TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[aspiringcatsolicitor]

How many firms are y'all applying to next application cycle?

 

[EliteWhovian]

How many firms are y'all applying to next application cycle?

Heya

Honestly my plan this cycle was sending a ridiculous amount of vs applications and hoping some would stick. This upcoming cycle I am going to tone it down and focus on direct applications and maybe 2 or 3 vac schemes. So probably like 10?

 

[izzy1036]

How many firms are y'all applying to next application cycle?

I'm aiming for 10-15 between September-July. I'm applying for non-legal summer internships as well so I have to factor that in. I don't think I'll have time to apply to more than 15.

 

[hannah04]

When do NRF and White & Case open for Winter?

I don't think they've announced their deadlines yet - this page has all the deadlines the firms which have released information on when their applications open and close! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....3-24-with-rolling-non-rolling-checklist.7876/

 

[kmo20]

Does anyone know what the A&O winter vac scheme VI questions are, or are they different for everyone?

 

[Tintin06]

What questions does Ashurst ask in their app?

 

[CallumJR]

What questions does Ashurst ask in their app?

Usually Cover letter and commercial awareness question (news story).

 

[os111]

Does anyone know what the application questions are for A&O WVS application? I have just submitted my app but there was no section for the written questions - I checked the form but am worried I've somehow missed them?

 

[M0M007]

Does anyone know what the application questions are for A&O WVS application? I have just submitted my app but there was no section for the written questions - I checked the form but am worried I've somehow missed them?

apparently, there are no written app questions but there will be video questions and an SJT. check the A&O website, the details are there the last time I checked.

 

[lawapplicant]

Does anyone know what the application questions are for A&O WVS application? I have just submitted my app but there was no section for the written questions - I checked the form but am worried I've somehow missed them?

There are no written app questions.

They have been replaced with 2 VI Qs. You will have unlimited time to prepare the response and you have 2 mins to answer.

You also complete an SJT before the VI, which is untimed, but you must have a camera on when completing.

 

[M0M007]

There are no written app questions.

They have been replaced with 2 VI Qs. You will have unlimited time to prepare the response and you have 2 mins to answer.

You also complete an SJT before the VI, which is untimed, but you must have a camera on when completing.

What kind of questions are the VI like?

 

[lawapplicant]

What kind of questions are the VI like?

It is unlimited prep time mate so you do not need to worry about that. You do not have to complete the VI in one sitting either.

 

[lawapplicant]

Can anyone who applied to the Pinsent Masons VS tell me what the test is they send you post-app and if you had to do the WG at the assessment centre.

 

[lawyer256]

If I have TC can I acept it and then apply to more firms for their direct TC?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If I have TC can I acept it and then apply to more firms for their direct TC?

On a moral level, you should really be withdrawing from other processes.

However, plenty of people do carry on applying to see if they can get an offer that is better for them.

Just be mindful that as soon as you accept any support from the firm, whether that be financial or onboarding processes for sponsored courses, it will be very difficult to back out of without having to pay them back immediately (and it isn’t as straight forward as your next firm paying the first firm back either).

 

[lawyer256]

On a moral level, you should really be withdrawing from other processes.

However, plenty of people do carry on applying to see if they can get an offer that is better for them.

Just be mindful that as soon as you accept any support from the firm, whether that be financial or onboarding processes for sponsored courses, it will be very difficult to back out of without having to pay them back immediately (and it isn’t as straight forward as your next firm paying the first firm back either).

What do you mean on a moral level?

 

[Marissa]

What do you mean on a moral level?

I think it could be seen as not acting in good faith. Also the TC position that you initial accepted but reneged on could have been offered to someone else (who perhaps was more committed to that firm). Someone else probably got PFOd when you accepted that offer so won’t be fair to them. I heard that some firms do not like interviewing candidates who have already accepted TCs with other firms.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

What do you mean on a moral level?

There is a voluntary code of best recruitment practice that suggests you should withdraw from other recruitment processes, but as mentioned, plenty of people do not do this.

 

[taliagibson]

Does anyone know the Stephson Harwood application questions + word count? Further, if anyone has advice or tips specific to SH please share. @Jessica Booker

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Does anyone know the Stephson Harwood application questions + word count? Further, if anyone has advice or tips specific to SH please share. @Jessica Booker

can’t help on this one unfortunately!