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

[YUKI1201]

Hey @YUKI1201,

If you would like more generic VI advice, let me know and I can point you towards some of TCLA's resources for VIs in general.

In terms of W&C VI tips, my advice (based on doing the VI in 2021) would be to consider the firm's overall global strategy, be comfortable talking about the three whys and consider some basic competence questions!

I hope that helps 💪

Thank you George!! 🥰

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Fieldfisher 2023 direct TC AC invite!

 

[legalgyal100]

Is it appropriate to email Grad Rec after a VI? I only ask because I have a time limit to accept another offer and I want to know if I have been progressed to the next stage after VI ? Would appreciate your thoughts, esp since I did the VI a week ago .

 

[Legalmel_99]

Waiting nervously for someone to get an AC at the gateley office I applied to😅😅

 

[John Travoni]

London

What were your scores from your report ??

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Does anyone know how long firms generally take to send over the written offer for a VS following the phone call?

Mine took a few days!

 

[SOAS22]

Charles Russell Speechlys have said they are still considering applications and they ‘hope to notify you with the outcome within the next few weeks’

 

[S87]

Hi guys?
I am applying for a mentorship programme and I am struggling to answer why I want to take part in the programme.

 

[ellek]

White & Case VI - appreciate any tips! 🥰

Hi! Congrats do you mind me asking when you applied for and if this is for spring or summer?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Just received a final stage interview invite with Travers- its on Wednesday (1 hr with GR Partner). Could someone please share how best to prepare for this format.

Congrats! Did they email or call you?

 

[OreoShake]

Still no news from HFW. Seems like a rejection. 🤕🤣

 

[TCG]

Fieldfisher 2023 direct TC AC invite

Congrats!!!! Which office???

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

White & Case VI - appreciate any tips! 🥰

I did the VI for the summer scheme and so my advice is to prepare for basic competency questions and have good knowledge of the firm. I was asked 2 competency questions & one question about the firm. Good luck!

 

[ssolicitorz]

Mayer Brown AC!

 

[George Maxwell]

Hi! Does anyone have any tips for HSF's AC?

Hey @Crystal86,

First of all, huge congratulations for being progressed to the AC at HSF. I loved my interview (it was one of the best interview that I did when I was applying and I am still in touch with my interviewer I enjoyed it so much!).

In terms of tips, this post includes my approach to ACs in general. @James Carrabino's post here is also fantastic and is definitely worth a read (check out his post about dealing with nerves prior to your AC if appropriate too).

For HSF-specific tips, this and this post should be helpful (although the second is more about how I found the experience so perhaps is less useful than the first!). I would also highly recommend Jake Schogger's Training Contract Handbook as well as Watson's Daily for brushing up on your commercial awareness. Neville provided some fantastic advice in some posts too (1., 2., 3., 4., 5.)

Please do let me know if I can be of any further help!

Hi guys!

Any recommendations for Watson Glaser practice resources, apart from Assessment Day/JobTestPrep/the lawyers portal?

I requested for the evaluation report from law firms and I seem to be doing okay in the arguments and assumptions sections but very poorly in 'drawing conclusions'. Because the test reports do not tell you how much you get in each section, I can't even tell which section of the conclusions sections I am messing up (most likely to be inferences though 😖)

Hey @VS513,

TCLA's Beating the Watson Glaser Test course is fantastic. It was developed by Joe Mallet independently (I actually purchased it when I was applying) and really benefitted from it.

Is it appropriate to email Grad Rec after a VI? I only ask because I have a time limit to accept another offer and I want to know if I have been progressed to the next stage after VI ? Would appreciate your thoughts, esp since I did the VI a week ago .

Hey @legalgyal100,

I don't think you have anything to lose honestly. Jess may disagree with me on this, but if it were me, and I was keen to find out to make the best decision for my future career, I would definitely email to ask! 🔥

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Congrats!!!! Which office???

London

 

[Jessica Booker]

Should you expect a response to you emailing a firm to accept a vac scheme offer and sending them your completed personal details form? I sent my response about a week ago and haven’t had a reply so was wondering whether that’s normal or should I ask them whether they received my email?

Quite normal for them to not reply.

 

[B A]

Got an invite to Mayer Brown's AC (group task and fact find task) today - If anyone has done these before or has any interview/vs experience with Mayer Brown please let me know if you would be willing to have a chat!

 

[ssolicitorz]

Got an invite to Mayer Brown's AC (group task and fact find task) today - If anyone has done these before or has any interview/vs experience with Mayer Brown please let me know if you would be willing to have a chat!

Same here!

 

[legalgyal100]

Is it appropriate to email Grad Rec after a VI? I only ask because I have a time limit to accept another offer and I want to know if I have been progressed to the next stage after VI ? Would appreciate your thoughts, esp since I did the VI a week ago .

@Jessica Booker Would really appreciate your view on this