TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[cherry777]

Akin Gump PFO

 

[law12345]

I also received an offer - they called me 2 days after my AC. They did call in the morning so I'm assuming they try to review candidates the day after the ac. Hope this helps!

Thank you!

 

[AK105]

For those of you who have done the CMS AC, I know that there was a case study. I’m not asking for much information, but can I at least know what did that case study involve. I’m not obviously asking for the topic or anything. All I want to know is did it involve a PowerPoint, presenting a word document that you had to write up etc.

 

[lawyer256]

Does anyone know the dates of Cleary's summer vac scheme?

 

[Adrian_S]

Does anyone know the dates of Cleary's summer vac scheme?

Yep, they are holding two summer vacation schemes. The first will be held between 19 June - 30 June and the second will take place between 3 July - 14 July.

 

[lawyer256]

Anyone know when Orrick are holding their summer vacation scheme?

 

[Ald]

has anyone who’s doing Cleary AC on Monday had any info about timings / structure ?

 

[Arf1309]

Anyone else had trouble accessing the Simmons + Simmons online assessment? Works fine on my phone but can't get past the loading screen on my laptop

 

[alex2202]

Did you have to sit a test after you submitted the application?

No I didn't, did you? I'm just hoping it won't be a surprise on the day or something! But hopefully they won't be that mean

 

[F99]

Called GR yesterday, and they said we should see an update today.

I think our PFOs are en route but really don't know why. I did my VI back in November, and at a law fair I was told that VIs are screened by third-party agencies, and everyone passes the benchmark will get an AC

I worked as an Intern for Clyde in their oversea-offices so I pretty much like the firm, but their recruitment process is really unclear and exhausting.

Really? That’s strange as I emailed them this morning and they said we would hear within the next couple of weeks... do you/anyone know the actual dates of the ACs? I’d say if they told you that you would hear today that’s probably a good sign for you!

 

[NMA]

Could anyone give me advice for Akin Gump's TI?

 

[lik0401]

Just got a Goodwin interview - hour long on zoom!

Does anyone know if this is the final stage of the application, or if there is an AC after? I'm slightly confused as the website says something about a written task, but I haven't heard anything about that from Goodwin directly - is the written test the next stage post-interview (if successful)?

 

[lw2000]

Looking for some guidance - is it okay to mention a legal job I'm starting in 2 weeks on my cover letter? Its not a vacation scheme or anything, just thought it would show some commitment to the law but I can't really talk about what it involves yet so would it be okay to mention it in passing in the introduction/about me bit?

 

[Shi]

Really? That’s strange as I emailed them this morning and they said we would hear within the next couple of weeks... do you/anyone know the actual dates of the ACs? I’d say if they told you that you would hear today that’s probably a good sign for you!

I got an email last week saying 'The Graduate Recruitment team are currently in the process of screening applications.


As a reminder, if you are successful you will be invited to an Assessment Centre. This will take place either on 7th or 9th February 2023.


Please ensure you will be available on these dates.'

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Looking for some guidance - is it okay to mention a legal job I'm starting in 2 weeks on my cover letter? Its not a vacation scheme or anything, just thought it would show some commitment to the law but I can't really talk about what it involves yet so would it be okay to mention it in passing in the introduction/about me bit?

Yes, it is fine to reference it briefly.

 

[S87]

Guys, do you know how long should Cleary's cover letter be?

 

[readylawyer1]

Could anyone give me advice for Akin Gump's TI?

It's a really chill and standard TI, so really know the classics 'why you', 'why Akin' and 'why law', I would have a few questions prepared to ask at the end (keeping in mind who is leading your interview - so if it's grad rec ask questions that a grad rec person could answer). With me there were no follow-up questions, so I would say pay attention to the question and answer fully.

 

[lawyering]

I got an email last week saying 'The Graduate Recruitment team are currently in the process of screening applications.


As a reminder, if you are successful you will be invited to an Assessment Centre. This will take place either on 7th or 9th February 2023.


Please ensure you will be available on these dates.'

Is this for Spring?

Just interested to understand why they say ‘as a reminder’ because nothing on their website seems to indicate that these are their AC dates. For Spring and Summer it just says February/March 2023 !

 

[Highnumberofapplicants]

Does anyone know the average response time for Gibson Dunn post second stage interview?

 

[Shi]

Is this for Spring?

Just interested to understand why they say ‘as a reminder’ because nothing on their website seems to indicate that these are their AC dates. For Spring and Summer it just says February/March 2023 !

Yes & I also have no ide why they say that. This is the first time they confirm their AC dates.