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

[gigglingsquid]

In case anyone was wondering- Just emailed Sidley and they said that they're still in the process of reviewing feedback and will get in touch as soon as possible

 

[Law1099]

AG GR contacted me last Tuesday to say that my VI answers were incomplete as no sound can be heard. I’ve called them multiple times and emailed them with no response. Any advice as to what else I can do?

Email Fiona Powell she responded to me

 

[CF12345]

What are the main differences between a case study interview and a scenario-based interview?

 

[djqb]

What are the main differences between a case study interview and a scenario-based interview?

A case study interview will (most likely) be commercial in nature. E.g.: you will be given a pack of documents to analyse about whether a company should pursue a certain acquisition or raise finance by a certain means, etc. Then you'll be asked to make a presentation on your findings, which will be followed by an interview on the same.

A scenario-based interview will most likely involve situational questions. E.g.: "Your colleague is struggling to finish a task that is due for an important transaction . . . but you are quite busy yourself . . . what would you do in this case?" - these types of questions.

See @emilyrose99's response below for scenario based questions!

 

[koshka]

has anyone else still not heard back from simmons post doing VI/WE in early Jan?

 

[emilyrose99]

A case study interview will (most likely) be commercial in nature. E.g.: you will be given a pack of documents to analyse about whether a company should pursue a certain acquisition or raise finance by a certain means, etc. Then you'll be asked to make a presentation on your findings, which will be followed by an interview on the same.

A scenario-based interview will most likely involve situational questions. E.g.: "Your colleague is struggling to finish a task that is due for an important transaction . . . but you are quite busy yourself . . . what would you do in this case?" - these types of questions.

I agree with you on the case study, I think the scenario is quite different though.

My understanding of scenario based interviews is you will be presented with some background e.g. business x wants to diversify into y industry - how do you go about doing this? And then you end up having a chat and going down all these different avenues, more of a discussion than the case study-style presentation/interview

Thats what I understand from speaking with people anyway

 

[Scandi]

Hello!

Anyone here had any experience with Charles Russell Speechlys' first-stage pre-recorded VI? I would strongly appreciate any tips 😀

Feel free to DM me!

Best

 

[Lumree]

Hello!

Anyone here had any experience with Charles Russell Speechlys' first-stage pre-recorded VI? I would strongly appreciate any tips 😀

Feel free to DM me!

Best

Congrats on hearing back! Did you apply for the VS or direct TC?

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

I agree with you on the case study, I think the scenario is quite different though.

My understanding of scenario based interviews are you will be presented with some background e.g. business x wants to diversify into y industry - how do you go about looking for a target? And then you end up having a chat and going down all these different avenues, more of a discussion than the case study-style presentation/interview

Thats what I understand from speaking with people anyway

I agree I think the “your colleague is slacking what do you do” is situational based.

In my experience, scenario is a discussion of what you would do in business scenario. Then case study is information given, read it and present it/write up about it.

But it’s worth doing research on the firm to see what their scenario interview is specifically.

 

[djqb]

I agree with you on the case study, I think the scenario is quite different though.

My understanding of scenario based interviews are you will be presented with some background e.g. business x wants to diversify into y industry - how do you go about looking for a target? And then you end up having a chat and going down all these different avenues, more of a discussion than the case study-style presentation/interview

Thats what I understand from speaking with people anyway

I agree I think the “your colleague is slacking what do you do” is situational based.

In my experience, scenario is a discussion of what you would do in business scenario. Then case study is information given, read it and present it/write up about it.

But it’s worth doing research on the firm to see what their scenario interview is specifically.

Yes guys I agree - and my apologies I seem to have confused scenario-based questions with situational questions

 

[sakaesr99]

did grad recruitment reply? also so so confused and have my AC with them

yeah it's just a commercial exercise and watson glaser to start

 

[captainhilts]

I’ve been waiting over 3 weeks😬

Ahhh same !!! Driving me crazy...I thought firms usually get back to you within a week or two max

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

Ahhh same !!! Driving me crazy...I thought firms usually get back to you within a week or two max

Honestly same haha I’m constantly checking my emails or waiting for the phone to ring! Fingers crossed we will hear soon

 

[Hummus town]

Has anyone heard back from PMC for summer vac scheme

 

[Hummus town]

Has anyone heard back from PMC for summer vac scheme

Post application

 

[user0102]

Those who did AC at Linklaters earlier this week, has anyone heard back yet?

 

[KBLAW]

Anyone heard from willkie post written exercise?

 

[S87]

Did anyone apply to Arnold Porter and shed a light on them?

 

[Adrian_S]

Did anyone apply to Arnold Porter and shed a light on them?

Yep! They’re swell - I would recommend getting in touch with grad recruitment. I did and they set up a one on one call with me. It was really helpful in getting to learn about the firm and its culture.

 

[TCApp2021]

For M&A case studies should we just focus on the client/parties directly engaged in the transaction or do we need to bring in the law firm somehow (where the law firm listed in the case study scenario is not fictional but the firm you are applying to)?