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

[Asil Ahmad]

Does anyone have squire patton boggs’ application questions please?

Skill question and 200 words in why this firm combined with why commercial law.

 

[ap28]

Does the Irwin Mitchell VI include motivational questions such as why commercial law and why IM, or does it revolve strictly around strengths?

 

[GXA123]

Does the Irwin Mitchell VI include motivational questions such as why commercial law and why IM, or does it revolve strictly around strengths?

both

 

[Asil Ahmad]

For the question discussing a commercial issue if it does not say anything about linking it to us should you still discuss how it will affect that firm's M&A department or is it okay to not link it back to how it will affect the firm.

 

[GK8997]

Weil AC 🤩

Quite shocked I thought I bombed that VI!

Congrats! I've got my TC at Weil so feel free to PM me if you have any questions! Best of luck!

 

[21wajsz]

CMS AC Invite! Was so worried because there were so many technical issues with my VI (they had to ask me to re-record my questions) and definitely was quite rambly!

If someone could give some insight on what I should expect, I would be incredibly grateful!

For some context in case anyone is wondering, I completed the VI on 13th December (This was after I was told to re-record as well!).

 

[OB]

Has anyone heard from RPC post-WG?

 

[AlRJ]

For those who applied to Taylor Wessing from the 10th December, have you received the GBA link?

Thanks!

 

[starbright]

Just been sent the WG for Freshfields!! Does anyone know if it is timed or not?

Thanks!

 

[GXA123]

Just been sent the WG for Freshfields!! Does anyone know if it is timed or not?

Thanks!

is it automatic or not?

 

[hopefullylaw2000]

Just been sent the WG for Freshfields!! Does anyone know if it is timed or not?

Thanks!

Hi is this for the summer scheme?

 

[starbright]

is it automatic or not?

I have no idea but I don't think so as the email said my application has been shortlisted for the next stage?

 

[starbright]

Hi is this for the summer scheme?

Hi, yes it is for the summer scheme! I submitted my application on Monday so quite a quick turn around.

 

[hopefullylaw2000]

Hi, yes it is for the summer scheme! I submitted my application on Monday so quite a quick turn around.

Thats amazing well done and good luck !

 

[AP2000]

Hey! If anyone here has completed more than 3 A levels, how do you list your subjects in law firm applications? I submitted an application a few days ago and listed only my top 3 A level grades, leaving behind 2 results. Is that okay and if not, how serious of a mistake is it?

 

[M1999]

in ADDLESHAWs last question about ‘anything more you would like to add to support your application’ can I leave it blank? It’s not compulsory like the others and I’m not sure what it’s asking and don’t really want to repeat myself? If I have no extenuating circumstances I’m not really sure what to put

 

[AAA_a]

Any advice/experience with the NRF telephone interview? Thanks!!

 

[lawstress]

Just a quick question, I have a VI to do for Clyde and Co. If it says I have until the 7th January to complete it, does that mean I can do it on the 7th or no? Thanks!

 

[LEL]

Hey! If anyone here has completed more than 3 A levels, how do you list your subjects in law firm applications? I submitted an application a few days ago and listed only my top 3 A level grades, leaving behind 2 results. Is that okay and if not, how serious of a mistake is it?

Hi, you should always list all your grades! I just click the option to add another result and put mine in order of highest grades to lowest

 

[RkRk0681]

in ADDLESHAWs last question about ‘anything more you would like to add to support your application’ can I leave it blank? It’s not compulsory like the others and I’m not sure what it’s asking and don’t really want to repeat myself? If I have no extenuating circumstances I’m not really sure what to put

In my opinion, It's good not to leave it blank so long as you have something worthwhile to talk about. There was a similar question in the CMS app and I used to talk about when I was assigned a difficult task at work, how I went about tackling it, and what the outcome was. Since it isn't compulsory, I probably wouldn't spend too much time on it though.