TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[lila12]

ashurst interview! would appreciate any advice!

 

[traineedreamer]

Has anyone received the test for DLA piper - is it a automatic invite or do they screen our applications first?

I haven't applied yet, but I was in a talk with the Early Careers Recruiter, so I asked for you and they're sent automatically. Typically every Friday

 

[mk506]

Any updates on Hogan Lovells Winter Vacation Scheme post WG?

 

[BM99]

Any updates on Hogan Lovells Winter Vacation Scheme post WG?

Sorry can I ask how long does it take for you to receive the WG? Is it automatic?

 

[mk506]

Sorry can I ask how long does it take for you to receive the WG? Is it automatic?

I got it a couple of hours after applying. Three days to complete. Hope that helps.

 

[kokothemagicdragon]

Has anyone received the test for DLA piper - is it a automatic invite or do they screen our applications first?

I received it I think automatically and took the WG test and haven't heard anything since.

 

[E_3919]

Has anyone had White & Case Winter VS update yet?

 

[rose888]

ashurst interview!

 

[WAL007]

I haven't applied yet, but I was in a talk with the Early Careers Recruiter, so I asked for you and they're sent automatically. Typically every Friday

Many thanks. Appreciate the help!

 

[Adrian_S]

Anyone who did the Jones Day winter vac interview, did they mention when they’d get back to us?

 

[mckelly]

Anyone hear back for Linklaters Open Day?

 

[AvniD]

Slight confuson over Skadden's application question: "Why are you applying to a training contract at Skadden and why do you believe you are suited to the firm" 300 word max. I feel this is similar to the A&O question that was brought up at some point, where it was unclear if it was asking why commercial law, why the firm (clients and practice areas) or why specifically their training (small intake, seat rotatione etc.)

Any advice on how to answer this? And what is the best way to split this answer up; 150 words on the first part and 150 word on why im suited to the firm (linking my skills and experiences back to the firm)?

The way I'd approach this question is by doing the 50-50 split in word count and picking two headlining reasons for why you're applying to a TC at Skadden and why you're suited to the firm each.

For why the TC at Skadden, I'd almost pick one reason for what stands out about the TC to you and one reason for what stands out about the firm to you and ensure ➡️ that you back this up with grounded evidence of how you know this things matter to you (maybe through open days. a webinar, a recruitment event etc) and ➡️ why they are important to you and your career.

For why you're well suited to the firm, I'd look through their trainee competencies and pick those that you believe you possess ➡️explain how you have come to possess this competency ➡️and what impact it can have in your work at the firm (align it with the firm's values, business strategy etc.)

 

[futuretrainee7]

Any updates on Hogan Lovells Winter Vacation Scheme post WG?

I did the WG on the 16th, still haven’t heard back yet. Slightly worried now

 

[BM99]

Linklaters AC! Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Hi may I ask when did you apply?

 

[Sc924]

Any updates on Hogan Lovells Winter Vacation Scheme post WG?

I have an AC in November - but I did apply quite early

 

[laubedusixjuin]

Anyone heard anything from Travers Smith or Covington & Burling's winter vac schemes?

 

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

Anyone hear anything back from A&O for winter vac scheme?

 

[coucou]

Hi may I ask when did you apply?

I applied on 05/10/2022 and completed the WG on 10/10/2022

 

[refy]

Linklaters AC! Any advice would be greatly appreciated

congrats!! do you know your Capp competencies/ WG percentile?

 

[kokothemagicdragon]

Yep, go

Anyone hear anything back from A&O for winter vac scheme?

rejected about a week back post passing SJT.