TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Jessica Booker]

Hi guys, I am about to submit my application to Clifford Chance, but working full-time I did not have time to complete their forage internship. How much this will penalise me? I literally have only the weekends to work on my applications.

I don’t think it’s detrimental, especially if you have engaged with the firm in other ways (eg attended a webinar/virtual event with them).

 

[S87]

I don’t think it’s detrimental, especially if you have engaged with the firm in other ways (eg attended a webinar/virtual event with them).

I did and thank you @Jessica Booker

 

[Abbas J]

Can anyone provide insight into the Bird & Bird VI.

Got the invite recently.

I think its 5 questions and they are all competency??

 

[S87]

I can’t imagine a firm using the forage internship as a tool for pipelining (unless they specifically say they would do so) - I would think the only advantage that completing forage gives people is a wider insight into the firm - which can be used to display and highlight your motivation for the form a lot better in the applications. Something you could easily do through other means as well.

As for those checklist questions on an application form, such as where have you heard about us? Did you complete our forage? Which events have been influential? I could be wrong but I have always considered these as a ROI tool - for the firm to see whether they are seeing a return on investing in these things. For example, a stall at the Legal Cheek law fair could cost £2,000 - so they would want to see if candidates are actually coming from there - so that for the next recruitment cycle they can decide if they wish to do spend money on those things again.

I could be wrong, but I wouldn’t worry too much.

Thank you for such informative response

 

[hannah04]

I went to an event of theirs and grad rec said it is non-rolling.

To confirm about CMS, you can only do a direct TC right, and doing the CMS Academy just forms part of your training contract?

 

[hannah04]

Thought they had a capp style test

Yes its an automatic online assessment which includes situational judgement and some WG style questions

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Mock papers are fine to use as a reference point - best of luck with you applications

Thank you so much!

Do you reckon there's an application guide for Milbank? It's not included in the courses for Premium. Where can I get more info on the firm?

 

[NJS]

Does anyone have experience with the Pinsent Masons tests?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

does BCLP do automatic wg?

From BCLP grad recruitment:

Thanks for your email.

Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and applicants are progressed shortly afterwards to the online test.

I applied on the 25th Oct, got my test link on 26th Oct and got my feedback report on 31st Oct. Also it’s a blended assessment, first part is an SJT, second part is a review exercise and final part is a mini WG (not more than 8 questions)!

 

[lllaaawww098]

Does anyone know what are the questions for Baker McKenzie's app form this cycle?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

From BCLP grad recruitment:

Thanks for your email.

Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and applicants are progressed shortly afterwards to the online test.

I applied on the 25th Oct, got my test link on 26th Oct and got my feedback report on 31st Oct. Also it’s a blended assessment, first part is an SJT, second part is a review exercise and final part is a mini WG (not more than 8 questions)!

thank you that was v comprehensive I appreciate it

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Does anyone know what are the questions for Baker McKenzie's app form this cycle?

Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you. (300 words max) *
Describe three of your key strengths that will assist you in a career as a commercial lawyer and explain how you have developed them. (300 words max) *

'Choose one of our clients and explain a challenge they are currently facing. What could the organisation do to overcome this challenge and how could we assist? (400 words max)

 

[bella98]

wait is it a pre recorded interview 😭😭

No no, It was an interview with either two senior associates or one senior associate and one from graduate recruitment. The duration was about 30-45 minutes. But it was the toughest interview I've ever experienced. For the first time, I was genuinely at a loss for words. I was completely taken aback! 😄

 

[InvesmentBanker]

Holding myself accountable (again). TLDR: 28 apps, five PFO's

Willkie Farr & Gallagher ✅📼📝
Covington & Burling ✅❌
Shearman & Sterling ✅
White & Case ✅📼🎙️
Milbank ✅
Ropes & Gray ✅
Arnold & Porter ✅
Sullivan & Cromwell ✅❌
Latham & Watkins ✅
Kirkland & Ellis ✅
Skadden Arps ✅
Vinson & Elkins ✅
Weil Gotshal & Manges ✅
Akin ✅📝
Gibson Dunn ✅❌
Goodwin ✅
Cleary Gottlieb ✅
Paul Hastings ✅
Ashurst ✅ 📝❌
Macfarlanes ✅📝
Mayer Brown ✅📝
King & Spalding?
Winston & Strawn ✅
Morgan Lewis ✅
Fried Frank (1st January)
Orrick ✅
Dechert ✅
Cooley ✅
Morrison Foerster ✅
Slaughter and May ✅❌


✅ = applied; ❌ = PFO; 📼 = VI; 🎙️ = AC; 📝 = test.

The scenes when an interviewer asks you which other firms you applied to 😂 Impressive numbers...

 

[Tintin06]

The scenes when an interviewer asks you which other firms you applied to 😂 Impressive numbers...

“I don’t remember”

 

[AlexC]

Does anyone have any tips for W&C AC and interview?

 

[Dwight]

Anyone else not getting a response from Gibson Dunn grad rec when emailing them - [email protected]

 

[S87]

Anyone else not getting a response from Gibson Dunn grad rec when emailing them - [email protected]

Yes

 

[SalmaNasser]

Has anyone applied to Mayer Brown? I was expecting to automatically receive the WG, but I haven't gotten it yet

I have not received it as well, they said they will send it manually..

 

[F a v o u r]

Is the online test for Baker McKenzie still the Watson Glaser?