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

[M777]

11 days is not a long time especially if you have to complete any assessments after submitting an application.

If you haven’t heard 4 weeks before the scheme starts, then it is less likely (but not impossible) that you aren’t being taken forward.

Thank you!

Regarding the second point, is that because firms generally tend to contact unsuccessful candidates first and then reach out to successful ones closer to the vac scheme start date? Though I appreciate it varies firm by firm

 

[jamesfp]

From those who took the White & Case VI last week (Monday 1st Nov to Friday 5th Nov) - has anyone heard back yet about ACs? (for the Winter VS)

I've done my VI last Friday and have not heard back...

 

[letmeintolaw]

Can anyone recommend a CV template for applications?

 

[letmeintolaw]

Hi, do you mind me asking where you found this? I can only find the page that says applications for 2021 have closed, I can’t find the link for the current/upcoming app cycle

Application Process - Government Legal Department

www.gld-qualified.co.uk

on this web page

 

[ZaraB]

Am I missing something or does Mayer Brown only ask the following question on their application: 'Please use this section to tell us about any academic or non academic achievements and interests not covered elsewhere in this application.' I saw a reference to a cover letter in their FAQ so I am a little confused.

 

[S87]

Am I missing something or does Mayer Brown only ask the following question on their application: 'Please use this section to tell us about any academic or non academic achievements and interests not covered elsewhere in this application.' I saw a reference to a cover letter in their FAQ so I am a little confused.

I attended an event where the GR said that they were going to change their application process

 

[Imababysolicitor]

I attended an event where the GR said that they were going to change their application process

Did they mention what they were changing it to? It still says app > tests > telephone interview > AC, on their website

 

[S87]

Did they mention what they were changing it to? It still says app > tests > telephone interview > AC, on their website

They did not go into details

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you!

Regarding the second point, is that because firms generally tend to contact unsuccessful candidates first and then reach out to successful ones closer to the vac scheme start date? Though I appreciate it varies firm by firm

No - the four weeks is just a bit of a deadline firms will often have to get the onboarding process complete and everything set up. It’s difficult to arrange things with less than 4 weeks notice.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can anyone recommend a CV template for applications?

CV templates

CV

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[LS12]

Can anyone recommend a CV template for applications?

If you message me privately I’m happy to outline the structure of mine

 

[Rachael.Elisa]

Hi, has anyone completed Gateley's interactive assessment? If so, do you have any tips or is there anything that I can prepare for in advance? This is my first cycle and I've not done an assessment of this nature before.

Also, I assume this assessment is part of the initial stage as I only submitted my written application this morning.

Thanks!

 

[psr23]

Application Process - Government Legal Department

www.gld-qualified.co.uk

on this web page

I’m not sure if that’s for qualified lawyers! I can’t find details of when their training contract applications open for this cycle 🤔 might be in the summer

 

[OB]

I’m not sure if that’s for qualified lawyers! I can’t find details of when their training contract applications open for this cycle 🤔 might be in the summer

I think I remember in previous cycles that it opens quite late into the cycle!

 

[John Travoni]

Hi, has anyone completed Gateley's interactive assessment? If so, do you have any tips or is there anything that I can prepare for in advance? This is my first cycle and I've not done an assessment of this nature before.

Also, I assume this assessment is part of the initial stage as I only submitted my written application this morning.

Thanks!

Did you apply for the summer vacation scheme?
im confused bc on their website, it says they do not recruit on a rolling basis as all applications will be reviewed after the deadline

 

[Rachael.Elisa]

Did you apply for the summer vacation scheme?
im confused bc on their website, it says they do not recruit on a rolling basis as all applications will be reviewed after the deadline

Yes I did, I submitted the application this morning then received the assessment invite about an hour ago. That's what's making me think that the assessment is automatically sent to everyone who submits as part of the initial application process. I'm not sure though!

 

[Hele25]

If anyone needs a laugh I full on (in the middle of providing other *very good (not) answers to Clyde and Co VI), trailed off groaning as I failed to answer a question correctly, rambled and then ran out of time. I also caught a look at myself and was bugg eyed and panicked 😂😂😂😂😂 oh well- PFO incoming. Lol

 

[gg332dd]

NRF PFO, pre-WG

 

[PirateShip]

If anyone needs a laugh I full on (in the middle of proving other very good answers to Clyde and Co VI), trailed off and groaned as I failed to answer correctly, rambled and then ran out of time. I also caught a look at myself and was bugg eyed and panicked 😂😂😂😂😂 oh well- PFO incoming. Lol

There's something incredibly unnatural about VIs. I'm a relatively confident speaker in person, but with VIs I basically melt. I'm beginning to think the trick to succeeding at them is to avoid overpreparing and try and forget you're recording yourself.

 

[Ooshmate]

Has anyone heard back from Weil Gotshal Manges on the OD on the 17th?