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

[Donuttime]

is this for London?

Congrats! Where there any other dates?

 

[Donuttime]

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

Automatic

 

[Ambs123]

Based on my experience from last year, they send them all out at once.

Is this the same for TC too?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Automatic

Thank you for this.

 

[Veep9]

which firm is this?

Fladgates

 

[Asil Ahmad]

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

The only client that comes to mind is any retail client as lately a lo of retailers are been acquired by private equity firms so consider that sector of clients.

 

[YUKI1201]

Congrats! Where there any other dates?

I suppose this Q is for me XD - no there was only one option when clicked "book slot"🤣🤕

 

[ssolicitorz]

For Osbourne Clarke it says:
complete the online reasoning test by 23.59 on 16 January.

Just to be 100 % sure.. this means I can do it tomorrow right?

 

[M991]

Did anyone get WG invite from Weil since Tuesday?

 

[Rob93]

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

I don't know much about Fladgates so can't really give an in depth answer but looking them up I noticed that they're ranked in some relatively niche areas (gambling and Islamic finance, strange bedfellows as they are, stood out to me). I'd look at who some major players are in the industries where they have particular expertise (for whom they do not already work) and run with one of those. Also think about their geographical footprint and market positioning - the biggest client isn't necessarily the best target, I'm not sure they'd have the capacity and reach to poach, say, Camelot in the gambling space. Also think about what prospective clients' growth opportunities look like, whether possible int'l expansions would match Fladgates's footprint etc.

 

[Kiki]

Hi everyone I’ve accepted a TC with Clyde’s and I wanted to write to thank everyone on the forum for all their help.

I finished my first cycle without getting through the application stage at any firm I applied to. I’ve now finished this cycle with two vac scheme offers, two training contract offers and assessment day offers from DLA Piper, BCLP and CMS. This forum has been great in getting advice on applications and just generally being able to talk to people going through the same process.

If anyone has any questions about Clyde’s, NRF, EY, CMS, BCLP or DLA Piper or their assessment processes, or just for a general chat please message me and I’ll be happy to talk to anyone!

Thank you all again

Hi! Congratulations, you did amazing! Could you please detail your experience regarding the AC at BCLP, tasks involved, and any tips? Thank you!

 

[Rob93]

I don't know much about Fladgates so can't really give an in depth answer but looking them up I noticed that they're ranked in some relatively niche areas (gambling and Islamic finance, strange bedfellows as they are, stood out to me). I'd look at who some major players are in the industries where they have particular expertise (for whom they do not already work) and run with one of those. Also think about their geographical footprint and market positioning - the biggest client isn't necessarily the best target, I'm not sure they'd have the capacity and reach to poach, say, Camelot in the gambling space. Also think about what prospective clients' growth opportunities look like, whether possible int'l expansions would match Fladgates's footprint etc.

Another approach could be to look at relatively young, growing industry segments where Fladgates's expertise would translate well. Pick out a few companies who are leading the pack, and the argument is that working for them would establish the firm as an expert advisor in that sector. Again would fine-tune this based on capacity, geo footprint &c. to get to one specific prospective client. Helpful to do a bit of digging and see where VCs, angels, growth funds are plowing their cash - obviously likely to have a tech bent, but what segments within that are attracting significant capital? That's likely to be an area where getting in early would pay off down the line once the market for [whatever] is established.

 

[21wajsz]

Has anyone heard back from Sidley for the summer scheme or Mayer Brown post-job simulation yet?

 

[RachelLouise22]

Congrats! What ES office please?

Leeds!

 

[CF12345]

has anyone still not heard back from DLA?

 

[21wajsz]

has anyone still not heard back from DLA?

My portal hasn't been updated since 26th December, and that was before I submitted by Watson Glasers.

 

[Sfernan21]

I have the final stage for SH tomorrow (1.5hr written case study task). Does anyone have any advice?? Presume it will be a business scenario or advising a client. Will analyse the information using SWOT, PESTLE and Porter's Five Forces and I will aim to be logical and coherent in my written presentation. Is there anything beyond that? Cheers!

 

[jennifer]

Does anyone have any advice for Skadden AC!! much appreciated <3

 

[Rob93]

has anyone still not heard back from DLA?

Radio silence - applied I think ~13th Dec, sat WG 25 Dec, portal updated 31 Dec, no movement since then.

 

[esther18]

Has anyone else who has a HSF AC tomorrow not received their link for the platform that they’ll be using? I’m getting kinda nervous now 😂