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

[Asil Ahmad]

You will get there my guy!! I’m soo proud of you.

Thank you very much for this appreciate it.

 

[Arche172372]

It is not just about that it is just some law firms will progress you and some won't with good applications. I mean it is all a numbers game.

I think it is a bit but it’s not completely random

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I think it is a bit but it’s not completely random

Yes I know what you mean like I had my application rejected by Skadden and HSF but then got progressed past applkication stage for similar law firms so it is just that a good application does not always mean you will not progress past application stage. But do bare in mind that HSF are a really competitive firm and they are really academic strict.

 

[Orhsnxuozns]

Well done and thank you for your reply - I've just received the WG from Freshfields!!!

Goodluck!

 

[Orhsnxuozns]

Any advice for Freshfields AC? My first ever and I’m so nervous!

 

[Donuttime]

Any advice for Freshfields AC? My first ever and I’m so nervous!

when is it? goodluck also!

 

[sxw517]

Any advice for Freshfields AC? My first ever and I’m so nervous!

Is this for summer vac?

 

[Commerciallaw]

Good evening all.

What resources did everyone use to really dig deep into M&A and specifically a lawyers role in it? I have gone through the commercial law handbook and TCLA's mini-course - but I still feel like I have a very superficial understanding. Are there any resources that really go in-depth from a law perspective?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Good evening all.

What resources did everyone use to really dig deep into M&A and specifically a lawyers role in it? I have gone through the commercial law handbook and TCLA's mini-course - but I still feel like I have a very superficial understanding. Are there any resources that really go in-depth from a law perspective?

Youtube videos or other sources by doing more research on it.

 

[jan28]

What resources did everyone use to really dig deep into M&A and specifically a lawyers role in it? I have gone through the commercial law handbook and TCLA's mini-course - but I still feel like I have a very superficial understanding. Are there any resources that really go in-depth from a law perspective?

I watched this video a few times when I was researching and revising for ACs and I always learnt something new each time. They're two partners at Hogan Lovells and they basically talk through (in quite a humorous way) the steps of an M&A deal with a fictional case study. Though they're American, it should still give you a good idea around an acquisition!

edit: since you're looking for the legal aspects of M&A, this video is particularly helpful in talking about key provisions/terms you'd put in, which is obviously what the lawyers would be trying to do!

 

[average_jo123]

For those who completed Freshfields' WG, did you get an email confirmation of some sort/update on the job portal to confirm that you have completed the WG? I finished my WG but didn't receive any confirmation email, nor is there any indication on the job portal that I have completed the WG. Not sure if it's just me being paranoid but not hearing back after WG is killing me (it's been a week since I completed the WG - but it seems like ppl getting to freshfields ac on this forum all got their AC invites relatively quickly after the WG) and the last thing i want to hear is my WG didn't register because of a system error or smth

For context: i applied for freshfields summer vac scheme on the friday before the deadline. received WG invite the following tuesday

 

[manifestingaTC]

Today I got PFOs post-interview from NRF and post-SJT from Mayer Brown ...

On the SAME MORNING I got an AC for Bird & Bird and Samsung, and an interview for Baker McKenzie.

I can't handle this rollercoaster of emotions

Focusing on the positives - huge congrats
Can I ask when you did the B&B VI? I’m very nervous & still waiting haha. Thanks

 

[Adrian_S]

Here’s to another day of everyone getting ACs and me pretending I have a drinking problem

 

[sami.rehman]

Have people heard back from Akin Gump post WG yet?

I just sat mine today after receiving the invite yesterday around 4pm. Let's hope we hear soon

 

[sami.rehman]

BM pfo after that horrendous VI

I'm sorry to hear that, I am about to sit the BM VI in the next few days... I've read on this forum that they usually have a notorious 'surprise' question right?

 

[PirateShip]

RPC AC

 

[Lawfulx]

I was wondering if it's still worth applying to BCLP so close to the deadline for their VS?

They are rolling and I think there website states that if you apply on the deadline the app might be overlooked...

 

[Ambs123]

RPC AC

Congrats!! When did you do the WG?

 

[Adrian_S]

When people speak of applying "too close to the deadline", what do they usually mean? I get that applying 2-3 days before a deadline might be too close. But is 2-3 weeks before a deadline also too close? @Jessica Booker if you have any thoughts, I'd be grateful to hear them

 

[Zubin]

Focusing on the positives - huge congrats
Can I ask when you did the B&B VI? I’m very nervous & still waiting haha. Thanks

Hi! Thanks so much. I did it last tuesday, Jan 11.