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

[OB]

Totally agree. I think the only way to get clarity on this is to send them a direct email. I know that A&O for the past 5 years at least have recruited on a rolling basis so I'd be surprised if they changed their strategy.

It could be that some opps are recruited on a rolling basis and some aren't ?

I was pretty certain they were rolling and it even says so like on your link but for the winter vac scheme. But I was at a Legal Cheek webinar last week and a member of grad rec actually said winter vac was non-rolling! I was super confused but have noticed it's not generally on their website anymore about rolling, just the line when you click apply. I've also noticed no one has heard yet if they've passed the SJT which is normally straightaway. So still up in the air really. Wish I could've sat on my app a bit more if I knew it wasn't rolling!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Guys is it okay to mention HSF instead of Herbert Smith Freehills in the application answer.

 

[ZaraB]

Guys is it okay to mention HSF instead of Herbert Smith Freehills in the application answer.

I have done this, at first in the application I state Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and then continue to say HSF throughout.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I have done this, at first in the application I state Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and then continue to say HSF throughout.

Thank you for this and will do that.

 

[BeGrateful.101]

Guys is it just me or Hogan lovells haven‘t opened up their applications.

 

[BeGrateful.101]

When I click on apply for hogan lovells it says deadlines have passed

Hogan Lovells International LLP Online Application Form

 

[Jessica Booker]

Guys is it okay to mention HSF instead of Herbert Smith Freehills in the application answer.

I would go with the full name in the first instance and then put HSF in brackets and then use HSF from then on.

 

[Jessica Booker]

When I click on apply for hogan lovells it says deadlines have passed

Hogan Lovells International LLP Online Application Form

More than likely hasn’t opened yet.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I would go with the full name in the first instance and then put HSF in brackets and then use HSF from then on.

Thank you very much for this.

 

[justanotherlawstudent]

They're rolling - got this in the application acknowledgment email for an open day View attachment 3558

Thank you so much

 

[corplaw0702]

Are you supposed to get WG automatically after submitting the online application for DLA Piper?

 

[LEL]

Are you supposed to get WG automatically after submitting the online application for DLA Piper?

No it's been a while for me - I think someone said they're sending them out at the end of the month.

 

[S87]

Guys is it okay to mention HSF instead of Herbert Smith Freehills in the application answer.

Yes, they confirmed it last year during an insight day I attended. I hope it helps

 

[S87]

Am I going crazy or VS deadlines are around the corner?

 

[M777]

Am I going crazy or VS deadlines are around the corner?

Not going crazy! A lot of the VS deadlines have very tight windows as well- seeing lots of firms opening on october 1st and closing by the end of october

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Guys is it okay to mention HSF instead of Herbert Smith Freehills in the application answer.

Yep!

I always use the rule that if the firm brands themselves with a certain acronym, then I can use that without explaining it.

For example, I'd say "I want to apply to HSF because..." - because that's an acronym used by HSF in all their firm branding.
I wouldn't say "I want to apply to Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) because...".

I wouldn't say "I want to apply to FBD because..." - because this isn't an acronym used by Freshfields.

Cover Letters, where you're judged more on your sentence structure and prose, I'd probably do what was suggested above ^:
"I want to apply to Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) because..."

 

[hopefullawyer101]

Anyone have any tips for the Simmons & Simmons SJT. I did it last year and found it one of the worst ones yet. I know that having a list of competencies the firm looks for and remaining consistent in your answers are key but just interested to see if anyone has any further tips?

 

[MizM]

The HSF application includes the following question:

Why are you interested in pursuing a career at Herbert Smith Freehills? (300 words)

Does this also encapsulate the 'why law' question or should I just focus on HSF?

Thank you!

 

[Jessica Booker]

The HSF application includes the following question:

Why are you interested in pursuing a career at Herbert Smith Freehills? (300 words)

Does this also encapsulate the 'why law' question or should I just focus on HSF?

Thank you!

I’d just focus on why HSF based on the word count you have.

 

[S87]

The HSF application includes the following question:

Why are you interested in pursuing a career at Herbert Smith Freehills? (300 words)

Does this also encapsulate the 'why law' question or should I just focus on HSF?

Thank you!

Hey,

Personal opinion, I do not think the question is asking why law, it is simple asking why you are interested in a career at HSF? Practice areas, deals, type of tc structure, people you met or culture and so on.