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

[pfoapplicant]

Yes - sounds perfectly ok to use. My only advice would be to really try to focus on the innovation you implemented. I see a lot of these answers around adapting society activities online, and my only concern is that everyone had to do that - it wasn’t necessarily innovation just necessity. However, I have seen these examples work well when they really focus on the novel/unique aspects of how they adapted to online methods

Thanks! Out of interest, on the question entitled "Please detail below any further information that you would like us to consider when reviewing your application", would it be relevant for me to mention having completed Hogan Lovells' Forage scheme?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks! Out of interest, on the question entitled "Please detail below any further information that you would like us to consider when reviewing your application", would it be relevant for me to mention having completed Hogan Lovells' Forage scheme?

Yes - a good place for that kind of detail. You don't need to tell them what you did though - they know what it consists of, so just focus on 1 or 2 very brief points of what you took away from completing it.

 

[GXA123]

when are you doing yours? i got my invite tuesday afternoon and i'm doing it tomorrow morning

could you please post the questions?

 

[scartiller]

when are you doing yours? i got my invite tuesday afternoon and i'm doing it tomorrow morning

next week

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know the C&C video interview questions pls? Thank you in advance

Please note that our policy on the forums is not to provide video interview questions on the forum.

People can talk about the general themes of the questions and also provide general advice on how to prepare, but we do not feel it is appropriate for the specific wording of questions to be provided.

 

[Samir_O]

Hi does anyone know if HSF open day applications are reviewed on rolling basis? Just wondering if i'll be at a disadvantage now cause its so close to deadline

 

[BeGrateful.101]

All together in one sitting

How many SJT questions were there?

 

[Zodiac1981]

Hi does anyone know if HSF open day applications are reviewed on rolling basis? Just wondering if i'll be at a disadvantage now cause its so close to deadline

can confirm it is non rolling

 

[Samir_O]

can confirm it is non rolling

Thats great, thanks very much!

 

[LEL]

Can anyone access the new page for Mayer Brown applications? It's still showing all deadlines passed 🙃

 

[Imababysolicitor]

Can anyone access the new page for Mayer Brown applications? It's still showing all deadlines passed 🙃

Their applications open on 1st November

 

[Magic4]

Can anyone share how much time is given for the Clydes video assessment?

 

[Law2022]

Do we have all day to complete the C&C video assessment ? Or does it have to be compete by the time I received the email on Tuesday?

 

[elizabethjo123]

Does anyone have any example successful cover letters they would share with me? I'd really appreciate it!

 

[M777]

Do we have all day to complete the C&C video assessment ? Or does it have to be compete by the time I received the email on Tuesday?

I'm gonna finish it in time for when I received it on tuesday - an absolute pain as I'll be squeezing it around work- but I think the system works on calendar days? rather than by hour?

 

[ps123]

Hi guys - first application cycle & got a few open days in the coming months, do these actually make a difference when it comes to VS applications?

 

[M777]

Hi guys - first application cycle & got a few open days in the coming months, do these actually make a difference when it comes to VS applications?

If you use them correctly, yes- can be used to make your motivations more authentic. Not the be-all-and-end-all though

 

[S87]

Hi guys - first application cycle & got a few open days in the coming months, do these actually make a difference when it comes to VS applications?

Yes absolutely, you get an opportunity to really know the firm beyond their pr statements, you can virtually look at their body language and understand if they are saying BS. You also have an opportunity to network with them and understand their work or training and make a stronger application.

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Hi guys - first application cycle & got a few open days in the coming months, do these actually make a difference when it comes to VS applications?

They’re a great way of showing that you have an interest in commercial law/the firm your applying to. But they also help you understand if this is the career for you, and talking to trainees/associates/partners at the events or doing workshops really improves your practical skills if you get to an assessment centre/interview! I’ve learned a lot from my experiences and they’ve definitely helped me write better applications also well done on getting them because they’re super competitive!!

 

[Law2022]

I'm gonna finish it in time for when I received it on tuesday - an absolute pain as I'll be squeezing it around work- but I think the system works on calendar days? rather than by hour?

I received it at 2:40 so I’ll have to complete it by then which is a pain like you said! So much to do and so unprepared