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

[Rob93]

Has anyone gotten a PFO for Links WVS yet?

 

[GXA123]

I emailed grad recruitment for my WG test invite (HL) nobody responded to me! does anyone have their number or what to do. I applied on the 31st October

 

[MN]

I think you should mention something in the lines "my adaptable communication will allow me to address clients needs and further both their commercial and legal concerns"

Many thanks for this!

 

[kat_]

Has anyone heard back from EY? past job simulation stage?

 

[M777]

Anyone heard from shearman yet?

 

[hopefullylaw2000]

If I havent heard back from HSF two days post AC should I assume rejection? I know every one says they get back the next day but I haven't heard anything and when I asked during the AC they said they would let us know ASAP so unsure whether to email to ask an update?

 

[ps123]

bird & bird video interview

 

[SCN]

Hi everyone!

Hope you are all well.

I am currently looking at the second question on the Allen and Overy application form for the Summer Vacation Scheme. The first question is:

'Please describe the key learnings/skills you’ve gained through work experience, positions of responsibility, personal experience or extracurricular activities'. (250 words).

The first question seems straightforward.

However, I am unsure how to interpret the second following question: ‘Outline how you would apply these skills to the trainee role at A&O, in order to be successful'.

This is probably an obvious question, but I somewhat feel I am repeating a lot of what I have said in the first.

Many thanks for your help

Hi, I'm also working on the A&O app too! I guess for the first question, you would say "I did [X experience] and learnt [Y skill]" but for the second question, you'd say "I would then use [Y skill] as a trainee when doing [Z trainee tasks] or [Y skill] is vital as a trainee because of [123 reasons]"... I wouldn't take my word for it though and if anyone approached it different please let me know since I'm also curious how you would answer the question

Also, for the first question, how have you structured it? Does it make more sense to talk about three different experiences and cram in as many skills learnt as possible or just focus on three main skills and use the STAR technique?

 

[MillyWills]

If I havent heard back from HSF two days post AC should I assume rejection? I know every one says they get back the next day but I haven't heard anything and when I asked during the AC they said they would let us know ASAP so unsure whether to email to ask an update?

Lol, no, don’t assume rejection 😩

 

[GXA123]

Lol, no, don’t assume rejection 😩

after one Ac, the firm said they will get back to me after the weekend. And responded two weeks later to everyone. Hopefully you are alright.

 

[psr23]

Has anyone heard back from EY? past job simulation stage?

I had an email from them earlier to say they were reviewing my application and will get back to me soon. Not sure if that’s a good thing or not!

 

[MN]

Hi, I'm also working on the A&O app too! I guess for the first question, you would say "I did [X experience] and learnt [Y skill]" but for the second question, you'd say "I would then use [Y skill] as a trainee when doing [Z trainee tasks] or [Y skill] is vital as a trainee because of [123 reasons]"... I wouldn't take my word for it though and if anyone approached it different please let me know since I'm also curious how you would answer the question

Also, for the first question, how have you structured it? Does it make more sense to talk about three different experiences and cram in as many skills learnt as possible or just focus on three main skills and use the STAR technique?

Thank you for your reply! I have discussed 4 skills, with evidence, which may be too much looking back on it now. I didn’t use the STAR technique completely as I didn’t think there was enough words!

 

[GOI983]

If I havent heard back from HSF two days post AC should I assume rejection? I know every one says they get back the next day but I haven't heard anything and when I asked during the AC they said they would let us know ASAP so unsure whether to email to ask an update?

I applied for the spring VS with HSF and just completed the test. How long does it take for them to let you know whether you met the bench mark? I am super worried that I went over time by 1-2 mins. However, my report looks positive and I think I did well on the verbal reasoning, not sure on the SJT though...

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

PFO from Cleary's Winter Vacation Scheme (received yesterday)

 

[IceFloe]

PFO from Burges Salmon...but I didn't apply or submit an application in the first place?! I guess they felt like I needed reminding of the fact I suck 😂

 

[OB]

PFO from Burges Salmon...but I didn't apply or submit an application in the first place?! I guess they felt like I needed reminding of the fact I suck 😂

Haha so did I 😅

 

[tc.la.vs]

Has anyone heard who submitted their winter vac scheme application close to the deadline for hogan lovells heard back yet??? i know my WG percentile but found that out last week and have yet to hear anything...

same for me

 

[kat_]

PFO from Burges Salmon...but I didn't apply or submit an application in the first place?! I guess they felt like I needed reminding of the fact I suck 😂

I received that too 🤣

 

[tt_xo]

Does anyone know how you save your details to 'MyLocker' for ApplyLaw?

 

[I.Like.UFOs.Not.PFOs]

Does anyone know how you save your details to 'MyLocker' for ApplyLaw?

Hi! So I think you have to login/register here:

Apply4Law Online Application Form

to fill in your details. When starting new forms for Apply4Law, you should be able to link your locker to automatically fill in your education details etc.😊