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

[Lumree]

Anyone had news from Cooley?

 

[JadeWadey01]

Anyone had news from Cooley?

Nothing yet

 

[LBT99]

Stephenson Harwood interview invite!

 

[GXA123]

Stephenson Harwood interview invite!

congrats! when did u do your tests?

 

[LBT99]

congrats! when did u do your tests?

Last Thursday

 

[LS_1998]

not really a vacation scheme, but did anyone do a Legal & General internship? Or did their video interview?

I did the process last year and got to the final 3 candidates if you want any insight?

 

[RP]

DWF AC Manchester office!

 

[vv99]

DWF AC Manchester office!

Got an invite too! Would appreciate any tips as this is my first AC!

 

[Misty Meanor]

Hi guys! I just got the Winston & Strawn interview! Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare/the structure of the interview? There doesn't seem to be a lot of info on them online.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Same but not holding my breath

Yes and am not too concerned if I get a rejection from them.

 

[SCN]

Hey everyone, just saw on the forum that a few people have NRF ACs coming up, feel free to drop me a PM as I've recently done their AC!

 

[legalgemma]

hi team, hoping for some advice / a pick me up.

just had a brutal post-VI rejection from my top choice law firm, and have an exam starting in an hour. does anyone have any tips on how to quickly sort my mindset out so i don't screw the exam?

 

[S87]

hi team, hoping for some advice / a pick me up.

just had a brutal post-VI rejection from my top choice law firm, and have an exam starting in an hour. does anyone have any tips on how to quickly sort my mindset out so i don't screw the exam?

Go for a walk and enjoy a flat white. Rejections stink but are not meant to be forever..I was rejected 3 times before landing my current role!
Believe that things will come to you at your best time and can transform them into the most unbelievable experience.

 

[lisa0410]

Has anyone ever seen/heard of associates switching practice areas after they're qualified? Probably more so within the same field e.g. M&A to capital markets, as opposed to a drastic change like M&A to arbitration. Do you qualify as a solicitor generally, or as a solicitor in a specific practice area? I feel like the idea of staying in one area for the rest of my career is daunting, what if I don't like it anymore lol

My sister was a shipping lawyer (4 years PQE) and then became a family lawyer! I also have a colleague who was a family lawyer and switched to employment law when she was 2 years PQE). So it is possible

 

[Adrian_S]

hi team, hoping for some advice / a pick me up.

just had a brutal post-VI rejection from my top choice law firm, and have an exam starting in an hour. does anyone have any tips on how to quickly sort my mindset out so i don't screw the exam?

Music really helps me! There’s also strong evidence that it can calm us and heighten positive emotions

Listen to something that makes you feel like the boss sauce that you are!

 

[gdelle]

hi team, hoping for some advice / a pick me up.

just had a brutal post-VI rejection from my top choice law firm, and have an exam starting in an hour. does anyone have any tips on how to quickly sort my mindset out so i don't screw the exam?

Very cheesy, but if you are the kind of person who has some go-to music... that could help when pressed for time? Found that it still works recently myself after not using it since my more athletic days - quickly pushes me into a more positive, "fighting" mood!

Edit: had not seen Adrian_S's reply when I posted. Looks like music is a strong contender.

 

[ap28]

Before you start answering a question, think of the role you assumed in your team. Were you a listener, a leader, someone who challenged others to think of better solutions, someone who drew up a vision or was better at executing it etc.

Once you've understood the role you were in, move on to stating the context in which you were working in a team (group project at school/work, competition etc.) ➡️ explain your task and role ➡️ walk the reader through your process in executing your tasks (why you chose to do something, what worked and what didn't, what you didn't when something didn't work etc.)➡️ summarise both the outcome of your individual efforts and the overall outcome for the team.

I hope this helps!

This is exactly the type of guidance I was looking for, thank you so much!

 

[corplaw123]

Anyone know how long Gibson tend to take to get back to you following a second-stage interview?

 

[H12345678]

DWF AC! Any tips are welcomed please it’ll be my first one!!

 

[Sfernan21]

Anyone know how long Gibson tend to take to get back to you following a second-stage interview?

I heard within two hours. Best of luck!