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

[TcApp97]

For those invited to CC's AC for the 2023 Training Contract, are you able to/have you booked an interview slot for the w/c 17 Jan? I was only able to book for w/c 10 Jan but would prefer booking in later (Though, I think 2024 and IGNITE may take place during the weeks after).

I was only able to book for w/c 10 Jan as well. Definitely not ideal as I have exams during that week as well!

 

[bibss]

Reed Smith VI !!! 😍🥰 First time ever I get some positive news

 

[Anoned]

Just received the Reed Smith vi invite as well! Sorry if this a silly question but if the deadline is three days from now, does that mean Sunday is the last day we can complete it?

I've emailed to ask, will let you know if I hear back.

 

[elizabeth_98]

I've emailed to ask, will let you know if I hear back.

Thank you so much!

 

[BM99]

CC 2024 AC!!!

 

[hhh]

Does anyone have a list of strengths-based type of interview questions? Always get a bit confused as to how it differs from competency ones

I would also love to have this list, if anyone has some advice on strengths based interviews please PM me

 

[hellovacschemes]

Slaughter and May interview invite + Reed Smith VI !!

 

[A M]

CC 2024 AC!!!

Congratulations!!!
When did you apply and when did you get your WGT Report?

 

[BM99]

Congratulations!!!
When did you apply and when did you get your WGT Report?

Thanks!!! I applied on Dec 5 and got my report on Dec 8.

 

[deckoking123]

Reed Smith VI and Akin WG invite! Really positive week tbh

 

[lawful_neutral216]

CC 2024 AC as well! My first ever AC can't believe it

 

[BM99]

CC 2024 AC as well! My first ever AC can't believe it

Same here! My first ever AC!

 

[Parsorandini]

That second Reed Smith email got me teased thinking it was another VI for a different firm 🥲

 

[George Maxwell]

I would also love to have this list, if anyone has some advice on strengths based interviews please PM me

Hi @hhh,

Welcome to the forum! I look forward to hearing more from on here 🚀. It is always great to see new members posting!

In answer to your question, myself, @Jessica Booker and @AvniD provided some advice on strength-based questions here.

I would also recommend checking out TCLA's question bank (as Avni linked in her post I link to) which will allow you to see the types of questions to expect and to practice (as this really is the secret to successful interviewing!).

Do tag me and/or the rest of the team if you would like any further help or guidance!

 

[George Maxwell]

Slaughter and May interview invite + Reed Smith VI !!

congrats. same here. i love how far in advance we have to prepare. will be my first ever AC

Same here! My first ever AC!

Congratulations @hellovacschemes (this name made me laugh 😅 ), @jellybelly and @machingkiubrian1234!

Do reach out if you would like any help/guidance in advance of your ACs. Definitely check out @Jacob Miller's articles as a start.

I interviewed with Slaughters and so did @AvniD so very happy to help on that front if you would like 👊

 

[AspiringSol]

For those invited to CC's AC for the 2023 Training Contract, are you able to/have you booked an interview slot for the w/c 17 Jan? I was only able to book for w/c 10 Jan but would prefer booking in later (Though, I think 2024 and IGNITE may take place during the weeks after).

ah yeah im confused bc on the website said that interviews start w/c 17th and 24th ! im quite nervous now cos i have exams the weeks before so probably wont have much time to prepare for CC grrr

 

[BM99]

Would love to have some guidance in regards to CC AC @George Maxwell @Jessica Booker, or others who have been in their AC before!

 

[Anoned]

Thank you so much!

Hey, you should have gotten another email, if not then they've confirmed that deadline is Sunday 11:59pm.

 

[kmax301]

Anyone else whose CC application has not even been updated?

 

[Peanut]

Reed Smith PFO after SJT. I can't seem to pass the SJT for any firm. I've spent so much time on my application so it's really disheartening that something arbitrary like the SJT stops me from being looked at holistically. Does the SJT really mean anything anyway? Like, the values are always wrong for me and shouldn't I be able to learn on the job anyway?

I'm with you. Can't ever seem to pass the SJT. I agree, the Reed Smith PFO after the SJT is particularly brutal considering it was based on 8 questions alone. Could have done that 20 minute test before spending hours on the application and save us the trouble.