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

[iamJW]

Just received a HSF Summer VS AC invite!

 

[Csm1]

If you go into your profile you can see scores!!! Mines updated today with scores but no email lol

I can only see my submission status as completed on my job page. Am I looking in the wrong place?

 

[MH]

where do you guys see Gowling scores ?

I can only see my submission status as completed on my job page. Am I looking in the wrong place?

'Access my profile' on the right hand side, then scroll down a bit.

 

[snailvibez]

anyone know hsf stats for ac invites vs final vs offers?? thanks )

 

[SOAS22]

Also, has anyone heard from BLM?

 

[anon123456789]

Has anyone heard from Bates Wells?

was invited to WG at the beginning of Jan and haven't heard anything since completion, they may be waiting for after the deadline to pass any news on interviews

 

[MN3334]

How could I justify a poor/lower module grade? My lowest module was based of a group project work, and the firm looks for skills like teamwork and communication in their trainees. Not sure how to approach this as a possible interview question ;/

 

[thelovelygiraffe]

how many people are there usually in AC group tasks?

 

[reesal98]

Has anyone heard from white and case?

 

[thelovelygiraffe]

if there is a trainee lunch in a virtual AC, would you say it's meant to be formal and as scrutinised as the group tasks or is it more casual and it's okay if you don't talk as much?

 

[Jessica Booker]

how many people are there usually in AC group tasks?

Usually will be from 3-6

 

[GXA123]

'Access my profile' on the right hand side, then scroll down a bit.

I found it but what it does it mean! could anyone please help, this is stressing me out LOL

 

[Jessica Booker]

if there is a trainee lunch in a virtual AC, would you say it's meant to be formal and as scrutinised as the group tasks or is it more casual and it's okay if you don't talk as much?

Typically more casual, and even if it is “assessed” it will only have a very light weighting. You can always ask at the beginning of the day if it is assessed.

 

[Aga123+]

How could I justify a poor/lower module grade? My lowest module was based of a group project work, and the firm looks for skills like teamwork and communication in their trainees. Not sure how to approach this as a possible interview question ;/

[I had a similar situation with a module mainly with group work]

One way you could answer this is to spin it into a learning experience. For example, you could talk about what went wrong/could have been improved and then maybe how you used this situation in later experiences to better your teamwork skills and communication.

You could also identify any positive steps you took during the group project work, ie keeping the line of communication clear, working under pressure etc. This helps show that you took initiative/positive action despite the outcome of the module

 

[S87]

Hi guys,

I am applying to Dechert and the second question asks to identify a number of reasons why the firm is retained by its clients.
Besides talking about their expertise, I wanted to underline how the diversity of the firm’s hires reflect the diversity of their clients. What do you think?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

how many people are there usually in AC group tasks?

My friend in WBD AC had 2 people in total in his 1

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi guys,

I am applying to Dechert and the second question asks to identify a number of reasons why the firm is retained by its clients.
Besides talking about their expertise, I wanted to underline how the diversity of the firm’s hires reflect the diversity of their clients. What do you think?

Yes good point I am thinking of discussing that also. Also to add what do you lot think about discussing CSR and link it to pro bono for this question.

 

[Kubed]

Yes good point I am thinking of discussing that also. Also to add what do you lot think about discussing CSR and link it to pro bono for this question.

For me personally, I think I would focus more on the range and quality of services that the firm can offer to clients. CSR/pro bono can be a small part of a client's attraction to a firm but if we're being honest, clients hire firms to do work for them so this should probably be the priority in any answer too. I think diversity & ESG can be considered increasingly important factors, with the recent emphasis on social responsibility. Others might have different views but this would be my approach.

 

[GXA123]

'Access my profile' on the right hand side, then scroll down a bit.

@gracelaw_

 

[LawInTheNorth]

How do you politely ask a firm when you will hear back from them?