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

[Jessica Booker]

Addleshaw Goddard interview (screaming inside rn)!!!

the only day they have available tho is Friday and I have another Ac what do I do? Will this disadvantage me?

Give them a call first thing tomorrow morning. Explain you have another assessment centre on that day and ask if they have any flexibility for other dates as you would be really keen to find an alternative date. There are many times in which these things can be moved around a bit, so I'd be surprised if they couldn't provide an alternative

 

[Donuttime]

has anyone been on a hogan lovells AC recently?

 

[lawful_neutral216]

DWF VI invite!

 

[RP]

DWF VI for Manchester! Applied on the deadline

 

[Nemo11]

Addleshaw Goddard AC (screaming inside rn)!!!

the only day they have available tho is Friday and I have another Ac what do I do? Will this disadvantage me?

Congrats! Can I ask what office and when you applied/completed the VI? Thanks

 

[jennifer]

Has anyone heard back post AC for skadden? (I havent )

 

[manchester12]

Congrats! Can I ask what office and when you applied/completed the VI? Thanks

Hey! It’s for Manchester. I applied early December and did the VI on Thursday

 

[Howmanyrounds?]

Has anyone heard back post AC for skadden? (I havent )

Have not either. It's odd that they said in the AC offer email that the deadline for submitting the required documents for the DBS check is 2nd of Feb... I'm assuming they will extend this for those who get the offers.
I also had a quick look over last year's forum and some people didn't hear back until 1/2 days after the initial deadline (to submit the DBS check documents). So we may have to sit tight until Thursday.

 

[lp998]

Sorry to ask again everyone, but has anyone had an update for Clyde & Co's summer scheme post-VI?

 

[anon123456789]

Sorry to ask again everyone, but has anyone had an update for Clyde & Co's summer scheme post-VI?

Complete radio silence and I applied for the spring scheme 🤣 Have heard very little on the forums too

 

[JSM123]

Does anyone know for the HL app form if I could mention the HL Virtual Internship I did despite it not being an open day / event? :

"Tell us about any open days and events that you have attended in the legal sector. (250 words)"

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Anyone know who we should address the Wedlake bell cover letter to?

 

[LEL]

Guys, I must know, what are the differences in terms of what US and UK firms look for? I've had 4 interviews with US firms and been rejected by all UK firms I've applied to. I know it's not as clear cut as I may think it is, since there are other factors involved, but I would be grateful if anyone could give any ideas!

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Guys, I must know, what are the differences in terms of what US and UK firms look for? I've had 4 interviews with US firms and been rejected by all UK firms I've applied to. I know it's not as clear cut as I may think it is, since there are other factors involved, but I would be grateful if anyone could give any ideas!

It's hard to generalise but in my limited experience thus far, US firms seem to be less concerned about moulding a trainee into their 'ideal' worker. U.K firms tend to want a very specific type of candidate i.e. A&O benchmark SJTs against current high performers at the firm. US firms tend to encourage entrepreneurialism more than their U.K counterparts and generally have a more hands on approach to training so I would guess look at independence and initiative as more desirable than other firms.

Of course one cannot adopt a 'one size fits all' approach, this has just been my observation with the firms that I have applied for.

 

[LawfulRust00]

EVERSHEDS AC LONDON!

 

[tc_hopeful]

Just found a couple massive typos in the work experience section of my Shearman app.... kinda gutted as I was quite keen on the firm but I guess I should have proof-read more carefully....

 

[mads_g]

Anyone know who we should address the Wedlake bell cover letter to?

'Graduate Recruitment Department' according to Lawcareers.net

 

[JD]

EVERSHEDS AC LONDON!

Congrats when did you do the VI?

 

[LawfulRust00]

Congrats when did you do the VI?

January 18

 

[A92167!8]

January 18

Congrats! When are the Acs?