TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[samni]

How do you identify a firm's competitors?

I think it's easiest to split it by things like location (no. offices, office strengths), practice areas (check Chambers for Tier 1 rankings in each area the firm is top ranked in), and then maybe initiatives (if they're involved heavily in legal-tech etc). I've always answered breaking it down into these sections as I think it makes it clearer in what respects the other firms are considered competitors rather than naming the firms first

 

[RB2022]

I think it's easiest to split it by things like location (no. offices, office strengths), practice areas (check Chambers for Tier 1 rankings in each area the firm is top ranked in), and then maybe initiatives (if they're involved heavily in legal-tech etc). I've always answered breaking it down into these sections as I think it makes it clearer in what respects the other firms are considered competitors rather than naming the firms first

Thanks a lot! Very helpful stuff 😊

 

[HarmonyN]

Hi everyone.
So I got invited to write a WGT for CMS, I'm wondering if anyone knows if the test is timed.
Thanks in advance.

 

[ssolicitorz]

A&O PFO on a weekend.... sheeeesh didn't expect to be slaughtered on the holy sunday

 

[Seabird15]

does anyone know if for Cleary's VS application, whether the academic transcript they are requesting that you upload is for your A-Level results or University? I've managed to get my uni transcript but I can't get hold of my A-Level ones, since I was never given them in digital format only paper format ( and I don't know where they are :s ). Thanks in advance

 

[futuretraineecity]

For the CMS question about opportunities/challenges facing one of its key sectors, which sectors do these include? Chambers students says the firm focuses on five key sectors, but I can’t find any narrowed down list on its website so not sure which one to focus on.

 

[pfoapplicant]

Hi guys - Does anyone know whether Simmons & Simmons's interactive blended assessment is timed?

 

[futuretraineecity]

Hi guys - Does anyone know whether Simmons & Simmons's interactive blended assessment is timed?

No it’s not timed

 

[HarmonyN]

For the CMS question about opportunities/challenges facing one of its key sectors, which sectors do these include? Chambers students says the firm focuses on five key sectors, but I can’t find any narrowed down list on its website so not sure which one to focus on.

Looking at it's website it stated that there are 7 sectors.

Sector Groups

Sector groupsUnderstanding the industries in which our clients work is crucial when it comes to effective legal advice. Our specialised industry teams illustrate...

cms.law

Not sure if this helps. I did although choose a sector from the list on the site.

 

[futuretraineecity]

Looking at it's website it stated that there are 7 sectors.

Sector Groups

Sector groupsUnderstanding the industries in which our clients work is crucial when it comes to effective legal advice. Our specialised industry teams illustrate...

cms.law

Not sure if this helps. I did although choose a sector from the list on the site.

Thank you! I think it’s just the word ‘key’ that’s been throwing me off🤣

 

[BM99]

Has anyone applied to HL's Lift Off Program? I have applied for more than 10 days but still haven't received the WG test

 

[Donuttime]

Has anyone recieved an AC for Linkslaters Winter vac scheme?

 

[pfoapplicant]

No it’s not timed

Thank you so much for your reply! You wouldn't happen to remember how long candidates given to answer questions on the interview part?

 

[Jessica Booker]

For the CMS question about opportunities/challenges facing one of its key sectors, which sectors do these include? Chambers students says the firm focuses on five key sectors, but I can’t find any narrowed down list on its website so not sure which one to focus on.

I think it’s seven sectors, but here they are:

 

[futuretraineecity]

Thank you so much for your reply! You wouldn't happen to remember how long candidates given to answer questions on the interview part?

I’m not 100% sure sorry, maybe 90s?

 

[Dwight]

Travers Smith WVS:
- green tick = applied and interview invite
- thumbs up = applied but no response at all
- cross = applied and received rejection email

 

[LoveAspireLAW]

Hi everyone.
So I got invited to write a WGT for CMS, I'm wondering if anyone knows if the test is timed.
Thanks in advance.

was wondering this too, does anyone know?

 

[John Travoni]

Hi, yes got through to test stage but literally only heard this morning!

How did you find it?

 

[keepmewherethelightis]

Hi! Sorry if this is a stupid question - What practice areas/teams in a law firm are involved at different stages of setting up/operating an energy power plant? For example - Project Finance for raising funds, regulatory for the licenses and approvals, etc. Thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi! Sorry if this is a stupid question - What practice areas/teams in a law firm are involved at different stages of setting up/operating an energy power plant? For example - Project Finance for raising funds, regulatory for the licenses and approvals, etc. Thanks!

I'd expect real estate and tax to be involved given land will need to be bought or leased and that there are likely to be some processes that can make the investment more tax efficient, especially if it is across jurisdictions.