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

[lawful_neutral216]

Has anybody done Simmons & Simmons VI yet? It's my first time doing a law firm VI and feeling nervous so any tips will be appreciated! Thank you and happy Monday

 

[Hele25]

Does anyone know where to find some greater information about Baker McKenzie’s contentious clients? Everything under, dispute resolution, arbitration, litigation etc is very vague - “advised an American company” with no specific info. - doesn’t look too good in an application, and whilst I’ve done SO MUCH research it looks like I’ve not cared enough to research their actual names hahaha
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[OB]

Has anybody done Simmons & Simmons VI yet? It's my first time doing a law firm VI and feeling nervous so any tips will be appreciated! Thank you and happy Monday

It's a mix of motivational, competency and scenario-based questions. You get 30s to prep and 90s to answer. Its honestly not too bad!

 

[lawful_neutral216]

It's a mix of motivational, competency and scenario-based questions. You get 30s to prep and 90s to answer. Its honestly not too bad!

Thank you so much!!

 

[ap28]

Can you apply to 2 offices of the same firm in the same application cycle?

 

[Hele25]

Can you apply to 2 offices of the same firm in the same application cycle?

I’m my experience no. You apply for one and then stick with that throughout. Meaning, if I applied to a London office for a vacation scheme, usually (there may be exceptions I’m unaware of) you will have to complete your training contract within that same London office too.

 

[Ooshmate]

Anyone heard from Bird & Bird regarding their open day this week?

 

[M777]

Anyone heard from covington winter VS?

 

[Kablahc]

Does anyone know where to find some greater information about Baker McKenzie’s contentious clients? Everything under, dispute resolution, arbitration, litigation etc is very vague - “advised an American company” with no specific info. - doesn’t look too good in an application, and whilst I’ve done SO MUCH research it looks like I’ve not cared enough to research their actual names hahaha
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

The reason for this, especially if the case settled or was private, is because they probably asked the company how much detail they were allowed to use about them for their credentials/marketing and the company didn't want their name released. It may actually be impossible to find out who they have advised unless they're names in the creds on the website because they're deliberately trying to keep the client semi confidential. This is not uncommon in litigation imo

 

[Hele25]

The reason for this, especially if the case settled or was private, is because they probably asked the company how much detail they were allowed to use about them for their credentials/marketing and the company didn't want their name released. It may actually be impossible to find out who they have advised unless they're names in the creds on the website because they're deliberately trying to keep the client semi confidential. This is not uncommon in litigation imo

I thought this might be the case. I’ll just have to phrase my answer slightly differently. Thanks for this!

 

[ScrappyDoo]

When will HSF and Linklaters get back to everyone re the winter vacation scheme?

 

[ScrappyDoo]

May I ask what sort of strengths and weaknesses did you guys get for the Linklaters CAPP test?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Thank you very much for answering my question Jessica!

Separately - may I ask, do you think I should wait for Linklaters to give an answer on my application (whether i progress or not) before emailing grad rec for my WG report?

I don't think it really matters either way - you could ask now if you wanted to.

 

[y1112]

Does the time you take affect your score for the WGT? (Linklaters)

 

[future solicitor__]

Does the time you take affect your score for the WGT? (Linklaters)

It is untimed, so i presume not!

 

[hopefullawyer101]

Just got rejected from an AC I thought went well. Makes me feel even worse about A&O AC which went badly!

I guess its back to the drawing board for me lol

 

[Kareena]

Any tips for the Linklaters CAPP assessment?

 

[kitty_kat]

Hi all, if I am changing one of my module selections, when is the best time to notify the graduate recruitment team. I have only submitted my application, and have not reached the AC/interview stage yet.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Any tips for the Linklaters CAPP assessment?

Just schedule it into your diary at a time when you are at your best. There is little point trying to do it after a long day of studying or in an early morning after a lack of sleep.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi all, if I am changing one of my module selections, when is the best time to notify the graduate recruitment team. I have only submitted my application, and have not reached the AC/interview stage yet.

Only at final interview stage. It won't make any difference to your application etc.