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

[ellwilsen]

Just heard back on the AS CAC results! Made it to Quarter-Finals

Have you received the booking link yet?

 

[anxiouslawyer]

Have you received the booking link yet?

Nope, no link yet

 

[S87]

Have you received the booking link yet?

Nope with their speed maybe tomorrow?

 

[AvniD]

Ashurst AC invite! Didn't even consider it after the revelian games lol. Does anyone have any tips/advice for this? I’ve found written exercises difficult in the past so would be really grateful for any guidance! ☺️

Congratulations! 🥳

You get a limited amount of time (usually 30 minutes) to prepare for the case study, so it's really important to use a logical structure to present your thoughts. You can use whichever structure you like but generally try to get at least the following covered-

• Summarise the case study- what is it talking about?
• Go through the concerns you've identified
• Provide possible solutions to address your concerns (do this point-by-point if you like)

You may get things wrong, which is alright because you're not supposed to know everything a practising solicitor does. The point is to acknowledge what you don't know, recover quickly and calmly, and work with the people interviewing you to resolve the issues raised in your discussion of the case study.

For the interview, ensure that you practice motivation and competency questions really well (you can find a lot of these here from the 2019 application cycle- https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/175-training-contract-interview-questions-2/), and go over a few commercial topics that you have followed closely over the past few months so that you can talk about them if the need arises.

Lastly, try to enjoy the process! I know that an AC can be really high-pressure, but you have worked hard and deserve the opportunity to appreciate your efforts and perseverance ☺️

Wishing you the best!

Avni

 

[dangelataher]

PFO from Slaughter & May. Looks like they’re getting back to people!

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Just got an invite to interview at White and Case. Completed video interview on Monday.

 

[jennifer]

PFO from Slaughter & May. Looks like they’re getting back to people!

Sorry to hear when did you apply?

 

[xxangelxx]

Hey, do you mind me asking how long it was until you heard back after you completed your WG?

Sure- around 3 hours

 

[Ambs123]

I sent them an email to add some info to my app and they said they’d add it on. So it doesn’t sound like they’re finished!

Thanks for letting me know! Maybe there's still hope :S

 

[11_v_2887]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from W&C after VI? I did mine on the 18th but still haven't heard anything, and have seen a few people on this forum say they have gotten interviews. Do I interpret this as a rejection?

 

[PM2021]

Has anyone received a PFO from Travers Smith yet? I have received no mails until now.

 

[IzzyAn_na]

Just got an invite to HSF Winter AC! However, the only available date is in 3 days from now - is that normal?

I had the offer on Thursday and Monday was my only free slot as well but I managed to grab a slot for the 9th when someone dropped out- otherwise it was such a quick turnaround to get a train and accommodation! (As well as preparing for the interview itself!)

 

[Kareena]

does signing up for virtual events held by the firm (that is open to everyone) and not attending put you on their black list?

I don't know if grad rec makes a note of people who join or don't?

 

[futuretraineecity]

Anyone know if all the Simmons tests & VI have to be sat at the same time? Or can we do the VI at a different time to the rest?

 

[Jessica Booker]

does signing up for virtual events held by the firm (that is open to everyone) and not attending put you on their black list?

I don't know if grad rec makes a note of people who join or don't?

No. They may make a note of it but they haven't really got the time to cross-reference this data when reviewing applications and even if they did, there is a risk of inaccuracy.

 

[S87]

Anyone know if all the Simmons tests & VI have to be sat at the same time? Or can we do the VI at a different time to the rest?

I was wondering the same thing

 

[GXA123]

I had the offer on Thursday and Monday was my only free slot as well but I managed to grab a slot for the 9th when someone dropped out- otherwise it was such a quick turnaround to get a train and accommodation! (As well as preparing for the interview itself!)

are the AC not held virtually?

 

[Aminata]

Congrats, thats great news! sorry to ask, but do you mind saying when you applied? i just need to know if its a PFO for me 😅

Thank you! I applied on 09/10/21 ☺️

 

[OB]

Anyone know if all the Simmons tests & VI have to be sat at the same time? Or can we do the VI at a different time to the rest?

Written task and VI are taken at the same time. Verbal and logical reasoning tests are both separate.

 

[N.9]

Hi there. I'm always a bit stumped by the question of 'tell us about an achievement of importance to you' - I never quite know what they are looking for. Is it the impressiveness of the accolade or what you value as an achievement?? A mixture? Something else?

Does anyone have any examples they wouldn't mind sharing so I can get more of an idea, please?