TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[imdeded]

has anyone completed the latham and watkins behavioural assessment before? just got the email and the description seems a bit vague. thanks!

it's honestly just common sense, logic and emotional intelligence questions, it's not really something you need to prepare for so don't worry

 

[kab]

I thought Latham were non-rolling?

They are. The assessment is automatic and apps are only reviewed after the deadline

 

[futuretraineecity]

Has anyone else not heard from CMS post WG?

 

[B A]

They are. The assessment is automatic and apps are only reviewed after the deadline

Ah okay, thank you for the clarification.

 

[law23]

Congrats!!! May I ask when did you submit the VI? TIA

Hi, I was fast tracked due to completing FS last year, so I didn't do a VI this application cycle. Today was official confirmation of fast track and booking a date

 

[Favour]

Did anyone hear back from gowling?

 

[sxw517]

Is it for the Spring scheme or Summer?

Spring

 

[readylawyer1]

Does anyone know who the Training Principle is at Davis Polk? It says we should address the cover letter to them but I cant seem to find their name.

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Does anyone know who the Training Principle is at Davis Polk? It says we should address the cover letter to them but I cant seem to find their name.

Emily Lawrence and Eloise Greenberry were HR and recruitment at the open day but I am not sure who/which of them is the training principle.

EDIT: Dan Hirschovits - Partner & Training Principal

 

[readylawyer1]

Emily Lawrence and Eloise Greenberry were HR and recruitment at the open day but I am not sure who/which of them is the training principle.

EDIT: Dan Hirschovits - Partner & Training Principal

Thank youu!

 

[Erik_Birinyi]

Did anyone receive Hogan Lovells Lift Off outcome yet?

 

[cyberjaz1116]

Hi, I was fast tracked due to completing FS last year, so I didn't do a VI this application cycle. Today was official confirmation of fast track and booking a date

Thank you so much best of luck to you for AC x

 

[lawstudent0303]

Hi! Does anyone know how long HSF takes to reach out about the outcome of your SJT following app? x

 

[B A]

Hi! Does anyone know how long HSF takes to reach out about the outcome of your SJT following app? x

I did my test yesterday and received the outcome today

 

[anisha1811]

Has anyone else not heard from CMS post WG?

I haven't and I did my WG on the 28th

 

[WAL007]

Ok I just submitted my summer vac app for HL and in one of my vac scheme work experience, I made the following typo - "2 years, In 2022," . I should have typed in instead of In. Can anyone tell me if this is going to impact the overall prospect of my app being considered and whether I could change it? I am not sure how to use Vantage, seems very confusing as it did not allow me to preview the app.

 

[Erik_Birinyi]

Does anyone know what to expect for Willkie video interview (II)? I know that I will get four questions. Are these the same for everyone?

 

[B A]

Does anyone know what to expect for Willkie video interview (II)? I know that I will get four questions. Are these the same for everyone?

Hi, can I ask when you submitted your application and when you received your VI invite?

 

[Phoebe123451]

@Phoebe123451 congrats on your vac scheme! I hope it goes wonderfully for you- when is it?

Linking some posts below to help you get an idea of what work you'll encounter and how to be successful at the conversion interview-

• Typical vac scheme tasks (thread)
• Conversion interview advice by George
• Conversion interview advice by Dheepa
• Types of vac scheme tasks by Anon08

Hi Avni! Sorry for the late reply - I've been doing it this week!! Thank you for the help

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

For the question “What are the top five skills you believe a trainee needs to be a successful commercial lawyer and why”, do I need to include examples of me showing those skills?

No - there is no need to do this.