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

[Ooshmate]

WF&G PFO Spring VS

 

[GXA123]

Does anyone have tips for Eversheds VI? Not sure how to prepare for strengths based interviews

PM me!

 

[Susan Nelson]

I was wondering if anyone had completed the Ashurst tests (cognify/emotify) on a laptop without an external mouse? I am having trouble accessing the games on my phone and I don't have access to a computer at the moment either!

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

Anyone who's yet to hear back from NRF (Spring vs) and Bakers (Summer vs) post WG tests?

 

[GXA123]

This is what Freeths legal assistant programme says "We recruit Legal Assistants on a rolling basis throughout the year. We request that candidates apply towards the end of their degree" does that mean that I shouldn't apply during the beginning of my academic year or they just rather you don't?

 

[M1999]

Has anyone got tips for the AG VI? I seem to always fail these!

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

Anyone who's yet to hear back from NRF (Spring vs) and Bakers (Summer vs) post WG tests?

I’m still waiting on Bakers post-WG (sat the WG 10 days ago), but have heard some people hearing back much quicker.

 

[Imababysolicitor]

Has anyone got tips for the AG VI? I seem to always fail these!

Sorry I can’t offer any advice, but could I ask when you applied and heard back?

 

[manchester12]

Is anyone applying to TLT?? is there anywhere to put work experience?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Has anyone heard back from Stephenson Harwood (Spring)? I feel like it’s been ages and I’ve only seen one positive post on the forum!

 

[YUKI1201]

Anyone who's yet to hear back from NRF (Spring vs) and Bakers (Summer vs) post WG tests?

I'm also waiting for Bakers post-WG (did the WG on 7th so I suppose it'll take some time)

 

[YUKI1201]

Hi all! I'm drafting my cover letter and not sure which approach I should take. In explaining 'why me', would it be better to 1) just give details of experiences and let the GR infer the skills or 2) highlight what skills I developed in those experiences and describe how they can be applied in commercial law/the firm?
Appreciate any tips!!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

This is what Freeths legal assistant programme says "We recruit Legal Assistants on a rolling basis throughout the year. We request that candidates apply towards the end of their degree" does that mean that I shouldn't apply during the beginning of my academic year or they just rather you don't?

I wouldn’t apply until 8-12 weeks until your academic course is coming to an end.

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

Hi all! I'm drafting my cover letter and not sure which approach I should take. In explaining 'why me', would it be better to 1) just give details of experiences and let the GR infer the skills or 2) highlight what skills I developed in those experiences and describe how they can be applied in commercial law/the firm?
Appreciate any tips!!

I tend to start with a skill e.g ‘I am well suited to a career as a commercial solicitor due to my strong team working skills’, and then I’ll explain an experience I have that demonstrates that, and then I’ll explain why this is an important skill for a commercial solicitor. Hope that helps!

 

[violeta]

Has anyone got tips for the AG VI? I seem to always fail these!

Hey - can I ask when you applied / got the VI invite?

 

[YUKI1201]

I tend to start with a skill e.g ‘I am well suited to a career as a commercial solicitor due to my strong team working skills’, and then I’ll explain an experience I have that demonstrates that, and then I’ll explain why this is an important skill for a commercial solicitor. Hope that helps!

Thank you!! ^^

 

[M1999]

Hey - can I ask when you applied / got the VI invite?

Applied on the deadline, got the vi Friday

 

[M1999]

Sorry I can’t offer any advice, but could I ask when you applied and heard back?

Applied 6th, heard back 7th

 

[ellek]

I have an interview at Slaughter & May coming up and have a question about answering questions like 'why the firm' and 'why commercial law'. I have already written a cover letter that covers these two questions. Does that mean I should expand on what I have already written, repeat it in new words or have a completely new answer?

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

I have an interview at Slaughter & May coming up and have a question about answering questions like 'why the firm' and 'why commercial law'. I have already written a cover letter that covers these two questions. Does that mean I should expand on what I have already written, repeat it in new words or have a completely new answer?

Hey I’m also preparing for my S&M interview coming up. I plan to say similar things about why Slaughters & why commercial law, but expand on the points I made in more detail. I am planning to try to introduce knowledge about the firm that I didn’t mention in my cover letter in the why slaughters question but mostly by expanding on what I already said.