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

[John Travoni]

Hill Dickinson pfo, made it further last year so clearly my skills are regressing 😂

Was this post WG?

 

[RachelLouise22]

Was this post WG?

Yes, for TC! I’ve been applying for two different cities and every single one for Manchester has been pfo after pfo, I’m convinced the city is cursed for me

 

[John Travoni]

Yes, for TC! I’ve been applying for two different cities and every single one for Manchester has been pfo after pfo, I’m convinced the city is cursed for me

I recently just heard for the next stage which is the VI which is on zoom with a member of the GR.

 

[letmeintolaw]

What is psychometric testing? Does this men’s Watson glasser or no

 

[Rob93]

If anyone’s done the Vinson & Elkins interview and feels like they could help me out, I’d be grateful to chat. Never had an interview before and feel a bit nervous about what I’m getting myself into. Any help appreciated.

Through to interview at V&E? Huge congrats!

 

[Kubed]

Do the Travers recruitment team really not review all the apps Asil Ahmad? Where did you hear that if you don't mind me asking

For what it's worth, there was speculation last year on the forum that they don't review all apps. But that's all it was, speculation - based on the wording of an email the grad rec team had sent out. I'm under the impression that they do review all apps but only send out rejections in bulk at the end, which would make sense given how long they take to get back to people and the fact they don't have assessments to filter people out.

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Does anyone know the main differences between Goodwin & Cooley’s strengths?

 

[Adrian_S]

Through to interview at V&E? Huge congrats!

thank you, friend! nervous af but going in like…

 

[mol3026]

Does anyone know if the BBC Level 7 Graduate Legal Apprenticeship is running this year? Can't find anything about applying, only the advert from last year.

 

[Abii]

Does anyone know if the BBC Level 7 Graduate Legal Apprenticeship is running this year? Can't find anything about applying, only the advert from last year.

Previously the legal trainee programme which was a traditional training contract hired every other year.

 

[mol3026]

Previously the legal trainee programme which was a traditional training contract hired every other year.

Ah I see probably the same then! Thank you

 

[Frankiette]

Got an AC invite for Taylor Wessing on Wednesday! Its my first AC so if anyone had any tips/advice I'd really appreciate it

hey I have an AC with them coming up, do you have any tips from your experience ?? Hope it went well

 

[Jooooopp7]

has anyone heard post AC from TW??

 

[Embo]

Does anyone who’s had their in-person interview and presentation with V&E have any tips? I’ve only ever had one interview before and I’m super nervous

 

[Homer]

Does anyone who’s had their in-person interview and presentation with V&E have any tips? I’ve only ever had one interview before and I’m super nervous

would also be very interested in hearing any tips for the interview.

 

[Han.louise]

Hey all, has anyone received an offer for OC's Bristol office VS? I know people who have had post-AC rejections but haven't heard of any acceptances thus far 🤨

I received an offer yesterday via email

 

[LawfulRust00]

If you make an error in a pre-employment screening form for a VS but swiftly reach out to the provider to rectify this, is this fine ie are providers generally flexible and understanding about this?

The provider is performing the checks on behalf of the firm.

 

[Rob93]

If you make an error in a pre-employment screening form for a VS but swiftly reach out to the provider to rectify this, is this fine ie are providers generally flexible and understanding about this?

The provider is performing the checks on behalf of the firm.

This shouldn't be a huge deal - I've had screeners simply be unable to verify things (as an international man of mystery) and they've either dropped or just asked me to sign something attesting that it's true

 

[Jessica Booker]

If you make an error in a pre-employment screening form for a VS but swiftly reach out to the provider to rectify this, is this fine ie are providers generally flexible and understanding about this?

The provider is performing the checks on behalf of the firm.

This is not an issue - mistakes happen.

If the mistake is made on your application and the details you send the the reference check company, they will probably want to understand why this mistake was made twice. The severity of the mistake (eg presenting a week’s) work experience as a year’s may cause more problems in these instances though.

 

[AvniD]

Guys what do you usually ask to an associate of a firm where you want to apply to? I have the opportunity to have a chat tomorrow.

I don't mean to give you generic advice but I would just chat about something from the naturally flow of the conversation. You can begin by asking them what a typical day looks like for them, what attracted them to the firm, what their biggest challenges of working as a lawyer are, what makes the look forward to working at the firm- the list really is endless- and take it from there. if you have any specific questions that you think an Associate would be best placed to answer, you could go for them too.