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

[SR99]

Does anyone know if the Hogan Lovells winter vs deadline is genuinely extended or if it’s an error with their application system?

Its been extended to midday today

 

[Miki3999]

I am going to take it in the morning and this is scaring me lol. Is it very intense?

Yeah I found it a bit intense

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Awards are only one way to measure success (and not always a good way), but this might give you some indication:

Chambers Latin America Awards 2020 - Chambers and Partners | Researching Outstanding Lawyers Globally | chambers.com

Thank you! Very helpful!

 

[M777]

Anyone else heard back NRF winter vac?

 

[Tcapplicant]

Anyone hear from Clearly post app for WVS and Dechert post tests for WVS?

 

[bibss]

Yeah I found it a bit intense

I completed it around an hour ago and I found it quite intense as well. Well, I got an email saying my application is now under review so we’ll see. 🙂

 

[Jimjamz]

Has anyone got a response yet from Linklaters regarding Winter vac scheme??

 

[George Maxwell]

Thank you, @IzzyAn_na and @OB! I read over mine after @George Maxwell ’s reply to me and can definitely see room for improvement so I’ll edit mine but stick to the same topics generally.

I once heard them say they don’t mind NRF if properly defined at the start - so “…Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) …” - but they dislike being referred to as Norton Rose and really bristle if Fulbright is spelled incorrectly, like with two l’s.

Hi @Veep9,

Firstly, I am really happy to hear that you found my reply useful 😇 and glad to hear that you are able to develop and make your application even stronger than last time!

Secondly, I always referred to the articles in Chambers Student (NRF's article is here), which are approved (by the firm) before publication. If a firm is referred to in a particular way in Chambers Student, for example, NRF in this case, then I took it as safe to do so in my application to that firm. I do agree though, I would not refer to NRF as Norton Rose. It might suggest that you were unaware of their merger with Fulbright & Jaworski in 2013.

Best of luck with the NRF application too. It is a fantastic firm!

 

[layk]

Does anyone know if Latham & Watkin's SJT is given to those who have passed the application round or if it's automatically sent to everyone who applied?

 

[sakaesr99]

Just been invited to the Burges Salmon assessment centre . Has anyone done this before or got any advice for the day?

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Does anyone know if Latham & Watkin's SJT is given to those who have passed the application round or if it's automatically sent to everyone who applied?

Literally my question haha!

Does anyone have any tips or info on the SJT?

 

[PirateShip]

Does anyone know if Latham & Watkin's SJT is given to those who have passed the application round or if it's automatically sent to everyone who applied?

Literally my question haha!

Does anyone have any tips or info on the SJT?

Are you referring to the behavioral assessment? If so, it's automatic as I got issued mine within minutes of applying. It's not really the type of thing you can prepare for besides reading about the core competencies the firm is looking for.

 

[AvniD]

Just been invited to the Burges Salmon assessment centre . Has anyone done this before or got any advice for the day?

Congratulations! 🥳

My top tip would be to read up on all the different stages of the assessment centre so you know exactly what you'll be asked to do on the day. Once you've done this, prepare accordingly and practice answers to three key questions: why you, why this firm and why commercial law. If you have solid, evidenced answers to these three questions then one can usually answer other questions with confidence too. And lastly, try to relax and enjoy the process on the day! It can be really high-pressure, but it's crucial to maintain your calm, focus on one stage at a time and not fixate on any mistakes/errors that you may make.

Let me know if you have any specific areas of the assessment centre that you require advice on and I'll be happy to provide my thoughts!

All the best!

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Are you referring to the behavioral assessment? If so, it's automatic as I got issued mine within minutes of applying. It's not really the type of thing you can prepare for besides reading about the core competencies the firm is looking for.

Ah thank you!

Do you know what type of questions they are? The email says "preference-type" questions. I have no clue what those are lol :S

 

[sakaesr99]

Congratulations! 🥳

My top tip would be to read up on all the different stages of the assessment centre so you know exactly what you'll be asked to do on the day. Once you've done this, prepare accordingly and practice answers to three key questions: why you, why this firm and why commercial law. If you have solid, evidenced answers to these three questions then one can usually answer other questions with confidence too. And lastly, try to relax and enjoy the process on the day! It can be really high-pressure, but it's crucial to maintain your calm, focus on one stage at a time and not fixate on any mistakes/errors that you may make.

Let me know if you have any specific areas of the assessment centre that you require advice on and I'll be happy to provide my thoughts!

All the best!

Thanks so much for the reply and all the great tips, will do!

 

[PirateShip]

Ah thank you!

Do you know what type of questions they are? The email says "preference-type" questions. I have no clue what those are lol :S

Just your standard multiple choice scenario questions ("you've been asked to be a part of a project..."), as well as preference questions ("I prefer to work alone/in groups").

 

[ZaraB]

VI invitation for the Bristows IP workshop! 🥳 would be grateful for any tips/advice!

 

[bibss]

Has anyone got a response yet from Linklaters regarding Winter vac scheme??

In my opinion, it’s probably going to be a rejection if we don’t hear anything by the end of the week 😅

 

[AvniD]

Thanks so much for the reply and all the great tips, will do!

No problem at all! 😊 I hope it goes really well 🤞

 

[Koinuuu]

In my opinion, it’s probably going to be a rejection if we don’t hear anything by the end of the week 😅

I wouldn't be so sure honestly! Their application deadline has consistently been the 14th of October in the past, as it was this year, and some people in previous years have had AC invites as late as the 15th IIRC. I just follow a policy of no news is good news! 🤣