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

[Commerciallaw]

If possible, can anyone explain - in pure layman terms - how a Joint venture can also be a merger. 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭

 

[S87]

This is a risk I would normally for direct TC applications but not Hogan Lovell. This is because Hogan Lovell has this rule that if you get rejected 2 times post-WG then you can't apply for them again that is why.

Thank you for your answer. However, I was thinking if they still places available for direct tc.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Thank you for your answer. However, I was thinking if they still places available for direct tc.

No worries.

 

[YUKI1201]

HL AC for summer!! OMG the first response in this cycle & my first AC ever I was so shocked??
but the AC is on 20th there's no time for prep 😭 😭 😭appreciate any tips!!!

 

[Rob93]

If possible, can anyone explain - in pure layman terms - how a Joint venture can also be a merger. 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭

What context did this come up in?

 

[avaelle42]

HL AC for summer!! OMG the first response in this cycle & my first AC ever I was so shocked??
but the AC is on 20th there's no time for prep 😭 😭 😭appreciate any tips!!!

Wow congratulations! when did you apply

 

[YUKI1201]

Wow congratulations! when did you apply

Thank you! The deadline day or the day before it.

 

[PF'noooo!]

Hi, does anyone know how many seconds you have to answer the Weil video interview questions? I have done a practice question and was only given 60 seconds to answer.

 

[Luciana_Alioto]

Hello, I was wondering whether anyone else is waiting on HSF to get back to them for the spring vacation scheme? I passed the SJT on Dec. 13th and I've been waiting since then for a reply. I'm not sure whether I should email them asking about the progress of my application

 

[kat_]

Hello, I was wondering whether anyone else is waiting on HSF to get back to them for the spring vacation scheme? I passed the SJT on Dec. 13th and I've been waiting since then for a reply. I'm not sure whether I should email them asking about the progress of my application

Last year I applied in November and received an answer in early February. I think they might still be going through them

 

[Commerciallaw]

What context did this come up in?

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Ennismore on Joint Venture with Accor

www.herbertsmithfreehills.com

 

[YJ]

has anyone heard back from hsf for summer VS AC?

 

[GXA123]

HL AC for summer!! OMG the first response in this cycle & my first AC ever I was so shocked??
but the AC is on 20th there's no time for prep 😭 😭 😭appreciate any tips!!!

is this for London?

 

[Kubed]

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Ennismore on Joint Venture with Accor

www.herbertsmithfreehills.com

I've done a bit of reading on this, and as far as I can understand, it's being referred to as a joint venture because a new entity is being created which will contain Ennismore's lifestyle hotel/restaurant brands and Accor's lifestyle hotel brands. So it's not technically a merger between Ennismore and Accor in the classic sense - they jointly own (Accor owns 66.67% and Ennismore 33.33%) the new venture and will jointly operate their lifestyle brand hotels. The idea is to make the most of Ennismore's creative approach combined with Accor's scale. The links below helped me to understand:

Accor and Ennismore Close on Lifestyle Hotel Brand Mega-Merger

Two of the largest operators of so-called lifestyle hotels closed Monday on a merger aimed at boosting the brands without losing their cool factor.

skift.com

Creating a Lifestyle Leader: Accor completes joint venture with Ennismore

Accor’s joint venture with Ennismore is now complete, creating the world’s largest and fastest growing lifestyle hospitality company. Owned by Accor and by Ennismore’s founder Sharan Pasricha, the new asset-light autonomous entity will keep the Ennismore name and bring together an unrivalled...

group.accor.com

Ennismore and Accor merger completes

Ennismore has completed its merger with French-owned hotel giant Accor.

www.bighospitality.co.uk

 

[YUKI1201]

is this for London?

yes

 

[Rob93]

Hi, does anyone know how many seconds you have to answer the Weil video interview questions? I have done a practice question and was only given 60 seconds to answer.

60s prep 90s response time

 

[lekimdinger]

has anyone who did the cms ac this week - heard back either way (good or bad)?

I did!!! I got an offer for the London Office✨

 

[Veep9]

Please could I have tips on how to answer "If you could introduce any client to the firm, who would it be and why? Consider which practice areas or teams could take advantage of this new relationship"? I can deal with the second half but how do I start narrowing down potential clients

 

[GXA123]

Please could I have tips on how to answer "If you could introduce any client to the firm, who would it be and why? Consider which practice areas or teams could take advantage of this new relationship"? I can deal with the second half but how do I start narrowing down potential clients

which firm is this?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Does Mayor Brown send the test automatically or do they review the application first.