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

[GXA123]

A one page cover letter + interview

Is there a critical thinking test or anything before the interview?

 

[GXA123]

Is Hogan Lovells WG automatic or not?

 

[S87]

Is Hogan Lovells WG automatic or not?

not

 

[AvniD]

Hey all,

This is one of CMS's application questions: 'Focusing on one of CMS’s sectors, what opportunities have arisen in the ‘new ways of working’ and current business climate?'

Is there a dedicated list of the firm's sectors? I can't seem to find a concrete list.

I found this - https://cms.law/en/cze/cms-job-opportunities/working-for-cms/experienced-lawyers/sector-groups - but it is for the Czech Republic office.

I've also found this - 'The firm is recognised for its sector excellence and focus in consumer products; energy; financial institutions; hotels & leisure; infrastructure & projects; life sciences & healthcare; real estate; and technology, media & telecommunications.' - but this from Chamber Student Guide, and I'm looking for something directly from their website.

I think if you go to their website you will find sector focuses listed together with their practice areas under 'expertise'.

 

[N.9]

No, if you pass they review the scores with the app to decide whether to invite you to AC

 

[GXA123]

Does anyone know if Irwin is rolling? I couldn't find anything online

 

[S87]

Does anyone know if Irwin is rolling? I couldn't find anything online

They strongly recommend to send your app sooner rather than later. They are not strictly rolling but they are telling you to hurry up otherwise you are out!

 

[M1999]

What does the Clyde and co assessment entail? Is it a video interview?

 

[ScrappyDoo]

What is slaughter and may application process?

Hey it’s a CV (one page) and a cover letter (also one page) and then you complete an interview with a partner, also a written exercise. Let me know if you need further assistance, as I recently secured an offer with them. Happy to help

 

[GXA123]

Hey it’s a CV (one page) and a cover letter (also one page) and then you complete an interview with a partner, also a written exercise. Let me know if you need further assistance, as I recently secured an offer with them. Happy to help

Thank you so much! and congrats <3 is it for the current cycle or previous ?

 

[N.9]

Hey it’s a CV (one page) and a cover letter (also one page) and then you complete an interview with a partner, also a written exercise. Let me know if you need further assistance, as I recently secured an offer with them. Happy to help

Hi there. Sorry to ‘interrupt’ haha, but can you help me with CV cutting? I’m finding it incredibly difficult to cut down my already as-concise-as-possible 2 page CV down to 1.

What do you recommend keeping as essential and what do you think can be cut? I’m weary of losing extra curricular s in case they think I have no hobbies etc, but don’t think I can cut work experiences out!!

 

[JM1998]

Did anyone get confirmation of completing the Watson Glaser for NRF? I’ve just completed it and it said close the page, but haven’t got an email to confirm and the link still takes me to the registration page?

 

[ScrappyDoo]

Thank you so much! and congrats <3 is it for the current cycle or previous ?

Current I believe the format is the same like the previous cycles!

 

[ScrappyDoo]

Hi there. Sorry to ‘interrupt’ haha, but can you help me with CV cutting? I’m finding it incredibly difficult to cut down my already as-concise-as-possible 2 page CV down to 1.

What do you recommend keeping as essential and what do you think can be cut? I’m weary of losing extra curricular s in case they think I have no hobbies etc, but don’t think I can cut work experiences out!!

Yeah sure! I’ll PM you

 

[N.9]

Yeah sure! I’ll PM you

Thanks so much!

 

[YUKI1201]

Hi! For those who have applied to A&O, how long did it take them to inform you the outcome of SJT?

 

[Rob93]

Hey it’s a CV (one page) and a cover letter (also one page) and then you complete an interview with a partner, also a written exercise. Let me know if you need further assistance, as I recently secured an offer with them. Happy to help

Wish I'd seen this sooner, I *just* submitted and my CV is about a page and a half. Ah well, fingers crossed. What was the interview like?

 

[Shaz]

Wish I'd seen this sooner, I *just* submitted and my CV is about a page and a half. Ah well, fingers crossed. What was the interview like?

I thought so too. I've already received a PFO from S&M but their page seems to suggest a 2 page CV is fine:

Apply

International law firm advising on some of the most complex, high profile and groundbreaking matters for clients across the globe.

www.slaughterandmay.com

 

[S87]

Wish I'd seen this sooner, I *just* submitted and my CV is about a page and a half. Ah well, fingers crossed. What was the interview like?

CV is no more than 2 sides of A4..From S&M website

 

[ScrappyDoo]

Wish I'd seen this sooner, I *just* submitted and my CV is about a page and a half. Ah well, fingers crossed. What was the interview like?

You don’t need to worry at all, they do allow the CV to be a page and a bit. I know someone who was also successful did a page and a half. Good luck