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

[JunLee2808]

Hey guys! I just have a question for an upcoming interview.

I'm not sure whether I should repeat my examples that I talked about in the online app in the interview.

For example on the online app, they asked what were my hobbies and interests. I wrote about meeting new, diverse people, learning about their experiences/perspectives and engaging in discussion. Then I spoke about my experience being a Student Ambassador.

What if, in the interview, they ask me 'what energises you?'. Because what really energises me is a team-working setting and being able to learn from different/fresh perspectives. I genuinely enjoy the exposure. Do you think it is ok for me to repeat my example? I just don't want to be a broken record that regurgitates the same things. But at the same time I'm not sure whether my interviewer has read my online app and remembered parts of that.

Also, does anyone have any advice on how to sell myself well, or any specific structure/guideline I should follow that works well? I struggle with this due to self-criticism :')

Any tips would be appreciated! Would also appreciate if @Jessica Booker or any of the TCLA moderators could advise me on this!

 

[Hele25]

Hiii everyone,

Firstly, anyone else nearly pee themselves after getting that very nice update email from Mishcon yesterday? 💀

Secondly, I’ve decided to apply for Walker Morris again, and I still don’t know how to answer “What connections do you have to the area?”
- what are they looking for?
Is it to confirm your committed to staying post training?, or that you know about the businesses in the area/the commercial trends etc?
thaaanks

 

[ellwilsen]

Addleshaw Goddard AC

 

[Rob93]

Hiii everyone,

Firstly, anyone else nearly pee themselves after getting that very nice update email from Mishcon yesterday? 💀

Secondly, I’ve decided to apply for Walker Morris again, and I still don’t know how to answer “What connections do you have to the area?”
- what are they looking for?
Is it to confirm your committed to staying post training?, or that you know about the businesses in the area/the commercial trends etc?
thaaanks

They will be looking for assurance that you'll stay regional and not float off to London post-qual

 

[kmax301]

Addleshaw Goddard AC

Congrats! Which office is it for?

 

[ellwilsen]

Congrats! Which office is it for?

Thank you, it’s for the Leeds office

 

[GXA123]

Hiii everyone,

Firstly, anyone else nearly pee themselves after getting that very nice update email from Mishcon yesterday? 💀

Secondly, I’ve decided to apply for Walker Morris again, and I still don’t know how to answer “What connections do you have to the area?”
- what are they looking for?
Is it to confirm your committed to staying post training?, or that you know about the businesses in the area/the commercial trends etc?
thaaanks

Mission gave me a heart attack lol

 

[lawful_neutral216]

PFO from WFW post-application

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I’m waiting on them too! I emailed grad Rec in December and they said they were opening them in the new year, but didn’t specify when

I check their website every day.

 

[jellybelly123]

RPC AC 🥳 If anyone has any advice it would be really appreciated!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Gibson Dunn second stage interview invite! Grateful if anyone has any tips or advice 😊it’s a general interview and article interview

I'm afraid I can't say too much about the article interview but the general interview is very similar in that they want to get to know you and your CV/motivations for joining the firm/interests etc so if you prepare how you did for the first one then you won't go far wrong!

Re the article interview, I'd check out some threads on here which should give some helpful tips (sorry I can't say more) - best of luck with it!

 

[Ooshmate]

WG&M PFO

 

[AspiringIPLawyer]

RPC AC!!!! 🤩😭 Does anyone have any experience with RPC Assessment Days or any general preparation tips? It'll be my first AC so not sure what to expect!

 

[Legalmel_99]

RPC AC & HL AC🤩🤩

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone heard back from CMS post AC?

 

[YUKI1201]

just got a call from Hogan Lovells - Summer VS offer 😭
my first response this cycle + first AC ever - still can't believe this, but all good start!!

 

[bsqaured]

Hi guys, does anyone have insight into how much legal knowledge is assumed by the interviewers if you've already started the pgdl when you interview?

 

[jessicamcnamara]

just got a call from Hogan Lovells - Summer VS offer 😭
my first response this cycle + first AC ever - still can't believe this, but all good start!!

Congratulations!! That’s amazing news

 

[antisocial applicant]

RPC AC! I'm so happy right now, my first assessment centre

 

[S87]

Very interesting article