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

[Deleted member 15870]

For Baker McKenzie application one of the questions is to Select three key skills that you believe are critical to the role of a commercial lawyer. How have you developed these skills?

Those who were successful and got the Watson Glaser test invite did you talk about skills related to their values or did you just talk about skills in general relevant to a commercial solicitor. Thank you in advance for any advice.

I chose three key skills that I thought were crucial. Separated my response into a paragraph for each skill. In each paragraph I explained why it was an important skill and then explained past experience/situations I have been in which prove I have this skill. Hope that helps

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi, I talked about the skills in general relevant to a commercial solicitor, but tried to link them to the firm wherever possible (I think I linked one of the skills to the firm, but the other two were more general). Hope that helps!

I chose three key skills that I thought were crucial. Separated my response into a paragraph for each skill. In each paragraph I explained why it was an important skill and then explained past experience/situations I have been in which prove I have this skill. Hope that helps

Thank you very much for this both of you it is really helpful really appreciate it a lot.

 

[Rob93]

They review your application first, the WG is the second stage

Really? I submitted on a Sunday and had the WG at 9:30 the next day, assumed they did an eligibility screen at most rather than a full review of the app

 

[A92167!8]

If I got this in an email received yesterday (23rd) - when is it due? @Jessica Booker
'Please note: You have six days from the day of this email to complete the test. You will not be able to complete past 11.59pm on the sixth day'.

 

[OO28]

Congratulations y'all!

Let me know if you need help to prepare!

Thank you @AvniD !! What are your top tips for making sure we apply commercial awareness to the case study questions. I need to make sure I answer in enough detail and I need to be able to think on my feet a bit more, so do you have any advice for this? Thanks!

 

[TcApp97]

Really? I submitted on a Sunday and had the WG at 9:30 the next day, assumed they did an eligibility screen at most rather than a full review of the app

Oh maybe they don't then, my mistake. I had a quicker turnover post WG to vi so I am not sure how they do it!

 

[M777]

Really? I submitted on a Sunday and had the WG at 9:30 the next day, assumed they did an eligibility screen at most rather than a full review of the app

They're extremely efficient. Probably because it's still quite early in the process.

I got my WG two months after applying. Then, I was given my video interview invite about a week ago. Then, they invited me to AC yesterday.

 

[mckelly]

They're extremely efficient. Probably because it's still quite early in the process.

I got my WG two months after applying. Then, I was given my video interview invite about a week ago. Then, they invited me to AC yesterday.

Congrats on the AC

Save a thought for those who still haven't heard back

 

[mckelly]

Was the Weil WG emailed to you?

 

[George Maxwell]

Hi everyone,

Before I sign off for the evening (and most likely for tomorrow too!), I wanted to wish you all a very happy Christmas . I know how stressful this period can feel when applying. Try your absolute best to take time off and allow yourself to relax.

Downtime is just as important, if not more, than the time you spend applying. You need to be fresh to write strong applications. Value and take your mental health seriously too. Being well in yourself is more important than any application(!).

So be kind and check in with yourself over the next few days.

As always, we are here as support if you need it!

 

[Jaysen]

Hi everyone,

Before I sign off for the evening (and most likely for tomorrow too!), I wanted to wish you all a very happy Christmas . I know how stressful this period can feel when applying. Try your absolute best to take time off and allow yourself to relax.

Downtime is just as important, if not more, than the time you spend applying. You need to be fresh to write strong applications. Value and take your mental health seriously too. Being well in yourself is more important than any application(!).

So be kind and check in with yourself over the next few days.

As always, we are here as support if you need it!

Completely echo this. I wish everyone a lovely Christmas break: please do take the time to look after yourself and switch off from all things application-related wherever you can.

No doubt all of you deserve some time to celebrate how well you have done this year.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If I got this in an email received yesterday (23rd) - when is it due? @Jessica Booker
'Please note: You have six days from the day of this email to complete the test. You will not be able to complete past 11.59pm on the sixth day'.

I’d say that is up to 23.59 on the 28th December.

 

[GXA123]

Anyone heard anything from Stephenson Harwood since they applied?

 

[BM99]

Has anyone completed Mayer Brown's job simulation?

 

[jennifer]

Dentons PFO submitted my app last week lmao

 

[Rob93]

Was the Weil WG emailed to you?

It's an email from Candid

 

[layk]

Did you list spring or summer as a second choice? They may have not had space to consider you for winter so are rolling you over to spring/summer

I just checked and I've apparently chosen the spring scheme as my first choice which explains it.. XD

 

[M777]

Was the Weil WG emailed to you?

yeah

 

[nae_omi]

Hi @nae_omi thanks for your query. The email, which was sent to everyone who applied from 13 December onwards, was simply to manage expectations as it isn't possible to review all applications before Christmas (I'm on annual leave between Christmas and NY). Thanks, Gemma

Oh, thank you Gemma for the reply, I hope you have a great time on your annual leave.

 

[nae_omi]

I don't think it is either really - just a polite update ahead of the Christmas break.

It could easily be the case the team have had to take leave early due to Covid, and so any expectations to review apps before the Christmas break have had to be delayed until after the festive period.

Oh I see, that makes sense, thank you