TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Ambs123]

I didn’t get to finish SPB’s written response. Honestly it was way too fast and I’m so annoyed ugh

 

[Ambs123]

How many words did you have to write and how long did you get?

Idk how many characters, but it’s 3 mins to type your answer. The reason I didn’t finish was because I ran out of characters

 

[H12345678]

Has anyone completed the DWF VI yet and would be willing to shed some light on the types of Qs asked?

 

[commerciallawyer2910]

Has anyone heard from Reed Smith about AC?

 

[WAL007]

Hi everyone, does anyone know what seats are being offering by Jones Day to its trainees? I would also be grateful if someone here who has done a interview at JD can provide tips and hints in preparing for a interview?

 

[daisy_yawn]

Hi everyone, does anyone know what seats are being offering by Jones Day to its trainees? I would also be grateful if someone here who has done a interview at JD can provide tips and hints in preparing for a interview?

Jones Day have a non rotational system so no seats You pick up work by walking the floors

 

[hanz123]

Has anyone completed Gateley's interactive assessment?

 

[potentialsolicitor2b]

If you are a law student then yes - you should have applied for 2025 I think. SQE takes a year, so if you graduate next year, you cannot start until 2025. If you are non-law, then you should not have applied at all this cycle but in your final year instead, again for 2 years in advance so for 2026

Shouldn't this have been picked up by recruitment? I'm in the same boat - I've applied for 2024 a year too early and received a VI.

 

[iratencies]

Do W&C send out all video interview invites on the same day? I thought they were responding to the early applicants (September/October) and I applied in January but I'm seeing a lot of people saying that they're giving up hope

 

[sxw517]

Does anyone know what the NQ salary for DWF London office is?

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Do W&C send out all video interview invites on the same day? I thought they were responding to the early applicants (September/October) and I applied in January but I'm seeing a lot of people saying that they're giving up hope

It's probably a bit early to give up hope as W&C tend to hand out offers for spring and summer close to the date. Obviously, I'm not grad rec with a crystal ball so I'd say wait it out for the next 2 weeks or so. If you look at past threads in previous app cycles, you'll see people still getting VI invites in mid-Feb.

And also, take a mental health break over the weekend and do something fun! It's tough to wait things out and see other people get offers on TCLA and LinkedIn. Go outside, cycle, hike and plan fun things with friends during this stressful period You'd probably end up more productive, bang out some more apps and/or perform better on ACs because you're more relaxed overall.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

General thoughts on making a joke in an interview, if it comes naturally ofc? Or should I try and refrain?

 

[mdoeslaw]

General thoughts on making a joke in an interview, if it comes naturally ofc? Or should I try and refrain?

i think it depends on the vibe you have with ur interviewer and what you establish, i only say this cuz i remember reading somewhere on this forum how someone made a joke and the interviewer kind of jus deaded it so maybe jus depends on the vibe?? but ofc if it comes naturally then go for it cuz ultimately a good interview would be most likely seen as a good convo to have w someone imo

 

[Hmm123]

HFW PFO

Sorry to hear that Could I ask when did you apply?

 

[CorpLawyer00]

General thoughts on making a joke in an interview, if it comes naturally ofc? Or should I try and refrain?

I’ve made jokes twice and both was bad and awkward - probs my terrible jokes thi

 

[Charlie McCallum]

Also just going to jump in here and say you can’t prepare for the written exercise - I didn’t and I’ve reached AC. Just make sure you’re well awake when you sit it. Think logically, and leave a few mins at the end to proofread as presentation is also marked.

Hi can I just check have you been invited for the Dechert AC for the spring VS? Cheers.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker

Hi Jessica, I was hoping to get your thoughts on this.

I had an interview with a firm exactly one week ago and have not heard back. However other candidates have either progressed to an AC a day or two after or received PFO's post interview this week.

Would this suggest that I have been put on hold or on a waitlist and should I reach out to GR?

It is hard to know what is going on here. I would wait until the mid-part of next week and potentially contact them to ask when you may hear back.

 

[Autotunedbird]

It is hard to know what is going on here. I would wait until the mid-part of next week and potentially contact them to ask when you may hear back.

What is a generally good rule of thumb to have on knowing when to contact graduate recruitment? I haven't heard back from CMS since the 24th of last year and when I contacted them on the 17th, they said they are still going through applications and will get back to me. I don't know whether I should send another email. I've also applied to 9 other firms across January and I've been thinking I should start following up (more so the early last month apps than the later ones).

 

[S87]

General thoughts on making a joke in an interview, if it comes naturally ofc? Or should I try and refrain?

I believe that it depends on the people, read the room

 

[S87]

Could anyone suggest what I can read to understand real estate funds?