Bit of info from Travers' grad rec at their legal cheek event last night, for anyone still working on that app - in the cover letter they're looking mainly for 'why law' & 'why Travers,' with 'why you' ideally arising organically (e.g. 'Travers appeals to me because [X] aligns with my interests/values, which I hold because [Y].') I very much got the impression that they are not looking for you to pitch skills/competencies in the cover letter, at least not as a discrete element - that said, I imagine many of us have 'because I think I'll be good at it' as part of our 'why law' so I think there's room to sprinkle a bit in on that front.
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
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Congratulations! Can I ask which office you applied for and when you did your VI? I am still waiting to hear back
I feel you and I do not have an answer to your question.
But the WG does not certainly measure candidates 'intelligence but only a set of abilities. I am not Einstein but I move through life in a smart way ergo I am not stupid.
Besides, the Links report states that my strongest skill is critical thinking..but I am also dyslexic and they could not provide reasonable adjustments.
Please do not let a test define you! I am fairly intelligent and incredibly resilient
Have an AC with them next week. I prepared pretty well for the VI so I am just gonna rea read those notes and make sure I know the firm inside out and the office I want to work in too. I am also gonna look up recent deals my office has been involved in sort of thing too.
CMS AC! I did my VI in November so don't lose hope guys 
Last year a friend had an AC on a Wednesday - heard good news on Friday.
also last year a friend had an AC on Thursday and was rejected Friday.
I presume rejections are asap
Last cycle I got an email the next day that I was unsuccessful so definitely agree they're pretty quick!
Mayer Brown job simulation after completing the tests last night🎉
edit: does anyone know when I will receive my test feedback?
edit: does anyone know when I will receive my test feedback?
I think 'good' is really subjective. You need to reflect on what goods means to you - what you want in a career - the type of work you want to be involved in. Then when you figure that out you would be able to find the firms that match that criteria. Maybe if you post the criteria you are looking for we could make suggestions
👍I have already applied to all the ones that apply to my criteria I was looking for suggestions that have closer deadlines/ easier questions to maximise my chances!I think 'good' is really subjective. You need to reflect on what goods means to you - what you want in a career - the type of work you want to be involved in. Then when you figure that out you would be able to find the firms that match that criteria. Maybe if you post the criteria you are looking for we could make suggestions
Thank you for your comment! I didn't realise that I didn't specify lol
HFW AC for spring scheme!
This will be my first AC, so any general advice would be amazing, plus if anyone has any experience with the firm that would also be great! Thank you all in advance
This will be my first AC, so any general advice would be amazing, plus if anyone has any experience with the firm that would also be great! Thank you all in advance
Hi guys,
Could I have your opinion on my answer for the Covington application; the question is asking to discuss an interesting recent news and how this could benefit the firm. I decided, given the firm's expertise on semiconductors, to talk about the global shortage of chip.
I am bit stuck on how this could benefit the firm's business: I mentioned how the US Senate, the EU Commission and the UK Government are introducing measures to address the global shortage. Given Covington's presence in all these countries is well equipped to assist its existing clients facing regulatory or IP issues. Moreover, since Germany is the hub of patent lawsuits, they could consider expanding their team in Frankfurt. Finally, American or Asian companies might consider vertical acquisitions which might ignited competition litigation.
What do you think, do you have more suggestions?
Could I have your opinion on my answer for the Covington application; the question is asking to discuss an interesting recent news and how this could benefit the firm. I decided, given the firm's expertise on semiconductors, to talk about the global shortage of chip.
I am bit stuck on how this could benefit the firm's business: I mentioned how the US Senate, the EU Commission and the UK Government are introducing measures to address the global shortage. Given Covington's presence in all these countries is well equipped to assist its existing clients facing regulatory or IP issues. Moreover, since Germany is the hub of patent lawsuits, they could consider expanding their team in Frankfurt. Finally, American or Asian companies might consider vertical acquisitions which might ignited competition litigation.
What do you think, do you have more suggestions?
Yeah I was called this morning, I think they pack them all into a few days from what I could tell.
DLA Piper PFO.
And the mf automated application system sent me my rejection email twice. THE AUDACITY.
(applied on December 09th)
And the mf automated application system sent me my rejection email twice. THE AUDACITY.
(applied on December 09th)
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