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

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aspiringlawyer123_

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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.
 

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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
 

TCApp2021

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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)?
 

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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)?
When going through an M&A case study, it would be good to also have a think about the law firm practice areas as that would trigger your memory into thinking about what other issues could impact the deal besides the ones you're told about. For example, if you remember the competition team, you will consider whether the deal would be stopped by the competition regulations, or if you remember the real estate team, you could think about how the deal could impact assets

And then from that, if you recognise legal issues, you should also present legal solutions and that's when you can bring in the law firm especially if you're acting as if you already work there at the firm by saying something along the lines of and "X firm's real estate team would be able to assist in Y capacity"
 

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    When going through an M&A case study, it would be good to also have a think about the law firm practice areas as that would trigger your memory into thinking about what other issues could impact the deal besides the ones you're told about. For example, if you remember the competition team, you will consider whether the deal would be stopped by the competition regulations, or if you remember the real estate team, you could think about how the deal could impact assets

    And then from that, if you recognise legal issues, you should also present legal solutions and that's when you can bring in the law firm especially if you're acting as if you already work there at the firm by saying something along the lines of and "X firm's real estate team would be able to assist in Y capacity"
    this is really good advice here! :)
     

    RoughWood

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    My AC isnt until the 16th and was the last slot I had available to book for. I would assume that they will shortlist once they are all complete but I will ask when I have the opportunity so will let you know
     

    Abii

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    Anyone who has done it, do you know when we might hear back? I forgot to ask!

    My AC isnt until the 16th and was the last slot I had available to book for. I would assume that they will shortlist once they are all complete but I will ask when I have the opportunity so will let you know
    Last slot available that I could book for london was the 17th so again I would assume after then.
     
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