercial experience; or
B] Mention the legal experiences first, followed by non legal ones - to demonstrate an understanding of what working in law entails (I'm a non-law applicant)
I'd be grateful if you could share your thoughts
@Jessica Booker @James Carrabino @George Maxwell @AvniD would love to hear your perspectives

PS am I overthinking this?

 

[AvniD]

Hi guys,
I'm unsure what the best way to order work experiences is. I've completed a few legal internships, worked with a startup on their business development and owned a business.
I'm confused as to whether I should showcase work placements where I developed commercial skills to make a strong impression, or demonstrate an understanding of what working in law entails (I'm a non-law applicant).
I'd be grateful if you could share your thoughts
@Jessica Booker @James Carrabino @George Maxwell @AvniD would love to hear your perspectives

PS am I overthinking this?

I'd put down everything you can and if you have more experiences than space on your application form, put down only the ones that you 1) learnt the most from and 2) demonstrate skills/qualities most relevant to a career in commercial law. Note that these experiences don't have to be legal in nature at all- there are plenty of transferable skills one can pick up from non-law careers and roles.

 

[PirateShip]

Same, Feeling aweful

I’m not sure I understand the point of the email they sent out 😅

Hedging their bets, I suppose.

Ah well, no sense dwelling on it. We all just got to keep pushing on 😎

 

[GXA123]

how long does HL take to respond after completing the WG?

 

[Law2022]

Did anybody else apply to the Macfarlanes dinner with the senior partner, and receive an email saying it was cancelled? A bit confused as I’ve seen online that some people attended virtually?

 

[h1]

I haven't heard from Bird & Bird since submitting my application on 28/10. Should I follow up? The deadline for Summer VS is 15/12.

 

[Aspiring Solicitor 007]

I'd put down everything you can and if you have more experiences than space on your application form, put down only the ones that you 1) learnt the most from and 2) demonstrate skills/qualities most relevant to a career in commercial law. Note that these experiences don't have to be legal in nature at all- there are plenty of transferable skills one can pick up from non-law careers and roles.

Thank you @AvniD
Sorry I wasn't clear in asking the question, I meant to ask which experiences should I list first, and which ones I should mention subsequently.
Editing the earlier post for brevity😬

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi guys,
I'm unsure what the best way to order/list work experiences is. I've completed a few legal internships, worked with a startup on their business development and owned a business.
I'm confused as to whether I should
A] Mention non legal experiences first, followed by legal experiences - to show transferable skills and commercial experience; or
B] Mention the legal experiences first, followed by non legal ones - to demonstrate an understanding of what working in law entails (I'm a non-law applicant)
I'd be grateful if you could share your thoughts
@Jessica Booker @James Carrabino @George Maxwell @AvniD would love to hear your perspectives

PS am I overthinking this?

I would include everything and put them in reverse chronological order with the most recent first, so your reader can see your route.

If on a CV, you can create separate sections for different types of work experience, but that doesn’t translate as well for online application forms.

 

[BM99]

If you don’t mind my asking, did you receive a test invite?

I haven't received a test invite. I applied five days ago. How about you? @bl8ckb8ll

 

[M777]

Anyone know the best way to reach out to CC grad rec?

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Anyone know the best way to reach out to CC grad rec?

This is their email:
[email protected]
They told me to be in touch through that email.

 

[kmax301]

I haven't heard from Bird & Bird since submitting my application on 28/10. Should I follow up? The deadline for Summer VS is 15/12.

Unfortunately, I think it's a PFO. I applied around the same date and never heard back. However, I know that other people who applied at the same time got VI invitations and I think even AC invitations. That being said, of course, you should never lose hope.

 

[Niloufar Nateghi]

anyone still waiting to hear from Reed Smith for VI?

 

[BM99]

anyone still waiting to hear from Reed Smith for VI?

I received email from Reed Smith that I have met their benchmark in SST and they will come back to me soon for the details of the VI. Since then no updates at all.

 

[BM99]

Does anyone here know Cleary's requirement in terms of the length of the cover letter? Can it exceed one page?

 

[John Travoni]

Anyone heard back from Bird & Bird post VI?

 

[ZaraB]

WG invite for Dentons!!🥳

 

[sibs23]

I got the VI invite for Bird & Bird last night and I'm super nervous for it as I usually fail at this stage with my applications. Does anyone have any advice please? Are the questions mostly competency with 1 minute to prepare and 1 minute to answer?