TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[dd13]

Milbank AC people - do you reckon the WG deadline is midnight (aka practically tonight) or tomorrow 23.59?

 

[SCM]

Does anyone have any tips for the article part of the Slaughters interview? I know that they usually get an opinion piece from the times, guardian, or FT, but if anyone has any useful resources on how I should go about preparing for these and analysing the articles, that would be very helpful.

Hi Jack - I did this interview for the TC last year. I think one of the best tips I’ve heard is, for each topic (e.g., ESG, Big Tech, etc.), to read a selection of articles from a variety of sources such as the Times, Guardian, Observer, etc.

This should help you to understand and formulate different opinions. I’d also recommend summarising the articles and presenting these summaries out loud.

Hope that helps!

 

[NMA]

Does anyone have any tips for the article part of the Slaughters interview? I know that they usually get an opinion piece from the times, guardian, or FT, but if anyone has any useful resources on how I should go about preparing for these and analysing the articles, that would be very helpful.

They'll always play devil's advocate and find weaknesses in your argument. They're mostly looking for how well you articulate yourself especially in defending your viewpoint, i.e. don't always immediately agree with them if they disagree with you because it makes you sound less convincing. obvs know when to concede if you start waffling

 

[Sarah T]

Has anyone heard from:
Simmons post tests for summer vac
Reed Smith post VI
IM post VI
Linklaters post WG for direct TC London
Asking for a friend too.

 

[candyfloss4534]

Has anyone heard from:
Simmons post tests for summer vac
Reed Smith post VI
IM post VI
Linklaters post WG for direct TC London
Asking for a friend too.

I got pfo'ed from Simmons a few days ago, so no news is probs good news. Haven't heard back from Reed Smith but they did say they would take 4 weeks to get back to us post VI

 

[Sarah T]

I got pfo'ed from Simmons a few days ago, so no news is probs good news. Haven't heard back from Reed Smith but they did say they would take 4 weeks to get back to us post VI

I am sorry to hear Simmons I am sure mine is probably on the way. All the best for your other applications and Reed Smith!

 

[Untilwinter]

I got pfo'ed from Simmons a few days ago, so no news is probs good news. Haven't heard back from Reed Smith but they did say they would take 4 weeks to get back to us post VI

Sorry about the news. Hope you hear back from Reed Smith soon. May I ask when did you complete the VI for SS?

 

[imdeded]

Does anybody know if Kirkland's AC involves an interview on the day or do you get invited to a separate final partner interview after AC? I've heard conflicting sources so would appreciate any insight!

 

[Abb333yyy]

Anyone got any tips for Slaughter and May Interview, I've got it next week. Would be very much appreciated.

In my TC interview I was asked about things on my CV such as academics, my work experience, why I had chosen certain modules and random questions like what were the five remedies for a breach of contract. I also had to read through a newspaper article before and discuss it with one of the partners. I felt challenged in an encouraging way and found the discussion very interesting. Also make sure to ask insightful questions at the end but also build on what you've discussed. I asked very basic questions that I'd prepped beforehand and felt kind of stupid asking them after having such an in-depth discussion about the energy sector and who was responsible for its shift to more eco friendly policies. Most of all enjoy it and try and feel relatively at ease. My positive feedback was that I came across very personable and engaging. Good luck!

 

[EliteWhovian]

Since I am not hearing back from a lot of firms, is it worth applying to a bunch more firms that have later deadlines?

At the same time though, I don't want to be bombarded with tests and acs :/

 

[candyfloss4534]

Sorry about the news. Hope you hear back from Reed Smith soon. May I ask when did you complete the VI for SS?

Jan 10 for SS, heard back from them Jan 16 w PFO! No worries haha, knew it was coming (I was terrible at the Maths section and my report was too average). Hope you get good news!

 

[Uniknownx]

Kennedys SJT - got feedback. Awaiting for INT stage

 

[corporatebarbie12345]

does anyone actually know when the CMS Academy takes place? Like what dates

Hi I am the Cambridge CMS Ambassador this year and I was told by grad rec that it'd be the first 3 weeks in July starting from Monday 3rd July!

 

[corporatebarbie12345]

Does anyone know the dates for the Summer CMS Academy? I have to select preferred dates for another VS application and I don't want them to clash! This is assuming I get both haha

Hi! I am a current ambassador and grad rec told me that the scheme would be for 3 weeks starting on the 3rd July! Hope that helps

 

[mdoeslaw]

In my TC interview I was asked about things on my CV such as academics, my work experience, why I had chosen certain modules and random questions like what were the five remedies for a breach of contract. I also had to read through a newspaper article before and discuss it with one of the partners. I felt challenged in an encouraging way and found the discussion very interesting. Also make sure to ask insightful questions at the end but also build on what you've discussed. I asked very basic questions that I'd prepped beforehand and felt kind of stupid asking them after having such an in-depth discussion about the energy sector and who was responsible for its shift to more eco friendly policies. Most of all enjoy it and try and feel relatively at ease. My positive feedback was that I came across very personable and engaging. Good luck!

do you remember what topic the article was based around?

 

[bhbuygu]

Has anyone heard back from Dentons post-VI? If so, how long did it take to hear back? (Summer)

 

[Seabird15]

Can anybody recommend any virtual events/workshops they've attended which you feel has helped with your applications, both in terms of how to make them stand out but also, to add to the "detail any events you've attended" section? Alternatively any in-person events that were really useful?TIA!

any Bright Network workshops or events, they’ve really helped me (although I know some people who say it hasn’t for them). I did both banking + commercial law, which helped me to explain why I ended up landing on commercial law

legal cheek runs a few events! I usually just turn my email notifications on and sign up for ones that interest me. They’ve been more helpful for explaining terms rather than showing interest in a firm, but if you can show interest in their practice areas, that translates well for the firm also.

in the detail any events bit, sometimes I even include commercial awareness podcasts, sometimes ones that have included different people from law firms. I feel this has helped alot.

 

[Jaysen]

Hey everyone,

Next Monday between 2:30pm and 7:30pm, I'll be running free 45 minute mock interviews with five candidates.

It'll be pretty hard as I'll try to simulate a law firm interview the best I can. I'll use the last 10 minutes to give you feedback on how to improve your interview performance.

I'm running these as I'm trying to better understand the biggest pain points facing candidates in law firm interviews ahead of our first cohort of the TCLA Academy (w/c 6 February). I realise the best way to do this is to carry out a series of mock interviews and see it first hand.

To enter, simply complete this form and five people will be selected: https://lnkd.in/eDyz8jFQ.

You can select a competency or case study interview, as you prefer.

Thanks!

 

[dalia66]

Has anyone still not heard back from SullCrom?? Lol

 

[Jessica Booker]

do you remember what topic the article was based around?

Just a reminder that we ask that the TCLA community does not share specific information in the forums about things like case studies/article interviews.

This specific information can often undermine the firm's recruitment processes where candidates are more informed on what topic to prepare for.

Here is a reminder of what we deem is ok to share and what we would request is not shared. You can find the full terms of the forum here: (1) Terms and rules | The Corporate Law Academy Forum